Thank you so much for showing us how to do this. I'm in Texas USA and I was quoted a price of over $200 just to replace a glass on a picture that my aunt had painted. I went to the glass company and took my frame and they cut me a piece of non glare glass I came home and replaced the picture but I did not know how to put the backing on. I appreciate your time in showing us how to do this God bless
Your instructions are wonderfully clear and easy to follow. After thrifting numerous art prints, original paintings, and two large rolls of craft paper, I'm now ready to add paper backings to my pieces, and feel confident in my ability to do so because of your video. Thank you!
Thanks! I used your method and the result was highly professional looking. I was able to deliver the painting to my collector confident that the frame job looked as good as a professional framer's work. I added a tag I printed with my logo and painting description on colored cardstock and it looked deluxe!
This is a very nice video! As I removed the original paper to clean mold from the inside of the glass, I am not so keen on using water to cause the paper to shrink. I have 91% isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle for this purpose. Just a light spray, as shown in the video, to lightly dampen the paper and it evaporates cleanly, quickly an completely, not reintroducing water moisture to the environment inside the frame.
I am researching how to apply dust covers to my frames. I do my best to keep water away from my prints and paintings. I was thinking I maybe be able to use isopropyl for this purpose
@@cubehire3653 I hope it works out for you! Just remember to keep the alcohol away from the print it self as it may make the ink or paint fade or bleed. If you just use it on the plain paper backing, it should be fine.
Thank you so much! I have a large mirror that lost its backing a long time ago. I understand that the backing adds a safety factor in case of the mirror glass breaks. I never would have guessed about the last step with a spray of water and heat to make the paper taut. Do you have any recommendations on the double stick tape? You mentioned there are tapes with varying qualities. Lastly, your voice reminds me of Ringo Starr's voice which I think is nice. :)
According to Google Kraft paper comes in a multitude of different colours. The paper is best drying slowly by placing in a warm dry ventilated room, don't use a blow dryer or heat gun, it was used in the video to speed up the process to illustrate how the paper dries over time.
great video tutorial. thank you very much. I need to find that special double sided tape that has the cover you can peel off to reveal the sticky surface instead of just the regular double sided tape that is always sticky on both sides and doesnt have the cover. I think this only works on a sanded / bare wood frame as when I tried it on a painted back frame the tape pull right off and became a mess and I gave up.
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, there is a huge range of double sided tapes on the market, generally speaking the cheaper ones are more trouble than they are worth.
I just bought an art print secondhand that was done like this, but the frame cracked and the screw that held up the wire to hang the print broke out. I'm not sure if I should/can fix it or if I should just go get a new frame :/
Can you provide info on the paper you use, a link would be appreciated. Also, if you want to use glue instead of tape, what glue? A link would be helpful there too. Thanks.
Thanks for your comments. The paper is just normal Kraft Paper. We used it in the old days to wrap up parcels. If you google "Kraft paper" you should be able to find a supplier local to you. It's also available in small rolls in stationery shops. There are different weights on the market, the heavier the paper, the better, for this job. As for glue, I try to avoid the stuff as there are so many good tapes on the market. Copydex used to be good for this type of job, and many others.
Hello! Where can I buy the self-adhesive Kraft paper? I found some at the Dollar Store, but I don't think it has adhesive for protecting the back of my frames
@@stephstremp You use a very light coating of glue applied with an appropriately sized brush or you can use double-sided tape as they did in the video.
will try this way because adding the paper to the frame (as opposed to the vid showing the frame placed on the paper) almost always results in creases at the edge.
yeah I did it the wrong / opposite way as well and it became a mess and didnt work. this makes so much more sense to push the frame INTO the paper instead of fighting to try and alighn the paper to the frame.
Do we need to worry about breathability? Does brown kraft paper have breathability when using it as the dust cover on a canvas painting? How do we know if the paper we use on the back has breathability or is this even important, especially if using a floater frame?
The method shown here is used to seal the back of a frame to restrict the airflow access to the frame. With airflow comes dust, dampness, mites and bugs etc. The process shown would not be considered a hermetic seal, but If you require breathability then you would need to look at a vented back. (TBH a couple of pin holes in the paper top and bottom would achieve the same)
Except, NEVER SPRAY WATER ON YOUR FRAME/ARTWORK. The last thing you want to do, especially if you are framing a photograph, is introduce any sort of moisture to the mix.
I need to back a 4'x5' piece. I can't find paper large enough to do a solid piece. Any suggestions on how to do this if I need to use more than one piece of paper?
Sorry, never tried joining pieces, so can't advise. According to google It is possible to get Brown Kraft Paper on rolls up to 4 or 5 feet wide. A full roll is quite expensive at those sizes though.
