{"id":14364,"date":"2021-03-24T02:24:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T06:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/?p=14364"},"modified":"2022-06-10T18:50:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T22:50:37","slug":"diy-canvas-painting-with-an-actual-diy-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/diy-canvas-painting-with-an-actual-diy-canvas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Canvas + Paint Your Own Abstract"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Here\u2019s a tutorial for creating your own DIY Canvas Painting beginning with a DIY Oversized Canvas made out of a $15 drop cloth. This project is a very budget-friendly way to make high-end-looking custom art.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-3.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Canvas Painting. Make a DIY oversized canvas from a drop cloth and then paint it to your liking.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-decorating-a-rental-home\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14482\">Living in a rental<\/a>, I can&#8217;t invest $500+ on beautiful large-scale art because we move so frequently I would be concerned that it wouldn&#8217;t have a proper place or it might get damaged in a move. I still want beautiful art in my home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make a Canvas Painting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve made DIY art several times before. I made this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/diy-abstract-art\/\">DIY abstract piece<\/a>&nbsp;on plywood a couple of years ago. I\u2019ve done some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/creating-your-own-typography-art\/\">oversized DIY Typography&nbsp;<\/a>Art and then of course&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/free-printable-beach-photos\/\">the beach print<\/a>&nbsp;that was hanging in the spot on the wall prior to the swap was a photo snapped by yours truly. After living in this home for over a year, I kept looking at this wall and felt like it needed something more impactful above the sofa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had been playing around with the idea of a DIY canvas painting for a few weeks but was unsure how I\u2019d tackle it. I\u2019d painted a plywood abstract from scrap wood before but for the size I wanted, I thought that would be too heavy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas was a great option until I started pricing actual canvases. Even the lowest quality canvases in the largest size cost upwards of $75 and the largest size I found still wasn\u2019t going to be big enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It dawned on me that we could make a canvas and paint it so that\u2019s what we did. Today is a two-part tutorial: How I built the canvas and then how to create a canvas painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part 1: How to Make a Custom Canvas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You can make a large-scale custom canvas from a drop cloth and 1x2s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em><strong>Supplies you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mKzVFB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4\u00d78 Drop Cloth<\/a> (canvas material)<br>&nbsp;(4) 6ft 1x2s<br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mKzVFB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brad Nailer<\/a> with 1in brad nails<br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oX4LNU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Staple Gun<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to build a giant canvas for a canvas painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To create your own large-scale artwork, the first step is to make your canvas &#8211; deciding first the size canvas you\u2019d like to make. The final measurement for the oversized canvas we built was 36\u00d760. Matt cut the 1x2s to frame out the canvas. Here were cuts: (2) 60 in boards and (4) 35 in boards. We loosely laid them out like above. We did not worry about accurately space the support pieces because none of this would be seen once the drop cloth went over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-5-2.jpg\" alt=\"How I built a huge canvas for a canvas painting\"\/><figcaption>We started putting together the canvas frame by attaching the four outer sides. We used a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DvpYm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">speed square<\/a> to get the right angles squared up as shown above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to build a large canvas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Building an oversized canvas for a DIY canvas painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, add a bit of wood glue to the edge then securing it with the brad nailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to build a DIY canvas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that we attached the supports with the widest part facing out instead of the on its side like we did the outer pieces of the frame. We thought that this would give allow the dropcloth a little more tautness to prevent it from sinking in. To do this, we took a scrap piece of wood and placed it underneath to get it level with the outer frame, and used the brad nailer to secure it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Building a huge canvas for a DIY canvas painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The frame was all done and now it\u2019s time to stretch the drop cloth over top to create the canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-7-2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY canvas painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right out of the packaging, the drop cloth was pretty wrinkled (not pictured) so I took the time to iron it before we started to attach it to the frame. Since it\u2019s stretched quite a bit over the frame, I\u2019m not 100% sure it was necessary but it\u2019s what I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Building a DIY canvas painting tutorial\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin stretching the drop cloth over the frame start by laying the canvas down on the ground with the frame over the top. You\u2019ll start in the middle of one of the long sides, stapling the drop cloth to the frame. For this part of the project, it\u2019s helpful to have an extra set of hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-7-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll start in the middle, fold about two inches of fabric over the frame, and staple, working your way out to either side stapling every inch or so. Try to keep the fabric relatively even so it doesn\u2019t go wonky when you get to the sides. You\u2019ll want to be sure to leave about two inches or so on either end to make the corner folds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-8-2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve completed the first side, move to the second long side, again, starting in the middle then working your way out. This is when it\u2019s helpful to have an extra set of hands. I held the fabric taut on the one side while Matt tugged and stapled on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-1-5.