Building painting surfaces PART 1: How to build a cradled wood panel

[rdevin31]

drilling holes on the face is not archival at all.. the wood puddy or whatever you choose to fill the wholes can cause cracking through the primer as the moisture comes out of the puddy (which happens slowly).

[wcbombers21]

every thing was good until you put the screws in the front!!

[kathycferguson]

Thank you for answering these questions. I had the same ones!

[spiralcosmosart]

Why does the 1" side of the 1" x 2" sticks have to be glued to the panel? Why not glue the 2" side instead? Would not the 2" side mean more surface area and a stronger bond?

[TylerPDS]

@spiralcosmosart The primary reason is that using the 1" inch side means that the 2" side can provide greater defense against warping. Making the panel deeper makes it more resistant to warping when painted. Sure, the 2" side would technically have a stronger bond to the surface, but it would also have a greater chance of warping if the wood surface will. The wider side is more resistant to that sort of movement. The bond, especially if you screw and glue, is adequate for most panels.

[spiralcosmosart]

@TylerPDS Maybe 2" x 2"s would be even better? Anyways thank you for your quick response. Another question I have: What are the advantages and disadvantages of these 1" x 2" sticks being glued at 90 degree anges (perpendicular) rather than with 45 degree cuts like the bigger cradle in the "How To Cradle a Wood panel" videos (Shephard University Art Departments)?

[TylerPDS]

@spiralcosmosart 2"x2"s are better, but for the size panel we were making, that isn't necessary. It would've added extra weight for a size that's already sturdy enough. It's a good rule use bigger stock as the panel dimensions increase. 45 is nicer for those who like showing bare wood on the sides, it looks cleaner good for big panels. The advantages of 90 angles is that its quicker, and if you plan on sanding and priming the front and sides, you wont be able to tell anyway.

[spiralcosmosart]

@TylerPDS It seems like the 45 degree cut ( which is a little difficult without a miter saw) doesn't mean anything if the sides are sanded, gessoed, and painted over (aka the "gallery wrap" effect) which is what I'd rather do. anyways thank you for these instructions videos. It's very important that I produce durable pieces that will last for a very, very long time and now I have good idea how to do so.

[DEARgw3n]

awesome video guys, just notice about 5million things i did wrong before i saw this!!

[nonexistodude]

omg i love you guys