Deconstructed Art Canvas Frame

Deconstructed... means to take something apart to reveal its parts. You may have seen deconstructed furniture and if you really want a laugh, just google deconstructed clothing and see what you get! Today I'm deconstructing a stretched artist canvas...

Actually, it was a painting done by my daughter (don't judge me) but you can do this to any old painting or brand new stretched canvas.

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When you deconstruct a stretched canvas you end up with a great wooden frame that is perfect for many projects like the small Dollar Store frames I used to make Valentine's Day decorations. 

I thought you might like a complete tutorial on how I make these so here goes...

My daughter tossed out 3 paintings she had painted so I'm actually rescuing all of them from the landfill and giving them a new life. 

The best way to remove the canvas is with a sharp box cutter of some kind. 

I flipped over my canvas and scored all the way down each side on the outside of the staples. 

Next, I removed the painted canvas and all remaining scrap pieces and tossed it. (Sorry honey!)

Now comes the fun part... removing the staples. 

The easiest way to do this is with a thin flat head screwdriver. 

I pushed the screwdriver against the side of the staple and pried it up just a little to loosen it. 

Next, I used a wire cutter to grab the staple and pull it out. 

This needs to be done to each staple and don't worry about any dents because this will be the back of the frame. 

I did this to all 3 of the canvas paintings. 

Now if you flip over the frame after removing all the staples you will see what a great textured, rustic frame you end up with. 

You can stain or paint the frames depending on how you want to use them. 

I decided to stain 2 of the frames I made. 

I used my favorite stain, Rustoleum Transformations Decorative Glaze. 

I love this stuff!!

I used a damp rag and wiped the stain all around the wooden frame front and back. 

Then I let them dry. 

The third deconstructed frame I painted with an off white chalky paint. 

I love this set of chalky paint with several gorgeous colors! 

I gave it 2 coats, distressed it with sand paper, and then gave it a coat of dark wax. 

The dark wax gave the frame a beautiful aged look. 

Now I have 3 beautiful frames from 3 cast off artist canvases and they are ready for a new project. 

Maybe a wreath? Frame a piece of art? Add a piece of glass? A mirror? 

What would you do with these frames? Leave a comment below. 

Just recently I deconstructed a canvas that had a frame that looked like a window. 

That was one of my favorite repurposed projects! 

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