Wiring an Art Piece for Installation in a Show
Materials:
Method:
Measure the inside of your canvas's frame. On the inside left of the frame, mark a spot about 25% of the way down the painting. Do the same on the right side -- measure to make sure that these markings are even. Screw the eye screws into the 2 points you have marked or using small screws attach the d-rings.
Measure a piece of wire the width of the art work plus 12- 15 cm more. Thread the wire through the eye screws / d-rings on either side so that an equal amount of wire sticks out from each one. Pull the wire across the painting so it is not quite taut (allow about 2-3 cm of give.)
Next, thread the wire ends through each screw twice and then fold the wire back and wrap it around itself on either side. Wrap it tightly -- this makes it stronger and prevents loose wire from poking out and damaging your canvas.
If desired, put little felt or cork pads on the back of the piece at the bottom. This helps protect the wall from any art material rubbing off the frame.
Note: Saw-tooth hangers and sticky tab hangers are not reliable and not acceptable for hanging in a show.
Reminder: Remember to sign your work somewhere on the art piece. Include contact information and any information regarding the care of the work.
Materials:
- Two eye screws or D-rings of appropriate scale for the weight of your art work
- Picture wire, approximately enough to cross the width of the painting plus another 12-15 cm and strong enough to support at least twice the weight of the art.
Method:
Measure the inside of your canvas's frame. On the inside left of the frame, mark a spot about 25% of the way down the painting. Do the same on the right side -- measure to make sure that these markings are even. Screw the eye screws into the 2 points you have marked or using small screws attach the d-rings.
Measure a piece of wire the width of the art work plus 12- 15 cm more. Thread the wire through the eye screws / d-rings on either side so that an equal amount of wire sticks out from each one. Pull the wire across the painting so it is not quite taut (allow about 2-3 cm of give.)
Next, thread the wire ends through each screw twice and then fold the wire back and wrap it around itself on either side. Wrap it tightly -- this makes it stronger and prevents loose wire from poking out and damaging your canvas.
If desired, put little felt or cork pads on the back of the piece at the bottom. This helps protect the wall from any art material rubbing off the frame.
Note: Saw-tooth hangers and sticky tab hangers are not reliable and not acceptable for hanging in a show.
Reminder: Remember to sign your work somewhere on the art piece. Include contact information and any information regarding the care of the work.