An easel is a stand to hold a canvas while you paint. Before today it was a pain for me to make art at home. I would use my desk and end up with paint everywhere. There has to be a better way! With that in mind, here is a quick tutorial to create an easel to use for your artistic needs.
Wood, Tools & Materials Needed
Materials List
- (4) 1/4 — 20 X 3½ carriage bolt
- (4) flat washers
- (4) 1/4 — 20 wing nut screws
- (10) 1–1/4 wood screws
- (2) small eye bolt
- 22" chain link
- wood glue
Wood Cut List
- (2) 1 X 2 X 6' (front legs)
- (1) 1 X 2 X 63" (back leg)
- (1) 1 X 2 X 50" (middle vertical support)
- (4) 1 X 2 X 36" (canvas plate)
- (1) 1 X 2 X 27–1/2" (lower horizontal brace)
- (1) 1 X 2 X 12–1/2" (upper horizontal brace)
- (2) 1 X 2 X 2" (front legs and back leg connector pieces)
