I make a strip frame for each painting. I don't bother to cut the corners on an angle, but just butt them up. I then apply a neutral paint to the frame. For a painting around 18x24 inches or smaller, I use 3/8x1 inch poplar ... don't get the hobby stuff, not worth the small savings cause the wood's usually warped. For a larger painting, I might use 1/2x1 inch poplar ... there are usually several choices of latex paint that were mixed wrong or returned. You usually can find a fairly neutral color for a couple of bucks. Then, you can tint it to the neutral you want. You can frame a painting for just a few dollars.
I make these frames to protect the paintings, but they also make the paintings stand out and look more finished. I also don't have to worry about the size of the canvas in relation to standard size frames. My compositions are based on aesthetics and not on a standard canvas or frame.
Tip from: RGhiradi.
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