Step-by-step assembly
Frequently Asked Framing Questions
Can you frame a stretched canvas?
Can you frame a stretched canvas?
Yes. Pop-up Frames can be fitted around most stretched canvases. Simply measure the outer dimensions of your canvas, cut the frame pieces to size, and secure the frame to the wooden stretcher bars using drawing pins or staples.
What size frame do I need for my canvas?
What size frame do I need for my canvas?
Measure the outside dimensions of your stretched canvas and add 5mm to each measurement. You can then use our sizing calculator to find the correct Pop-up Frame size and cutting dimensions.
How do you hang a framed canvas?
How do you hang a framed canvas?
Once assembled, punch out the hanging hole on the back of the frame and hang it using a picture nail, panel pin, or adhesive picture hook. Larger canvases are best hung using a nail or adhesive hanging system.
Can you frame a canvas without a custom-made frame?
Can you frame a canvas without a custom-made frame?
Yes. Traditional bespoke framing can be expensive, especially if you create work in different sizes. Pop-up Frames are cut to size, allowing one frame format to fit multiple canvas dimensions.
Do canvas frames need glass?
Do canvas frames need glass?
It depends on what you're trying to achieve — and how protected your artwork needs to be.
However, stretched canvases are normally displayed without glass. This avoids reflections and allows the texture of the canvas and brushwork to remain visible.
What’s the best way to frame artwork for exhibitions and art fairs?
What’s the best way to frame artwork for exhibitions and art fairs?
Many artists use adaptable frames because they can be cut to different sizes as new work is completed. This makes it easier to prepare artwork for exhibitions, markets, galleries and online sales without keeping multiple frame sizes in stock.
You can learn more about how Pop-up Frames are helpful for up and coming artists here.

Why artists use the Pop-up Frame
- One frame fits multiple canvas sizes: Keep a stack in the studio and cut to size when you need one.
- Faster than buying bespoke frames: Frame new work in minutes before exhibitions, markets and online listings.
- More affordable for displaying lots of work: Multipacks reduce the cost of framing and help protect your margins.

Ready to frame your next canvas?
Keep a stack of multisize frames in your studio and frame artwork whenever it’s ready to display.
Artists Picture Frame Multipack
- 6 Medium Pop-up Frames
- Fits 10 artwork sizes including A4 and A3
- £7.50 per frame
- Free UK delivery