How to make a floating frame for a canvas painting or print

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Best way to frame a canvas is with a floating frame. This was made with reclaimed cedar that was about 85 years old.
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@chrissis111 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know what was more ingenious, the masking tape to glue it together, the brackets to make sure it was exactly 45 degrees or the scraper wrapped in sandpaper to sand in small places. The frame was beautiful. Your workmanship is unbelievable. Such a great job.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate, feedback like yours makes it all worthwhile.

@mishery97 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best (by far) tutorial I've ever seen for making a floating frame. I will be referring to it a lot as I create my frames. Thank you very much for this!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Michelle. Glad it was helpful.

@stephen6220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Clear simple practical video with no music, graphics or other fillers - just good useful tips.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Stephen, glad you enjoyed it

@harrygirgin6075 7 жыл бұрын

Looks a treat and I look forward to all of your videos. The shadow line around the painting looks amazing great detail.!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Harry, I was very happy with how it turned out.

@Majerly_Annoyed 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Gluing the backing pieces into place is just the tip I needed!!! Cheers!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped mate

@TheJulianErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial and thank you! The idea of spray painting the backing frame in black is a nice touch.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian. The black background is needed really to enhance the shadow effect.

@cubase275 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video.Thanks very much. I've always found the idea of making my own floater frames daunting, but this video easily explains the process with such clarity.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Hopefully I've inspired you to try it yourself.

@HMRsoul 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning, that frame matches that beautiful painting perfectly!!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, and i have to agree with you.

@carrollstewart5091 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work on the floating frame. So happy I come upon your page.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carroll, and i'm glad too that you found my channel

@passage2enBleu 4 жыл бұрын

Your video is the first one I clicked on for floating frames, and a very well produced video as well as frame. Well done. It's a pleasure watching you work - therapeutic.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken, thats a lovely comment

@chazamn 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thank you! The painting looked great in the frame and I loved how the wood had been in the family over 90 years now!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. The timber adds a great story to the painting

@magdalena1921 3 жыл бұрын

This frame is absolutely stunning. The color of the wood beautiful! Watching your video was very relaxing thanks for sharing.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Magdalena, glad you liked it

@garyrowe58 Жыл бұрын

I've now watched too many videos on this subject, and can therefore say categorically that this is the best one! I love the steps along the way to make it come out the best it possibly can ... many thanks for sharing your experience.

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary, im very glad you found it helpful

@gdhamburg 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve made a few floating frames in the past, and your excellent video gave me three new ideas that I never thought of before. Thank you! And cheers Mate!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

No worries Glenn, thanks mate. Glad you got something out of it.

@tatyanakaya 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly simple and effective way to create a floating frame. I especially liked the heat-shrink wrap tip. Thank you so much!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Tatyana

@matthewrooke4935 4 жыл бұрын

I could watch you all day. You make it look so easy. Lovely stuff.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate. this is the kind of feedback that keeps me going

@centx77 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sandpaper on the scraper and heat shrink tips. Great looking frame!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Troy.

@NThom1689 3 жыл бұрын

Picked up a lot of great tips for that next framing project. Thanks a bunch! Subscribed!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the sub and I'm glad it was helpful Nichol

@jessH090 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’ve watched quite a few of these float frame tutorials and I found this one a good mix of professional finish yet explained well and achievable with practise. Thankyou :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@JohnnyVegasStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful frame and love the fact that it is re-purposed wood with a back story. And that tip about using shrink wrap over the wire..brilliant. I'll be using that. Thanks!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you got something from it.

@samucarvajal-art 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial. I love how meticulous you are with your work. Thanks for sharing!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Samu

@frecklefamily802 6 жыл бұрын

You explain the framing process step by step clearly. Splendid talent!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jen-Dan.

@eilonlipton9640 Жыл бұрын

I just built almost exactly this frame with some leftover scraps of wood. It turned out absolutely amazing, and I'll be making more of these for sure. Thank you for sharing!

