Shaped MDF Frames

Continuing with my 2D contemporary landscapes investigation I have been making shaped MDF frames to paint on. Not an easy task! For a start you need a good sharp tenon saw to cut the MDF board and a very steady hand.

I began by making a scaled template of the shape so as to minimise wastage of board and position the shape best for cutting.

Next was measuring the composite and acute corner angles. For this I used an adjustable sliding bevel  (fantastic tool ), to transfer the angle to the 2"x1" timber frame pieces.

Each corner was glued and secured with panel pins

Once all the angles were cut and glued I sanded all the edges smooth.

The MDF was also nailed to the frame support at regular intervals with a nail gun. ( would not recommend doing this again, as it was very difficult to hide the indents on the surface after filling and sanding and depending on size of frame was not necessary)

A support bar was added across the middle for strength and hanging.

Then came the endless filling sanding and priming !

 

All ready for further coats of acrylic primer then the fun begins !