Prints + Framing
What Does “Unstretched” Mean?
An unstretched canvas is flat, similar to a poster or photograph. It does not include a frame.
What Does “Stretched” Mean?
A stretched canvas is professionally wrapped around an interior frame, giving the artwork a three-dimensional, ready-to-display appearance—similar to an original canvas painting.
The exposed canvas is sealed with a protective coating to help protect the artwork from normal wear and tear.
Important: Unstretched Canvas Care
Unstretched canvas should not be stretched without first applying a protective sealer. Without a sealer, the ink sits on the surface of the canvas and can be affected by rubbing, moisture, or wetness.
For this reason, I do not offer sealed unstretched canvas. If you plan to have your canvas stretched, please choose the stretched option so it can be properly sealed and protected. Additionally, I do not offer stretched prints unframed at this time.
DIY Framing
Print Details
1. Print Size & Border
Each print includes a ½" white border to allow for taping when mounting under a mat and frame.
For example, if you purchase an 8" × 10" print, the image itself measures 8" × 10", while the full print (including the border) measures 9" × 11".
This white border is intended to be hidden beneath the mat.
2. Material Details
Most prints are produced on canvas (unless specified as paper) but are designed to be framed under glass.
This is because:
Colors appear richer on canvas
The material is more durable and less prone to wrinkling or damage during handling
DIY Options
If you’re framing your piece yourself, ready-made frames with mats are widely available.
Target offers highly rated frames designed to fit standard image sizes such as 4" × 6", 8" × 10", and 11" × 14".
IKEA provides a wider range of options, including 20" × 28", 16" × 20", 12" × 16", 12" × 12", 8" × 10", 8" × 8", 5" × 5", 5"x7" and 4" × 6".
Important: When selecting a frame, focus on the mat opening size (the size of the artwork it fits), not the overall frame dimensions.
DIY Frames
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Framebridge
Framebridge offers full-service custom framing. Choose “Start Framing,” select “Physical Art,” then “Paper Print” (even though your piece is on canvas, it should be framed like paper art). They’ll provide instructions to send in your artwork, then return it fully framed and ready to hang.
Frameiteasy
Frame It Easy is a great option for semi-custom framing. Simply enter your image size, and the platform will guide you through the process. Your frame will arrive with step-by-step assembly instructions.