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Eilon, so good to hear that your frames turned out great

@bridiechandegra4575 Жыл бұрын

You explained that so clearly, I was a bit daunted but now am confident to attempt one myself. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

No problem Bridie, so happy to have given you the confidence to do it yourself

@josetirado8809 6 жыл бұрын

Your work is very clean. I also like the simplicity of the build. Thanks for uploading this video!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

@ozlemguler4324 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for your clear, concise style of presentation. Your words are neat, your work is super neat and so is your workshop! :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ozlem, comments like yours help to keep me motivated and inspired.

@johncronin2929 7 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video. A no fuss approach to the frame making with some great tips such as the masking tape for getting tight joints. Artistic as well as the final result really works. I look forward to more. J

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much John.

@breecepancake7014 6 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Clear, concise, no waffle ... super tidy work area ... confident craftsman. Impressed ! From a Painting Pom.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Breece.

@ashpilko9625 6 жыл бұрын

What talent you have in your craft! Absolutely beautiful, you really did a gorgeous painting justice with this custom frame, job well done!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Bianca.

@RDHarris Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Lots of great tips - thank you!

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that mate. Thanks very much

@johannesjohannesson423 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly done and beautiful result.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@JohnvanGurp 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job my friend! I love the heat shrink touch on the hanging wire. Thanks for sharing this nicely produced video.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much John, glad you liked it

@AnthonyCZeccaSr 3 жыл бұрын

You made a great video here - learned a lot and ready to start making them. Thanks much.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony, glad it was helpful!

@xtraMTpockets 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that canvas really pops with that frame, I love it. When you first showed the canvas it looked very flat and lifeless, but the frame really made it come alive. Very nicely done !!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah Les, I have to agree with you totally. The artist loved it too. Cheers mate.

@lanceleblanc3920 5 жыл бұрын

This was excellent! You’re a true craftsman. So clean! Thanks for sharing

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Lance

@1410chrissy 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, you made it look so easy that I can't wait to try it out myself. Thank you so much for such an informative video.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

No problem Chrissy, good luck with it and enjoy.

@watsonian5669 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work, simplistic and effective.

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jrobbx 3 жыл бұрын

This was very clear and well explained. I have many personal paintings I have done and want to frame but don’t want to pay for pre-made frames. Now I can make them custom myself. Thanks!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jerome. It'll be great to frame your own paintings

@agontop1 4 жыл бұрын

This vid is full of great tips.. Thanks for the full walk through! Great vid

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, very glad it was helpful for you.

@willlonghurst8639 10 ай бұрын

Excellent walk through Sir! I feel confident I can make a great frame for my canvas. Thank you and thumbs up.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate and really glad the video was helpful for you

@Mi6ueLCarbajal 3 жыл бұрын

such a clean and tidy work!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miguel

@ray1nthebox 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Lots of great ideas and techniques.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ray. Thanks for watching

@garyknight8616 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. Look very good. Fantastic tight mitres. Love the fume extractor fan and revolving painting table too. Cheers, Gary

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Gary. The fan unit is the old air intake from my ducted A/C system. I replaced it with a new one.

@justinwelch82 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, I know this video was created way back in 2017 but it still inspires newbies like myself in 2022. THANK YOU!

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Justin. The beauty of YT is that these resources are here forever for people to discover. This video is still one of my most popular

@diyforknuckleheads 4 жыл бұрын

Vic, the cook has been wanting this done to one of our paintings for ages....great tutotial! Love the tip re the sandpaper on the scraper as well. Cheers mate 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺😁

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

No worries Shane. Thanks mate. I think some good advice would be to keep the cook happy. I can see you making one using old fence palings.

