𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃! - (𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬)

Since I get asked a lot where I get my cradled art panels from I thought I would just go ahead and make this video. In this video I break down the steps I take when building my own cradled artist panels. The info contained in this video is meant for cradled art panels 16 inches square or smaller. Power tools and some woodworking jigs are required to follow along with this video as well as a fundamental understanding of woodworking including safe operation of all related machinery.
I am not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands showcased or referred to implicitly or explicitly in this video. These are just the tools I happen to own during the filming of this video.
The materials I used to build the panel in this video came from one of the major home improvement big box stores. The other big box store sells them too. I've bought supplies from both retailers in the past. All the wood components are very common and should be easy enough to find.
One of the main reasons I use the 1" x 2" poplar right off the shelf is because it's milled to a finish that only requires sanding and doesn't require a thickness planer. The stock is typically uniform thickness and when it's off just a little bit, it's close enough that it can be sanded down without notice. This saves a ton of time on all my builds and if you follow along I'm sure it'll do the same for you too.
You can view more my artwork on instagram @billy.rhyze
or stay up to date with new artwork news and releases by checking out my website at www.billyrhyze.com/ .
Stay safe out there.
And happy building!
-Billy Rhyze
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Timeline
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Basic Materials
0:41 - 90° Sled Cut
1:49 - Sneaking up on the Cut
2:48 - Cradle Box Glue Up Tools and Prep
4:02 - The Glue Up + Clamp Tension
4:47 - Check for Square
5:47 - Inspect for Imperfections and Sand Smooth
6:29 - Gluing the Surface to the Cradle
7:01 - Clamp the Surface and Let Dry
8:07 - Tight Tight Tight Yeah!
8:46 - Trimming Excess with Trim Router Table Set Up
9:58 - Important Message from Billy Rhyze
10:23 - Going the Extra Mile
11:04 - Laying out Nail Positions
11:33 - Filling in the Gaps
12:10 - Final Sanding
12:35 - Proof of Excellence
13:44 - Final Thoughts

[@haleywhitehall7942]

Thank you for the great instructional video. This was just what I was looking for.

[@billyrhyze]

You bet, Haley. Thanks for the commenting.
I'm working on a new video for larger size art panels which should be released soon. So keep an eye out for that. That covers all the ground how to build all the various types of supports I paint on.
The collectors of my work are always blown away at the quality of craftsmanship of the piece as well as the artwork itself. I hope my video helps you in the exact same way. Take care, yeah?

[@billyrhyze]

New videos on medium and large size cradled artist panels are have been uploaded to YT. Source material packets to follow along should be in the comments section and are still free, if you're interested. No email sign up required.

[@cjcowden8959]

Great video!

[@billyrhyze]

Squeeeeee! First comment! Thanks CJ!

[@chromefree]

Why not eliminate the router and just leave the small overhang? I think it would create a nice floating feel to the artwork. Also, you might want to rethink using nails and putty on the painting surface as those materials can cause discoloration when applied paint has dried.

[@billyrhyze]

Thanks, Chromefree. I appreciate the feedback. I suppose you could leave the overhang. It's just not done traditionally. And it might make for poor aesthetics. But I don't know. I've never tried it. You might be onto something there with that idea. As of the making of this particular video, my table saw blade wasn't in the finest working order and didn't make clean cuts through the plywood. The edges were chipped out. The router cleaned all that up nicely and made for better presentation IMO.
As for the surface, I always gesso my panels first with a minimum of 2 coats. Sometimes a 3rd depending on how fine a sanded finish I'll put on it after it's dry. With the nails embedded and covered in Bondo putty, then sealed under Gesso, I've never had discoloration occur in my 20 years experience. Certainly not enough to have noticed. But your concerns are certainly legitimate. Those things can and will occur if one isn't careful about their painting approach.
The wood glue is very strong and could probably suffice on it's own. But I like to go above an beyond "good enough" for the sake of craftsmanship and professionalism. When I sell a painting it comes with a personal guarantee that it won't warp or have structural issues due to poor quality construction. The only way I can make that kind of promise to collectors and clients is to control the QC from start to finish. And to cut no corners while doing it.

[@arnoldjenkins208]

For sure, although I was able to get a hold of it a few weeks ago, I just checked and his plans can still be downloaded at no cost. I just happened to go'ogle Woody Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible and got it before he decided to sell it or something lol, have a good one!

[@billyrhyze]

Well, I'm not entirely sure what's in that woodworking bible but I know there are a TON of tutorials on TH-cam that demonstrate some really unprofessional approaches to building cradled artist panels and I wanted to correct for that. So that aspiring artist looking to get representation know what is expected at that level.
As a professional, gallery represented artist, I am absolutely floored by the incredibly poor quality supports people try to pass off as being top notch. My second video addresses this at the end. The panel referenced in that vid is sold by a major art supply manufacturer by the largest online art supply seller in the US. And it's simply NOT acceptable and shouldn't be to any reputable gallery. The construction of those pre-mades uses the cheapest material almost guarantees warping over time. And it's mortifying that artists aren't being told this.
Well...there's only one way to put an end to that nonsense. Show people how to do it the right way, I guess.
You can see some of my gallery represented artwork here: nuumuse.com/
I appreciate the comment, Arnold. Take care, yeah?