Many of our customers want a framing solution for artwork on thin
panels (up to 1/2"). Although our floater frames are great for
stretched canvas, they don't work with panels, at least not without
extra work. Our shadow box frames are an alternative way to
frame panels, but not everyone likes that particular look. So
now we've
come up with a new line of frames
especially designed for panels.
We have 4 colors that can be used with artwork up to 1/2" deep: Unfinished Doug Fir,
Unfinished Maple,
Black, and Walnut.
The
unfinished ones can be left as is or
stained or painted
to your taste. The
BLACK, and WALNUT
frames are made out of high-grade,
kiln-dried Doug
Fir.
The BLACK frames have
a
matte finish. They will keep their lustre
for a lifetime.
To attach your panels to these frames you
will need either glue or double-sided tape or velcro circles or
tape. We do not include any hardware. If you
want to use glue, the choice of glue will depend on the material of
your panels. Wood glue should be a good choice for most
anything, including paper. E6000 Adhesive is another good
choice. For foam core and other such
lighter materials, we use ATG tape. You may be able to use
other kinds of double-sided tape as well. Home Depot and
Michael’s both sell some strong and thin, two-sided tapes that will
work nicely. Finally, some customers report good results with velcro
circles and tape you can buy at craft stores. Some customers
are using a product called “Elmers Poster Tack” to attach their
panels into the frames. It’s easy to use and totally
re-usable.