Framing Masonite Paintings in Float Frames

I am also making float frames for many of my small panels and am using 100% silicone adhesive (5 small dots...one in each corner, and the center of the panel) to firmly glue the panel to the frame support beneath.  The process is completely reversible...the painted panel can be safely removed without damaging the work. You never know when someone down the line may want to rework the presentation. Made with clear pine,  painted satin white, wired at back, and ready to hang. The reveal on each side is 1/8 inch, and I chose to keep everything white for a simple, clean look. I will also be finishing some with just clear minwax, which leaves the pine very pale. I used Jon Peters' excellent video to guide me in making this.     https://youtu.be/AB-L65xO0Pg    I used  a thin nail set to counter-sink nails and filled with wood filler.

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Buckhorn Arts Festival....Preparing Masonite Paintings

I'm preparing a whole lot of small paintings on Masonite for the Buckhorn Arts Festival. I started by putting them on these larger blocks with glued card flanges, which worked very well. But I made some modifications along the way......

Framing Methods

These are a few abstract pieces that get made in the midst of the other things I produce. There are a few methods of framing I can live with....this is one of them. These are under plexiglass so they can be mailed without fear of breakage. Each is in an archival off-white matte, and the backs are done properly to prevent any insect infiltration. It's worth doing pictures this way, as they will remain pristine in their frames for a lifetime.

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