How To Build Picture Frames From Molding
2 3 decorative trim moulding you ll need roughly the same amount of this as baseboard moulding.
How to build picture frames from molding. Then all that s left is to glue and. Making a picture frame on the table saw. How i build better picture and mirror frames. Using our compound miter saw we cut at 45 degree angles for our corners.
Gather the supplies to build your diy picture frame. Either prime and paint the molding only allowing the wall color underneath to act as a contrast or prime and paint the molding and wall behind it to mimic wainscoting. Clamp the molding pieces together with a band clamp. 1 ish decorative trim moulding again.
Canvas art with a wood frame can be affordable too. Miter box with a hand saw sold as a set. 5 1 4 baseboard moulding i chose the 1 2 wide option because it was a good bit cheaper. We routed the edges using a 3 8 x 1 2 rabbeting bit so the picture could sit down into the frame a bit.
Then to really reinforce things we put in a couple brad nails here and there and punched em in deep with a nail set. Personally i love taking family photos and having them made into canvas prints. Light duty stapler or small nails for holding in the picture cardboard. Before you start hammering nails into the picture frame molding here s a tip if you do not have a nail gun or brad nailer then you will need to pre drill the nail holes in order to prevent the wood from splitting.
This will also free up a hand to hold the hammer while you hold the molding level. In this five part video workshop woodworker mark schofield will show you how to build a specialized miter sled create mouldings on the router table assemble frames and mount your artwork. As always all opinions are my own. Diy canvas frames are even better.
Make all measurements on the outside of the molding according to the article. Includes links to free plans for the miter sled and detailed drawings of the moulding styles. Since you can do this with any photo gone are the days of buying. Use carpenter s glue to hold the joints.
Making a frame from crown molding step 1. Steps for making picture frames. This post is sponsored by blue ridge tools. Protect the corners with small pieces of cardboard.
Canvas art has become an easy and affordable way to display all sorts of pictures. Cut 45 degree corners on your molding using a fine tooth saw and a miter box.