Butcher paper. The expensive kind. Or, if you have access to a box that a standard table comes in, also 4'x5' you can poach the card board or even remove the top paper (by separating the cardboard from the wavy bit in the middle. Measure twice, homie. Good luck!!!
Or, go to Goodwill and steal the paper from the back of the biggest, ugliest frame with decent backing. Probably cheaper than the xxl butcher/kraft paper. Cheers!
@@FrameAndDisplay What weight do you recommend using? Is 80 gsm enough? Looks like yours is pretty much like what I've got at home, just wanted to make sure :) This video is the best I found on this topic, thank you so much!
@@nickenniss Hi Luiza. I am sure 80gsm will work. The heavier the paper the better and more professional the finished job looks. Paper qualities and properties vary considerably and it is just a matter of having a go and seeing how it works with any particular paper. You also need to factor in how robust you need the back to be, thinner papers will be more prone to punctures from protruding wall hooks and the like.
After watching a handful of other videos on this subject it looks like this is the most professional technique and result. Beautiful job. Thank you!
Thank you so much for showing us how to do this. I'm in Texas USA and I was quoted a price of over $200 just to replace a glass on a picture that my aunt had painted. I went to the glass company and took my frame and they cut me a piece of non glare glass I came home and replaced the picture but I did not know how to put the backing on. I appreciate your time in showing us how to do this God bless
Your instructions are wonderfully clear and easy to follow. After thrifting numerous art prints, original paintings, and two large rolls of craft paper, I'm now ready to add paper backings to my pieces, and feel confident in my ability to do so because of your video. Thank you!
Love the finishing tip with the water. Ty for sharing
Thank you so much for this especially the water tip looks so clean and professional
Thanks! I used your method and the result was highly professional looking. I was able to deliver the painting to my collector confident that the frame job looked as good as a professional framer's work. I added a tag I printed with my logo and painting description on colored cardstock and it looked deluxe!
Thank you for making this video. Nice and professionally presented with no nonsense.
I was skeptical, but was very surprised how well it turned out in your video. I will definitely use this procedure onl my frames. Thanks!
Thank you. Very well explained and demonstrated.. Much appreciated from Canada.
excellent video. thank you for Colorado studio!
Excellent. Grateful for this professional tutorial.
Very much appreciated. Have a few projects I can now complete
I actually did this using gorilla tape and I can't believe how nicely it turned out. I was skeptical but wow did it turn out great! Thank you!
Great video made it look nice and easy and made a lovely job, thank you.
Well done, my next project
This is a very nice video! As I removed the original paper to clean mold from the inside of the glass, I am not so keen on using water to cause the paper to shrink. I have 91% isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle for this purpose. Just a light spray, as shown in the video, to lightly dampen the paper and it evaporates cleanly, quickly an completely, not reintroducing water moisture to the environment inside the frame.
I am researching how to apply dust covers to my frames. I do my best to keep water away from my prints and paintings. I was thinking I maybe be able to use isopropyl for this purpose
@@cubehire3653 I hope it works out for you!
Just remember to keep the alcohol away from the print it self as it may make the ink or paint fade or bleed. If you just use it on the plain paper backing, it should be fine.
Thanks for making the video it makes it look doable!
Thank you for the great tutorial.
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I have a large mirror that lost its backing a long time ago. I understand that the backing adds a safety factor in case of the mirror glass breaks. I never would have guessed about the last step with a spray of water and heat to make the paper taut. Do you have any recommendations on the double stick tape? You mentioned there are tapes with varying qualities. Lastly, your voice reminds me of Ringo Starr's voice which I think is nice. :)
Thank you so very much. This is great! Really appreciate the info and your time for sharing this.
Hi what brand of tape did you use? Thanks for the video. Thanks Terri
Amazing❤
Very nice, thanks
Do they make black paper for the same application and also did u use a blow dryer or heat gun
According to Google Kraft paper comes in a multitude of different colours. The paper is best drying slowly by placing in a warm dry ventilated room, don't use a blow dryer or heat gun, it was used in the video to speed up the process to illustrate how the paper dries over time.
Ty Soo very much. Appreciate the follow up
Very nice job mate! Now I can do me own.
Thank you!
excellent. Thank you so much!
Great idea and very informative D.I.Y. thank you very much for your time to share this video.
great video tutorial. thank you very much. I need to find that special double sided tape that has the cover you can peel off to reveal the sticky surface instead of just the regular double sided tape that is always sticky on both sides and doesnt have the cover. I think this only works on a sanded / bare wood frame as when I tried it on a painted back frame the tape pull right off and became a mess and I gave up.
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, there is a huge range of double sided tapes on the market, generally speaking the cheaper ones are more trouble than they are worth.