@diyforknuckleheads 4 жыл бұрын

DownUnderWoodWorks You read my mind mate...old fence palings it is 👌☺️

@user-ie4kz6dp6p 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Ive watched several floating frame videos and this is definitely the best and easiest!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, i'm really glad its helpful

@joansmith69 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely painting! And the frame looks wonderful. Thank you for the tip, man!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

No worries John. Thanks mate

@b1air77 3 ай бұрын

This was so helpful! I appreciate how you explained everything, finally helped me get the inside/outside dimensions BANG ON! Ripper of a vid, mate!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, so glad it was helpful for you

@huckdoc111 3 жыл бұрын

Your shop work and methodical process is a lost art. KUDOS mate!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Luke, very kind words mate

@task82 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and upload it. Great guide :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad it was helpful!

@hillscp 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I picked up a couple of great tips. Sandpaper on a putty knife is genius plus the shrink to make the cable tidy. Thanks for the video!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, my pleasure.

@daveweigle4090 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I especially like the shrink tubing idea. That gives a really nice final touch of quality. Well done.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dave, glad you liked it

@Bellflowerbell 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always, honestly out of all my subscriptions you are the only chanel in which I do not fast forward or skip any of it. You could make an hour long video and I'd still watch the whole thing. Your tips are extremely useful and I look forward to using them on future projects. I also look forward to the next video, thank you for them.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, thanks for the awesome comments, so glad you enjoy the channel. Cheers mate.

@harrrydeol 6 жыл бұрын

Robert B ...Cannot agree more.

@Joehardiy 5 жыл бұрын

me too

@nicoledickson7872 10 ай бұрын

Ive been watching tutorials over and again and this is my favourite. ❤

@DownUnderWoodWorks 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Nicole

@Sven-pz6ju 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, you may be my new hero... I am a novice painter, woodworker, maker... And I think I learned at least 10 things in this video that will make my life easier when woodworking and crafting. Great tutorial on making a floating frame, PACKED with tricks and tips to use with woodworking in general! Can't wait to spend time in the shop this weekend!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sven. I'm very happy that it was so helpful for you

@ministryinsong 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic frame. You are a master, and some excellent tips. Great video.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@g.m.5412 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful frame, great tutorial!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@mzmolly4898 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Informative without a lot of jabber and lots of great tips and tricks.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

@Fishman9998 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. After watching a few videos on this topic it is clear that you are a professional in the first few minutes. I really appreciate the attention to detail. Even if I had no use for the framing project, just seeing the table saw jigs and clever tips you offer is time well spent. Cheers from The Great White North

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words and great feedback.

@johnkarim4106 6 жыл бұрын

That was a great video!! Thanks for making it! It definitely cleared up a lot of confusion I had in planning to make a floating frame!! 👍

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

No problem John, glad to hear it was helpful. Cheers mate.

@Armafly 4 жыл бұрын

Your shop is neat. The way you work is logic. The execution is perfect. The tools are great. Obviously, the final product is amazing. Congratulations!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the very kind words

@seanmullinsart3375 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video quality and content! Your project and tips are useful for both novices and seasoned woodworkers. I look forward to watching all of your other videos. Keep them coming!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sean, enjoy.

@jsmith3980 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...nicely done, thanks for showing.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

@potturusrujana2134 Жыл бұрын

Really loved watching a professional do his job!

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@njchaos 7 жыл бұрын

Great look and concept. Definitely worth the awesome look!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Pete.

@afemmenoir 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Instructions were clear and concise.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@robofurious 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terence

@mariefran9232 Жыл бұрын

It was sharply apparent that you have great skills when you fold those slanted edges together and had them fit to a perfect rectangle.

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Marie

@markmccaw4401 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Very professional. Thank you.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped mark. Thanks.

@HelenaEonor 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful frame and final result! I'm really amazed by the accuracy and care that you put into making this frame!! I wish I could have one like this for my painting :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Elena

@havelytaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work---thanks so much for sharing! (And the painting is fantastic as well.)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Havely

@lightbulb68 2 жыл бұрын

Genius performance woodworking! learned so many little tricks, well done. Continue to be healthy and happy.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad it was so helpful and same to you

@brianbean19 2 жыл бұрын

You have some awesome techniques and systems in place, you are an inspiration, my friend. Subscribed, thanks for the how to

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and also for the sub

@CraigLafferty 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I make these frames myself. Love the heat-shrink tip!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, great to hear that mate.

