Making your own picture frames can be a fun and rewarding project and one that saves you some dough compared to paying for custom framing.
Making frames for artwork.
It doesn t really matter which size s of frames you purchase.
Type of artwork the type of artwork you are framing whether a painting or a print photograph can determine the type of frame you can have.
Paint the frame s choose one or two paint colors that correspond with the color scheme in your home.
Apply the stain to your plywood board for your diy picture frames make sure to get around the edges.
But there are a few tips to keep in mind that will make.
While you wait for the stain to dry which won t take long you can go print out your printables or grab your photos or art prints.
Use the color or colors to paint your frame s.
Make custom art using anything flat from a vintage album cover to a page from a book or magazine.
As long as your artwork is smaller than the frame that s the important thing.
Typically when making your own picture frames you need a router or a table saw to create this groove called a rabbet sounds like rabbit.
For original paintings you can choose a traditional frame where the canvas painting sits to the inner edge of the frame the lip of the frame and the painting is mounted through the back of the frame.
Displaying your prints photos or art.
Whatever it is that you will display in your diy frames go get it.