Arts >> Art >> Art Galleries

How to Make Artist Booth Panels

Practical artist booth panels fit together in a system of panels that link together to form a structure that stands securely. There are also stand-alone panels that have a base structure. Common structural configurations for standing panel systems that link together; is a standing screen zigzag architecture, another configuration links two or more panels together at right angles to form a standing structure. Varieties of possible materials to make booth panel systems are readily available. Systems using PVC piping or other materials are possible, a system using 2 x 3's and homosote can be constructed without much difficulty and painted to give a clean professional presentation.

Things You'll Need

  • Homosote or thin plywood
  • Fasteners
  • 2 by 3 studs
  • Paint or stain
  • A saw
  • A screw gun
  • Drill bits
  • Paint or stain
Show More

Instructions

    • 1
      Thoroughly think through all aspects of design and application.

      Design the panel system. Panels using the standard 4 by 8 size of the homosote sheets are the easiest to make but this size may be too big for easy transport. Decide on the panel sizes.

    • 2
      Doing it yourself is budget friendly and empowering.

      Cut the materials and frame the panels. Any chosen size will work. Two 4 by 4 panels linked together at a right angle will work well. Cut the 4 by 8 homosote sheet in half. Frame the vertical panel ends with longer supporting frame members that will hold the panel aloft. Cut two 2 by 3's to a length of 78 inches. Cut two 2 by 3's to a length of 43 inches. Frame the 4 by 4 panels using the two 78 inch side members. Line up the 78 inch 2 by 3's flush on the top with the other end extending 30 inches beyond the panel. These two pieces of wood will hold the panel at viewing height. Frame the top and bottom of the panels with the 43 inch 2 by 3's. Do this again with the second panel. Once framed, drill and screw or bolt the two panels together at a right angle. The panels can be hinged together to make a folding system but this structure is less stable if accidentally bumped during presentation. A very stable configuration for two-sided viewing is an "H" form using three longer rectangle panels fastened at the middle of the two side panels. Fastening the panels together by using a method of drilling and screwing is an easy way to make deconstruction for transport possible. Using a system of fastening that bolts together may seem like more work in the beginning but will be more practical in the long term.

    • 3
      Make panel sizes that you can handle

      Construct the feet for a free standing panel by cutting two 3 foot lengths of 2 by 3 and screw or nail in the middle perpendicular to the bottom of the longer side supports. These "feet" will sit flat on the floor extending out 15 inches on both sides to stabilize the free standing panel. A 45-degree structural support or angle irons will need to be fastened at the bottom between the "foot" and the vertical support "legs" on both sides of the two 78 inch standing panel support members.

Art Galleries

Related Categories