Floating Poster Frame Diy

Add 2 1 2 inches to the dimensions of your canvas art then cut the plywood sheet to this measurement.

Floating poster frame diy.

Create the frame by placing the 1 x 3 inch boards in a square or rectangle. Space the nails out only ever 2 3 inches or so. Mark on top of the tape where you want the holes to go. Materials to make a floating frame from a regular picture frame.

A non floating picture frame that s larger than the artwork or photo you would like to frame. Use a small drill bit to drill a hole into the acrylic. If you re more of a visual learner we put together a video outlining the quick diy below. This style frame is called a floating frame and it s a really handy thing to know if you have a wood shop and want to make frames for clients or friends.

Here s what you need. Drive pin nails through the back of the floater frame directly into the frame of the canvas itself to secure the two together. Flip over so you have access to the backside of the frame. An additional piece of glass or acrylic plexiglass that s the same size as the glass in the picture frame you ll be using.

Step by step instructions step 1. You re trying to avoid cracking the acrylic so going backwards and basically melting through the sheet is the best way to go. So this short sweet tutorial will show you how to make a floating frame from almost any picture frame. You can use either glass or acrylic for.

Use wood glue to hold. This is a pretty simple process.