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the same on the two shorter sides making sure to pull it really snug before stapling the final side. Once all four sides are secure, you should see that the drop cloth is on there really tightly with no slack at all. Now it\u2019s time to fold the corners. This takes a little effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Copy-of-Untitled-1.png\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll take the extra fabric that is gathered in the corners here to create a nice fold then staple. This will make your sides nice and crisp. This is really hard to explain with words but hopefully, the photos above help you understand better how to make this corner fold. Hold up the corner fabric with one hand. Gently move your fingers closer to the corner, pinching the fabric together until the pinch of your fingers lines up with the top of the wood of the frame. Then, fold the fabric over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-13-2.jpg\" alt=\"canvas diy project\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Staple the corners to hold down the fold. Do that on all four corners and cut away any excess fabric with scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-14-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a giant canvas DIY project\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can stand it up and admire your work! Kidding, now it\u2019s time to paint \u2013 this is a DIY canvas painting, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s Part 2: How to Paint an abstract canvas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, at this point, you can do whatever painting you\u2019d like but I\u2019ll share with you my super technical (read not technical at all) artistic tutorial of what I did next to give you some inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-15.jpg\" alt=\"large scale canvas diy project\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fabric of the drop cloth, while thick, does not have a super tight weave so if you were to paint directly on it, it would probably need several coats. You can also add a coat of primer or gesso. I planned on adding some texture to my painting from the beginning so I first added a layer of joint compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m really glad I did because I think it really helped with the overall look of the painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-16.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a large scale canvas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a two-inch-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lwbdcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">putty knife<\/a>, I smeared the joint compound all over the canvas. I was really liberal with the joint compound. Leaving some thicker lines of it in places and keeping it a little clearer in other spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-17.jpg\" alt=\"How to Paint a large scale canvas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the joint compound dried, I came back with some dark blue paint. I just used these foam brushes because it\u2019s what I had on hand. I painted the entire canvas with a layer of blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-18.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a layer of blue, I painted over it with a layer of white. Then, another layer of a light beige-y white. Several times I came back with the previous color to add a little more in some spaces until I got a layered base that I really liked. After that, I added the loopy swirls. I used a small paintbrush and just free-handed the loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first attempt at this, I didn\u2019t like so I painted over it again with the beige-y white and started over with the loopy swirls, and that time I got it right. It was a perfect piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We framed the canvas using a simple mitered corner technique that is featured in this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/diy-framed-canvas\/\">DIY canvas frame tutorial<\/a>. The only difference is, this time we used the brad nailer and finishing nails to actually attach the canvas to the frame instead of allowing it to just fit snugly around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-19.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Canvas Painting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We used a combination of these two stains I found at Home Depot. First applying the stain <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Oavh2ihlo0EyY5YO3JxImQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Special Walnut<\/a>, followed up <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+E-qtK2YuLjXSdpBZ4RwDpw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sunbleached<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-21.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Large Scale Artwork\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the photo above you can see the Special Walnut before adding the Sunbleached on the bottom there. On the top, the Sunbleached color has been applied on top of the Special Walnut stain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m so thrilled with how it turned out. This painting is so perfect in this space and I think it elevates the entire room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of those things where you didn\u2019t know how much you needed it until you have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-6.jpg\" alt=\"A DIY Canvas Tutorial - How to make your own large scale artwork\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you believe I made that? I made that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-7.jpg\" alt=\"This DIY Canvas Painting Tutorial shares how to actually make a DIY Canvas. Budget friendly large scale art that you can create yourself.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-10.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Canvas Painting Tutorial \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Canvas Budget friendly large scale art that you can create yourself.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links. That means, at no additional cost to you, I may make a small commission on your purchase. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/el2.convertkit.com\/c\/preview\/x1e516\/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYWtpbmdob21lYmFzZS5jb20vZGlzY2xvc3VyZS8=\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to read my full disclosure policy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DIY-Canvas-12.jpg\" alt=\"This DIY Canvas Painting Tutorial shares how to actually make a DIY Canvas. Budget friendly large scale art that you can create yourself.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-make-your-own-DIY-Abstract-Painting.jpeg\" alt=\"DIY Canvas Painting Make Large Scale Art on a Budget\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever done a project like this before? I\u2019d love to hear about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d love for you to share this on Pinterest or Instagram. You can follow me:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makinghomebase\">@makinghomebase<\/a>. You can also just send this link to someone you think will enjoy it! I appreciate you sharing my projects!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out my other DIY art projects below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Abstract Art\" class=\"wp-image-8038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-467x700.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Abstract-Art-31.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/diy-abstract-art\/\">DIY Abstract Art<\/a> from Plywood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Pull Down Chart Wall Art-8\" class=\"wp-image-8948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8-467x700.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DIY-Pull-Down-Chart-Wall-Art-8.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/pull-down-wall-hanging\/\">DIY Wall hanging from Wrapping Paper<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a tutorial for creating your own DIY Canvas Painting beginning with a DIY Oversized Canvas made out of a $15 drop cloth. 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