How to Get Your ART Ready to Hang!

This is the MILLETTE STUDIO picture hanging technique that we use for Darcy's paintings. Whether you are preparing to display your artwork at a gallery or want to beautify your space with some fresh wall art, these easy to follow steps with photos is sure to please. You can use it for heavy frames, canvas stretchers or anything with a wooden recessed back. It always looks nice and neat and it satisfies even the most particular detail-oriented craftsperson...(Anthony). #galleryready #wallart #picturehanging #wallmount

the supplies needed to mount hanging hardwae to a frameThings we use for this job:- Stretcher Frame- Drill- Pencil- Needle Nose Pliers- Off Set Wire Cutters- Tape Measure- Small Ruler- D-Ring Hangers- Coated Picture Wire- Small Bumpers (optional)- TapeMeasure down from the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the length of the pieceSSS

Here is a List of supplies:

• Stretcher / Frame

• Drill and Drill Bits

• Tape Measure

• Pencil

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Cutters

• D-Ring Hangers

• Coated Picture Wire

• Philips Head Screw Driver

• Masking Tape (optional)

• Dome Bumpers (optional)

Step 1- We measured 1/4 of the way down from the top.

Step 1:

Find a clean flat surface to work on. We placed a piece of cardboard underneath the painting front to protect the surface while it is face down.

Find the TOP of the frame and mark it so you don't forget which way is up! I like to use an ^ mark on the top center of the back.

Use a tape measure to find out the length of the piece. Then use that measurement to find 1/4 or 1/3 of that length. (In this case the painting is 20 inches long, so we chose to use 1/4 of that, which is 5 inches)

Measure down from the top and mark both sides at the 1/4 to 1/3 point.

*The closer to the top the wire is mounted, the more flush it will hang against the wall. Keep in mind that it will also be more difficult to hang on the screw.

Step 2- Mark the inside recess slightly deeper than the D-Ring Hanger so it doesn't stick out.

Step 2:

Measure the D-Ring Hanger with a small ruler. Then mark the inside recess of the frame to make sure the hanging hardware will not protrude once it is attached. Mark both sides. This is where you will be placing the screws.

Step 3- The threads of the screw should be visable from behind the drill bit

Step 4- drill holes for the D-Ring Screw.

Step 3:

Find a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw that came with the D-Ring Hanger. If you hold the bit in front of the screw you should be able to see the threads of the screw around the bit.

Mask the drill bit with tape to mark the length of the screw to prevent you from drilling too deep.

Step 4:

Find your mark and pre-drill the inside recess of the frame on both sides. Remember to use the tape as a depth guide.

Step 5- D-ring Hanger in place with the ring on top.

Step 5:

Screw the D-Ring Hangers into the pre-drilled holes on both sides of the frame. Tighten the screws so the hanger will not move when you twist it. Be sure the rings are pointing toward the top of the picture.

Step 6- Add wire with a slip knot

Step 6:

Attach the coated picture wire. Start with one D-Ring and give yourself 3 inches of wire for your knot. Make a crimp in the wire around the ring. Then thread the wire up through the D-Ring and around the wire and then back through D-Ring. We like to use a slip knot because it is easily adjustable.

Step 7- Wrap the wire around itself in a tight coil

Step 8- Give the wire some slack and cut with the wire cutters

Step 7:

Wrap the remaining wire around itself in a tight coil. You should have enough wire on the end to go at least four times around.

Step 8:

Give the wire some slack across the width of the frame and adjust it to about the area it will hang from. Make sure you have 3 inches of wire past the frame for the other knot. Cut the extra wire off with wire cutters.

Step 10:

Trim the extra wire off of the end of both knots with wire cutters. Then crimp the end with needle nose pliers. Nice and tight! This will prevent the wire from scratching anything or poking you in the finger later... you're welcome future self.

Step 11- Add the small dome bumpers

Step 11:

We like to add self-adhesive dome bumpers to the corners of the frame. The bumpers help protect the wall and they allow air flow behind the frame which will help protect the art from moisture. They also add that extra finishing detail that every craftsperson loves. It's looking GOOD!

Good thing Barnabus was available to supervise!

Time to Hang!

Hold the frame on the bottom with one hand and hold onto the wire with your middle fingers. This way you can find the screw with your fingers AND use your fingers to slide the wire onto the screw. Multitasking! Also, you will need one cat to supervise the entire process.

"A Part of Everything" by Darcy Millette

*If the top of your frame droops away from the wall, just undo one side of the wire and shorten the length and then re-tie the knot.

TAH DAHHHH! Nice and Neat.

Happy Hanging!