What about hardware to hang the artwork
Hi.... This's Awesome!
Pls, what's radiation used in drying the paper ?
Just leave it in a warm dry area, a place where paper would dry out naturally.
What kind of tape did you use?
Thanks for making this video!
Can this process be done on the back of a paint canvas? Thanks Terri
What did you use to adhere the paper to the frame
double sided tape
Thank you so much. It really helped me
If the paper shrinks and becomes tight, is there a chance that it will distort the frame.
If the frame is very thin and flimsy then you should really be looking at a solid board backing.
@@FrameAndDisplay thankyou for your advice and for replying.
What brand tape?
Very helpful! Thanks!!
Wow!! Thank you so much!!!!))
Amazing thanks .
I just bought an art print secondhand that was done like this, but the frame cracked and the screw that held up the wire to hang the print broke out. I'm not sure if I should/can fix it or if I should just go get a new frame :/
Can you provide info on the paper you use, a link would be appreciated. Also, if you want to use glue instead of tape, what glue? A link would be helpful there too. Thanks.
Thanks for your comments. The paper is just normal Kraft Paper. We used it in the old days to wrap up parcels. If you google "Kraft paper" you should be able to find a supplier local to you. It's also available in small rolls in stationery shops. There are different weights on the market, the heavier the paper, the better, for this job. As for glue, I try to avoid the stuff as there are so many good tapes on the market. Copydex used to be good for this type of job, and many others.
Hello! Where can I buy the self-adhesive Kraft paper? I found some at the Dollar Store, but I don't think it has adhesive for protecting the back of my frames
This video uses standard Kraft paper, no self-adhesive paper is used.
@@FrameAndDisplay Gotcha! How does it stick to the frame? I think I missed something. Thanks in advance!
@@stephstremp You use a very light coating of glue applied with an appropriately sized brush or you can use double-sided tape as they did in the video.
will try this way because adding the paper to the frame (as opposed to the vid showing the frame placed on the paper) almost always results in creases at the edge.
yeah I did it the wrong / opposite way as well and it became a mess and didnt work. this makes so much more sense to push the frame INTO the paper instead of fighting to try and alighn the paper to the frame.
Do we need to worry about breathability? Does brown kraft paper have breathability when using it as the dust cover on a canvas painting? How do we know if the paper we use on the back has breathability or is this even important, especially if using a floater frame?
The method shown here is used to seal the back of a frame to restrict the airflow access to the frame. With airflow comes dust, dampness, mites and bugs etc. The process shown would not be considered a hermetic seal, but If you require breathability then you would need to look at a vented back. (TBH a couple of pin holes in the paper top and bottom would achieve the same)
Except, NEVER SPRAY WATER ON YOUR FRAME/ARTWORK. The last thing you want to do, especially if you are framing a photograph, is introduce any sort of moisture to the mix.
Thank you so much
Great tutorial!...How do you add hanger for wall???
Buy the hardware, screw it into the back 1/3 down from the top edge on both sides. Add wire. Viola!
Thank you so much for that!
I need to back a 4'x5' piece. I can't find paper large enough to do a solid piece. Any suggestions on how to do this if I need to use more than one piece of paper?
Sorry, never tried joining pieces, so can't advise. According to google It is possible to get Brown Kraft Paper on rolls up to 4 or 5 feet wide. A full roll is quite expensive at those sizes though.
Butcher paper. The expensive kind. Or, if you have access to a box that a standard table comes in, also 4'x5' you can poach the card board or even remove the top paper (by separating the cardboard from the wavy bit in the middle. Measure twice, homie. Good luck!!!
Or, go to Goodwill and steal the paper from the back of the biggest, ugliest frame with decent backing. Probably cheaper than the xxl butcher/kraft paper. Cheers!
does it tear
Thank you!!
I tried lightly misting Kraft paper on the back of a frame and it left a wrinkled mess! I'm wondering why?! Thanks!
Most likely it's the quality of the Kraft paper. There are different weights available. The heavier the better for this exercise.
@@FrameAndDisplay What weight do you recommend using? Is 80 gsm enough? Looks like yours is pretty much like what I've got at home, just wanted to make sure :)
This video is the best I found on this topic, thank you so much!
@@nickenniss Hi Luiza. I am sure 80gsm will work. The heavier the paper the better and more professional the finished job looks. Paper qualities and properties vary considerably and it is just a matter of having a go and seeing how it works with any particular paper. You also need to factor in how robust you need the back to be, thinner papers will be more prone to punctures from protruding wall hooks and the like.
Hye..what the name of the paper? Thank you
Kraft paper
@@FrameAndDisplay thank you 😊
archival?
Brown Kraft paper is not an archival material.
Very helpful! Thanks!