Framing

I have explored many different ways of framing felt art. For my next exhibition, I want wooden frames to hang on the gallery walls. I know that framing felt art and textiles in this way is controversial but if my textile work is competing with other art I believe it must be framed.  Here is an interesting article from the textileartist site on framing.  I choose to simply frame with no glass because I wanted the textures of the felt to be highly visible - within the grasp of the viewer. Getting my felt art professionally framed is not an option as it is just too expensive. My first secret for framing felt art The first step is to stretch the felt art across some stretcher bars. I am a big fan of stretcher bars, they are simple to use and come in multiple sizes.  Far far more flexible than buying canvases.…