Those look pretty slick! We agree, in-studio framing skills are a must. For artists working with galleries on consignment, it's important to keep framing costs under control because it's hard to recover that cost in sales. Working to standard sizes and selecting a neutral frame profile that pairs with most of your work can make it easier to swap out frames as needed, instead of having something custom for every piece. A framing point driver (like a staple gun that shoots little metal tabs) and a V-nail driver for joining wooden molding are affordable, easy-to-use tools that just about every studio of any size should have. Like we see here, paying attention to craft is the most important part of framing, because it can turn the simplest, plain wood frame into a great enhancement for your art. More great advice from this channel- nice!

So simple .I love it!

Super helpful- thank you! I would also add small felt pads over the D-rings to prevent wall scratches. Some galleries also require that last step for accepted art. 😊

that's so helpful, thank you!

And no on the drill, if you use a standard Phillips head screwdriver, you can use the tip the screwdriver to puncture your pilot hole, and then screw the screw in to the screw that you made, generally 25% of the way down from the top of the frame is a good location no matter the size of the artwork for your d-ring location

such creative ideas.. thanks Christina

Also, I love this painting!

This is exactly what I needed Christina! Thank you! And I love some of the extra tips in the comments - felt over the D rings is something I hadn’t heard of, but so clever.

ive definitely tried making my own frames since I have the tools to do so..... its just measuring and cutting for me..... urgh so frustrating but im getting better cause ya framing is expensive and sometimes the job they do is very poor.

I really needed this video! I found your KZfaq on Instagram because we know some mutual artists in San Francisco and I moved back here recently. I think your content is great, very clear, down to earth and super helpful😁♥️

You might consider using Gorrila double-sided tape to attach the pillars and the panel to the pillars. That way the panel can be removed without damaging it or the frame. The load bearing of the tape runs from maybe 20 lbs/square inch to 60 lbs/square inch, I recall. Very nice and informative video. You do great work.

If I purchase an 8”x16” cradled panel to use as a frame, won’t it be too small for an 8”x16” panel?

And no on wood glue, double stick tape is available for adhering paper to the back of a frame. If you want to get real fancy, a double stick tape gun will make you pro.

And no on the wire, there's wire available I can't remember the exact name it's called soft, it's coated with a soft clear vinyl, and it prevents you from poking yourself with a fine wire pieces, that's optimal second when you put the wire through the d-ring you first tie a complete knot on the d-ring the same as you would with any piece of string, and then once the knot is pulled tight then you wrap the wire around the length going inwards, that way it doesn't pull out when under tension, this is especially important in larger heavier pieces

Um. No. 😂 You lost me at command strips.