jhspaybar
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April 2017
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Properly hang a canvas?, by jhspaybar on Jun 18, 2017 15:29:04 GMT 1, I know there's a fair bit that must be done to properly frame and hang a print to conservation levels, but I'm wondering if anything similar must be done with a canvas that is already stretched? The paint used shouldn't really fade in this case, and it's already stretched over a wooden frame. Can I just screw a wire into the wood, or even just balance the frame on a nail directly? In this case the canvas is about 6x6 and very light.
I know there's a fair bit that must be done to properly frame and hang a print to conservation levels, but I'm wondering if anything similar must be done with a canvas that is already stretched? The paint used shouldn't really fade in this case, and it's already stretched over a wooden frame. Can I just screw a wire into the wood, or even just balance the frame on a nail directly? In this case the canvas is about 6x6 and very light.
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Dive Jedi
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Properly hang a canvas?, by Dive Jedi on Jun 18, 2017 15:40:11 GMT 1, I know there's a fair bit that must be done to properly frame and hang a print to conservation levels, but I'm wondering if anything similar must be done with a canvas that is already stretched? The paint used shouldn't really fade in this case, and it's already stretched over a wooden frame. Can I just screw a wire into the wood, or even just balance the frame on a nail directly? In this case the canvas is about 6x6 and very light.
I usually put a screw in and done.
Looking forward to see some expert advice on this.
I know there's a fair bit that must be done to properly frame and hang a print to conservation levels, but I'm wondering if anything similar must be done with a canvas that is already stretched? The paint used shouldn't really fade in this case, and it's already stretched over a wooden frame. Can I just screw a wire into the wood, or even just balance the frame on a nail directly? In this case the canvas is about 6x6 and very light. Good question ! I usually put a screw in and done. Looking forward to see some expert advice on this. |
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Properly hang a canvas?, by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 19:04:03 GMT 1, I usually balance the canvases off one nail (two if it's big)
If you have the canvas strung you need to take that into consideration in where to place the nail when hanging.
I say "I" I meant my father in law who hung about 20 paintings in the space of a hour last week
I usually balance the canvases off one nail (two if it's big)
If you have the canvas strung you need to take that into consideration in where to place the nail when hanging.
I say "I" I meant my father in law who hung about 20 paintings in the space of a hour last week
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Properly hang a canvas?, by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 21:57:09 GMT 1, You could buy a canvas hanger kit.
You could buy a canvas hanger kit.
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Properly hang a canvas?, by The True Cubs Fan on Jun 19, 2017 7:25:33 GMT 1, I haven't seen this around but I'm actually about to try this next week when I'm done with exams.
I have an original canvas a local artist made for my wedding. I'm going to get a shadow box that is the right size and hang the canvas inside the shadow box. I'll probably remove the glass before I do. So it will have the floating canvas look, but for a minimal price point. That way the canvas is hanging, is protected on the sides and the box can be properly hung from the walls. Wish I had already done it so I had more advice instead of just an idea.
Alternatively in the past I've used the little slits in the wooden frame in the corners, and hung the painting from there.
Am curious to see what others have done and tried 
I haven't seen this around but I'm actually about to try this next week when I'm done with exams. I have an original canvas a local artist made for my wedding. I'm going to get a shadow box that is the right size and hang the canvas inside the shadow box. I'll probably remove the glass before I do. So it will have the floating canvas look, but for a minimal price point. That way the canvas is hanging, is protected on the sides and the box can be properly hung from the walls. Wish I had already done it so I had more advice instead of just an idea. Alternatively in the past I've used the little slits in the wooden frame in the corners, and hung the painting from there. Am curious to see what others have done and tried |
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maxamaxa2
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August 2015
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Properly hang a canvas?, by maxamaxa2 on Jun 19, 2017 9:10:34 GMT 1, You should never balance a stretcher frame directly on a nail, the chans it will fall down is way too big. Especially when they are light they tend to "wander off".
Either you could get loops to screw in the inside of the frame (but I wouldn't do that to an already stretched one due to the high risk of damaging the canvas) and get some coated picture wire. The soft coated wire is fantastic in comparison to the stiff old junk!
www.maxa.se/bilder/tavl/curiot02.jpg
Then one screw with a big head in the wall and your set (two on larger pieces).
Might be possible to just staple the wire to the inside of the frame, or in the back? Put the wire in a U-or N-shape so it doesn't slip out!
The best is off course to float mount it in a frame or even mount it behind glass to protect from dust and kids. A tray frame really lift the look of every canvas and also protects the sides and corners of it, so if possible I would always recommend that solution. Quite cheap for small pieces too.
Here is a picture of one of mine tray framed where the frame is deeper than the canvas to add extra protection. This one also have an acid free back board to give the canvas some extra child protection.
I also have one incoming with glass in front, if your interested to see I can post an image when arrived!?
www.maxa.se/bilder/tavl/curiot01.jpg
You should never balance a stretcher frame directly on a nail, the chans it will fall down is way too big. Especially when they are light they tend to "wander off". Either you could get loops to screw in the inside of the frame (but I wouldn't do that to an already stretched one due to the high risk of damaging the canvas) and get some coated picture wire. The soft coated wire is fantastic in comparison to the stiff old junk! www.maxa.se/bilder/tavl/curiot02.jpgThen one screw with a big head in the wall and your set (two on larger pieces). Might be possible to just staple the wire to the inside of the frame, or in the back? Put the wire in a U-or N-shape so it doesn't slip out! The best is off course to float mount it in a frame or even mount it behind glass to protect from dust and kids. A tray frame really lift the look of every canvas and also protects the sides and corners of it, so if possible I would always recommend that solution. Quite cheap for small pieces too. Here is a picture of one of mine tray framed where the frame is deeper than the canvas to add extra protection. This one also have an acid free back board to give the canvas some extra child protection. I also have one incoming with glass in front, if your interested to see I can post an image when arrived!? www.maxa.se/bilder/tavl/curiot01.jpg |
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tsc
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August 2017
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Properly hang a canvas?, by tsc on Aug 10, 2017 13:31:20 GMT 1, maxamaxa2: Would be very interesting to see also the one with glass, when you've gotten it.
maxamaxa2: Would be very interesting to see also the one with glass, when you've gotten it.
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