@ac12011201 2 жыл бұрын

My partner was so impressed by this that she asked me to make one for a Chris Valle painting she bought. Great instructions, was really easy to follow.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, great it worked out. thanks for sharing.

@andypitz1 Жыл бұрын

Love that push stick. Great idea

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, glad you like it. I still use it everyday

@coconutspalms7357 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed!! Thanks for an awesome tutorial in framing. I'd been searching for ages then came across this. Concise and easy to follow. Can't wait to make my first frame. Cheers from Sydney!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks katie and welcome. i'm so glad to hear that it was helpful. Cheers also from Sydney.

@cherylsanders2753 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video!!! GREAT tips!!! THANKS VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheryl, glad you liked it.

@leochow6478 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! this is so far the best way to make a floating frame i was searching in youtube

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Leo, glad I could help. Check out my latest video where I show a slight change to the way I make the frames kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opiojM9217yVeKs.html

@richrudolph4823 6 жыл бұрын

most definitely a helpful tutorial, great job, Thank You

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Rich. Thanks.

@Ali-sb7ui Жыл бұрын

No words can express how this video is helpful , thanks a lot 🙏

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ali, you’re most welcome 😊

@leewarren 5 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, with excellent tips. Thank you!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad it was helpful

@louise2467 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! What a lot of work…….👍🏻

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise 🙂

@ReuvenAkiva 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice clean work, miters fit extremely well. Finished product fit the art piece with a solid match in color contrast. Cedar usually does have nice grain and is a nice wood to work with. Thanks for the instructional video........my compliments.........she's right mate!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Robert

@tomw4231 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video! This was just what I needed to do my next project. I appreciate the step by step detail you provide in your videos, and I always learn a new technique or two to make my life easier. I'm also working on how to speak metric as a second language since we have not yet progressed that far in the USA. Thanks much and keep 'em coming.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks very much Tom. Glad the video was helpful.

@andreshiwa7442 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work and lesson! Thank you so much!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it!

@chupitolepame5357 5 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome work that I would like to try myself for my paintings. Thanks for the idea!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

No worries Chupito, thanks very much.

@julyateosan 7 ай бұрын

Incredible work!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@georgemacdonald5282 Жыл бұрын

Verywell presented video and beautifully made frame, gave me the confidence to try and make my own frame, so here I go, wish me luck. 😊

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Good luck George but I’m sure you’ll be fine mate 🙏

@axiotheagrizou5629 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Greece. You helped me a lot making my own frames.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure, very glad to hear that Axiothea.

@a.dejesus792 4 жыл бұрын

I just did a floating frame similar to the one you made but I didn't have a black reveal. That is what I loved about the frame you put together here. I have about 6 more frames to make and I will make them all with the black reveal you showed in this video. Thanks for the tip. Great work by the way.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much and I'm glad you got something from the video

@sashaco5660 6 жыл бұрын

You are a true craftsman Great instructions. I need this for my art!! Thank you.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated.

@mswoodcustomwoodwork 7 жыл бұрын

Really nice result - I love using wood that has a story of it's own, very cool use of that 'heirloom' cedar

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matte, there's something special about using old reclaimed timber.

@zoomjoo Жыл бұрын

i like how practical you are man

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

thank you very much

@straightshooter9784 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and well presented instructions.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@tinycuisine6544 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful frame for a beautiful paiting of Ayers Rock (I think). The heat shrink is a master touch. Thanks for the vid, will get cracking tomorrow to make one.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. Happy framing

@maehay4065 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful painting and your frame is like one of a kind to me! If I ever get brave enough I'd love to try this method for making a frame! If not just watching this video was a pleasure 👍☝️👏😍

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mae.