Picture Frames...

[*Fishkies*]

Okay so I enter this competition here where I live every year. I have done so for oh who knows how many years. Probably a good 6 or 7 years now. However I usually enter about anywhere from 5-10 photos a year. And I am starting to get tired of always buying picture frames or trying to re-use the ones I have. So I was wondering if anyone on here has ever had any real experience with making their own picture frames.

in advance for any help or insight you could give to this topic!!

 

[darkwolf29a]

Okay so I enter this competition here where I live every year. I have done so for oh who knows how many years. Probably a good 6 or 7 years now. However I usually enter about anywhere from 5-10 photos a year. And I am starting to get tired of always buying picture frames or trying to re-use the ones I have. So I was wondering if anyone on here has ever had any real experience with making their own picture frames.

in advance for any help or insight you could give to this topic!!

I have made frames before. There isn't, really, much to it. You buy the wood you want, miter it at a 45 degree angle, make nock/notch in the back for the picture backing, mount the picture and call it a day. Not much to it, really. The hardest part for me is finding the glass in sizes that I want.

Last time I needed a frame, I ran to hobby lobby real quick and picked up one of the big metal ones, that comes in pieces and parts...Honestly, I think that works better unless you have a couple of hours to build your own.

Good Luck.

 

[*Fishkies*]

I was wondering which was easier to do. Either buy the pieces that are already molded/formed and put them together or to just design it from scratch. I sure both can be fun, but one obviously more expensive then another.

for the reply!

 

[sandie66]

I haven't really made picture frames, but I have embellished them. I get them at the Dollar Store, usually Dollar Tree. Then I use lace and Swarovski crystals and decorate them. I have given them to family members with pics of the kids for Christmas and stuff. I couldn't imagine making picture frames when they are only $1.00 and you can decorate them anyway you desire. just my 2 cents.

 

[*Fishkies*]

Yeah. Well around here can't find picture frames for $1.00 really. And usually the picture frames get pretty boring, because of the same old designs and colors. So i thought about making some just for the fun of it and a challenge.

 

[Myrrh]

I've made lots of frames! If you don't want to go for the wooden ones, or embellish them, get to your local arts & crafts store, and look for "Faster Plaster" or simple plaster of paris. You can get CHEAP plastic moulds, into which you pour the plaster. It takes a minute to mix, and a couple hours to set up (dry), then you paint them! I have designs of fish, gardening stuff, and sports, as well as some kids' themes and holiday themes. It's fast, easy, original, and inexpensive!

Good Luck!

Myrrh​

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