![]() I always start with the mount first to make sure it complements the artwork fully, this can take much longer than choosing a frame. ![]() How do you choose the width of the frame in relation to the mount and the picture? However, nylon cord, string or wire should be avoided as they will go brittle of fray over time and liable to break easily. This will have a certain percentage of UV protection and has a breaking strain of 220lb (100kg), the strongest breaking strain being 605lb (275kg) so no, you shouldn’t need to worry about the weight. What about string? What should we use to hang pictures? Should we worry about the weight?Ī good quality, low stretch polyester cord should be used. I prefer to use spring clips, as they pin the canvas into the frame securely without having to screw anything into the canvas. No, definitely do not use nails to secure a canvas painting to the frame, for that very reason! We have so much choice in this day and age there is no need to apply centuries old techniques to securing a canvas in the frame. I didn’t think that was the right way of doing it? Should we use z-clips, canvas offsets, spring clips? Many artists frame their own paintings on canvas so what sort of clips would you recommend? There is so much choice! I once had a framer who nailed a painting into a frame (going right through the canvas). If you are not sure however, then opt for something narrow rather than wide. The framer sees frames and art work all day, every day and they often have a good eye for balance and how the finished frame will look. This is when you can rely on your framer a little. The framer will have a variety of small corner pieces of the frame to offer, but, it can be quite difficult to judge the overall effect from this small sample. ![]() However, as a word of caution, a wide frame can also dominate the painting! It’s all about balance. A little painting can look stunning with a wide frame, providing the painting is fairly bold in nature and the frame is simple in design, and has no fussy embellishments. The same principle applies to the width of the frame it has to compliment, not overpower the art work. I would look at the overall tones in the painting is there a common hue that runs throughout the painting? If there is, this colour is often a good one to pick out in the frame. For example, if the painting is predominantly dark I would opt for a dark frame and vice versa with a light painting. They are usually on canvas or board and so they don’t require glass or mount, just the frame.Ĭolours should compliment the painting and not over power it. Hi Sophie, oil paintings are one of the easiest mediums to frame. Hi Claire, Many people find framing quite tricky, so can you give some basic pointers on how to choose a frame for an oil painting? What colours to choose, and how to decide on width?
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