Supplies you'll need:

• Rolled canvas print
• Foam core or cardboard for backing
• Spray adhesive
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• X-ACTO knife

Introduction

Over the years we've collected many vintage frames from antique and thrift stores but could never find the right art to put in them.  We loved the look of English countryside estates with equestrian themed decor, but never could afford real oil paintings for our house.  That's when we decided to start printing vintage paintings on canvas and mounting them into all of our collected frames.  Now we have a collection of real and reproduction paintings all throughout our country house and guests can never tell the difference between the real and the reproduction, especially using antique frames.

Step 1

Lay out your piece of foamcore or cardboard onto your cutting mat.

Step 2

Spray adhesive on the foamcore area where your canvas will fit.

Step 3

Gently lay your canvas down onto the sprayed area of the foamcore, taking care to smooth out any air bubbles.  Smooth with your hands from the middle out.  Our canvas prints are printed on a heavyweight canvas, making it very easy to avoid creases and bubbles.

Step 4

Grab a ruler and X-ACTO knife and cut out the printed area to fit the size of your frame opening.  Cut through the canvas and foamcore using 2-3 passes of the knife until you make a clean cut through both layers.

TIPS:

• Be sure to measure the opening size on the back of your frame, not the front.
• Place your ruler over the artwork and have your knife placed to the border side of your cut (opposite of how I show in the photo).  If you accidentally cut away from your ruler it won't cut into the middle of your art.

Step 5

Place the mounted canvas into the back of your frame and secure using glazier points.  

TIP:

• Use a large flathead screwdriver to push the glazier points into your frame.

Enjoy your new painting!