HOW TO MAKE A Uncomplicated Picture Frame

How to make a very simple picture body. This step by move tutorial demonstrates you how to make plywood and plexiglass frames to display photos or fun getaway printables!&nbsp

These are actually fun to make and screen your most loved photos, printables.

Or you can make them as a reward!

Diy Tailor made Picture Frames

I am employing these with Xmas&nbspprintables for now but these will lastly go on the white wall reverse the&nbspcolorful accent wall in the young children&rsquo area.

With all that color heading on, I desired to bring in some warm wood tones. but we have a really distinctive established of toddler photographs of the young children that have been in their home for good! I requested them if they needed me to alter them out but the two unanimously agreed they however required them!

We experienced been utilizing basic white Ikea frames so I resolved to use this prospect to generate fun frames and also use up some scrap plywood in the system. (There is something about the gratification you get from working with scrap wood&hellip)

The shots can be very easily switched out by just having off those screws! I included some succulent printables just for pleasurable.

Rustoleum despatched me their white and black wood grain enhancer to try out and I like the effect it provides.

Take a glimpse closer! It&rsquos pretty amazing!&nbsp

Materials desired to make the simple photograph body:

• Plywood &ndash slice to measurement. I utilised 8&Primex10&Primary


• Plexiglass&nbsp&ndash cut to measurement. I utilised seven&Primex9&Prime


• Masking tape


• &frac34&rdquo wooden screws


• Stain of your selection &ndash I made use of&nbspGolden Oak by Varathane


• White wood grain enhancer


• Black wood grain enhancer


• Metal brush


• Straight edge and box cutter &ndash to slash the Plexiglass


• (optional)&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbsp&ndash to minimize the Plexiglass


• Drill


• Screwdriver

If you are a visual person like me, right here are the proportions &ndash&nbsp

Earning the frames is really simple and clear-cut. Nonetheless, I learned a number of factors functioning with plexiglass for the to start with time. find this have highlighted that down below. Just fork out interest to individuals and earning these screen frames will be a snap!

Listed here is the complete online video tutorial on how t make the frames. The full written recommendations follow.

How to make the wood and plexiglass frames &ndash

Phase one &ndash&nbspStart by staining the plywood in the coloration of your alternative. I applied Golden Oak for the reason that it closely matches the Hardwood flooring in the space.Move two &ndash&nbspIf you are working with the grain enhancer, wipe the surface with h2o to aid pop the grain. When the area is nonetheless damp, scrub it with the metal brush.&nbspThis is very vital to get the grain enhancer to function.&nbspStep three &ndash&nbspOnce the area is dried, wipe it properly and use the wooden grain enhancer&nbsptowards the grain. Wipe it off after a couple of minutes with a gentle hand in the identical way you applied it.

Move four &ndash&nbspGet your plexiglass prepared. To minimize the plexiglass, you can use a straight edge and a box cutter to score 7-8 periods and snap. It makes a rather clear cut. I wanted to make 4 of the frames so I decided to carry out my&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbspwhich helped make the course of action a little bit more rapidly.Step five &ndash&nbspMeasure the location&nbspand place the plexiglass on the plywood. I applied masking tape to maintain it in its spot. Then I measured and marked the places for the screws.

Move six &ndash&nbspUse a drill bit that is significant adequate for the screw to go by means of very easily. I applied a 5/32&Key.&nbspDrill&nbspvery slowly but surely! The masking tape keeps the plexiglass from cracking. The moment you hit the wood on the base, you will experience resistance. Quit when you have made a pilot hole in the wood.Stage seven &ndash&nbspPlace the photo or printable on the plywood. Use double-sided tape to hold it in place. Remove protective masking from the plexiglass and attach with the wooden screw. It is essential&nbspto use a guide screwdriver&nbspso you have control on the force and how far the screw goes. If not, you can conclusion up cracking the plexiglass.

&nbspAdd Sawtooth hangers on the back and hold&nbspthem up!&nbsp

The wooden grain enhancer provides a neat effect! I used the black wooden grain enhancer on two and the white on two.

I can&rsquot make a decision if I like the black much more&hellipOr the white&hellip&nbsp