Make Your Own Easel

I have had beginner artists asking how to make an inexpensive easel, for painting and display.

After finding none on the internet that suited my purpose, I decided to design my own.

Make your own Cardboard Easel

(Folds for travel, holds a canvas, no cost!)

You will need:

1 large piece of cardboartd (depending on the finished size)

string or wool

masking tape or duct tape

a box cutter or knife

a ruler

large sewing needle to piece the carboard with the string



Step 1:

Choose the width and height of your finished easel. Find a heavy cardboard with no bends. Size: the same WIDTH of your finished easel & 3 times the LENGTH of the finished easel.



Step 2:

With ruler and box cutter, SCORE (don't cut through) the cardboard in 3 lines on the OPPOSITE side of the cardboard. (See the plans.)

Step 3: Bend the 3 scored lines towards the GOOD side of the cardboard to create a ledge for your canvas.

Step 4: Divide the rest of the length in HALF and SCORE the cardboard on the GOOD side, folding it in half to create the easel shape.






Step 5: Use your needle and string to hold the cardboard in the shape you want.

Step 6: Reinforce the folds with masking or duct tape. Also tape the Shelf for the canvas in position so it doesn't unfold.

That's it, you're done. Happy painting!

Pam