Timestamps are below. The new Duoframe from ‪@AmpersandArt‬ is an innovative frame that allows you to frame a painting using two different methods. The first method works just like a traditional frame where the painting is placed into the back of the frame and held in place using points.

The second way to frame a painting with this frame is to use adhesive to mount it to the front of the frame. This creates a look that is similar to a floater frame, and it allows the entire painting to be displayed, whereas a traditional frame overlaps the edges of the painting a little bit.

Both methods are simple and don't require specialized tools or much experience.

🖌 TIMESTAMPS AND SUPPLIES
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DUOFRAMES Here's a link to Duoframes on Blick http://shrsl.com/49m5h

GESSOBORDS are available either flat or cradled. Here's the Gessobord page on Blick. http://shrsl.com/49m5o

You can also find Gessobords on Amazon. Below are links to some of the more popular sizes.
5x7 (3 pack) https://amzn.to/3FlpvpM
8x8 https://amzn.to/3ZUvr2t
8x10 https://amzn.to/48SNNou

00:00 What is a Duoframe- one frame with two different framing methods
00:33 A few points about Duoframe sizes. The size of the frame is actually the size of the window opening, and not the outer dimensions of the frame.

🖼️ 5x7 DUOFRAME DEMO (WINDOW MOUNT):
1:09 5x7 Duoframe window mount demo with 1/8" Gessobord
1:21 using points to hold the painting in the frame using a screwdriver
1:51 Fletcher PushMate point driver demo. This inexpensive tool works better than a screwdriver, it's available from the links below
Amazon https://amzn.to/3FhexRY
Blick http://shrsl.com/49m4s
2:09 Attaching the hardware and bumper pads
3:02 The easy way to tie a knot in picture hanging wire
3:59 How to remove a painting from a Duoframe and replace it with a new one
4:36 Minimum painting size for the float mount method

🖼️ 8x8 DUOFRAME DEMO (WINDOW MOUNT)
4:47 8x8 Duoframe window mount demo with 7/8" thick cradled Gessobord
5:31 Logan point driver demo. Using a point driver makes framing a painting much easier. I also like using the flexible points so that I can quickly replace the painting in a frame with a new one. Here's are links to where they're available.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q0FZs2
Blick: http://shrsl.com/49m4z
5:42 How to insert points into a point driver, and making adjustments to how far it drivers the points into the wood frame.
6:22 How to use a point driver
6:38 Drilling pilot holes isn't necessary but if you decide to pre drill holes into the frame, I recommend one of these small manual drills because you have more control. https://amzn.to/3QiPGDF
6:49 How to tie the improved clinch knot for heavy duty applications. Here's the link to the full demo    • How to Tie Picture Hanging Wire and T...  
7:34 Removing a painting from a frame that's held in place with flexible points. You can bend the points back so you can remove the painting and replace it with a new one.

🖼️ 12X12 DUOFRAME DEMO (FLOAT MOUNT 16X16 CANVAS PANEL)
7:55 I mount a 16x16 canvas panel to the front of the frame using adhesive. I also talk about the benefits of having a frame that has edges that are higher than the painting.
8:53 Tips on how to center the canvas panel inside of the frame
9:12 What type of silicone to use to glue the canvas panel to the frame, here's the link to where you can buy it. https://amzn.to/46tNVJF
9:42 Applying the silicon to the frame, pressing the painting down to make sure it's in contact with the silicone adhesive.
10:21 Silicone strength test

Music: Fat Banana by Kictracks (Licensed-used with permission)