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Oneida · 06-01-2010, 05:45 PM

Hi, there!

I've framed several paintings for my home that my Dad did post-retirement. :-)

In most cases, I found standard frames and then added the hardware for hanging (like wire). Recently, he painted on a canvas for which I could not find a standard frame. My Dad special ordered one and assembled it for me (I think he ordered it from Michaels).

I never put glass over those paintings! There's no need to frame an oil painting under glass if it's painted on canvas, panel, or board. You may see it done in museums, but that's to protect against vandalism and other hazards to the painting.

Good luck! You will enjoy seeing her art displayed in your house.

06-01-2010, 05:45 PM	#10
Oneida Member How Do You Identify?: Free Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eden Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 99 Thanked 268 Times in 100 Posts Rep Power: 142535	Hi, there! I've framed several paintings for my home that my Dad did post-retirement. :-) In most cases, I found standard frames and then added the hardware for hanging (like wire). Recently, he painted on a canvas for which I could not find a standard frame. My Dad special ordered one and assembled it for me (I think he ordered it from Michaels). I never put glass over those paintings! There's no need to frame an oil painting under glass if it's painted on canvas, panel, or board. You may see it done in museums, but that's to protect against vandalism and other hazards to the painting. Good luck! You will enjoy seeing her art displayed in your house.