The stretcher frames underlying those canvases are budget quality and not built to stand the test of time.
How to frame a canvas print with mat.
Mats create visual space for the artwork to breathe.
Use a mat made from acid free materials and labeled as archival mats prevent the artwork from pressing against the glass and thus protect the painting from moisture damage.
If you want to frame your canvas painting you can mount it on a stretcher and fit the stretcher inside a frame.
Instead of the artwork jutting right up to the frame a mat provides a border of whitespace.
You can mount smaller canvas paintings with mat board.
Most framing projects are simple with a flat print that slides easily into one of our easy to assemble canvas frames with certain pieces of artwork however it may take extra components and just a little bit more time especially when you ve bought a one of a kind painting or specialty canvas print.
In that case glazing is recommended to protect the mat board.
The two diy framing options above are therefore great choices for your prints or works on cheap canvas frames the kind you might have picked up at the craft store or ordered online from one of the popular canvas photo printing services.
Protective glazing usually isn t needed for oil or acrylic.
A simple way to frame a canvas painting using simple tools.
I bought the canvas painting from an app called wish for 20.
If you re choosing a brown frame you probably don t want to use a brown mat.
The same goes for a red frame and a red mat.
While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim.
Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option.
Buy a frame a few sizes up then cut a mat board to fit in the frame and showcase the art.