Sunday, February 18, 2018

How to Make a Hanging Picture Display Frame

I love using unique frames to display pictures of family. You're sure to enjoy creating this eye-catching display frame.

Supplies and Equipment for Making the Display Frame

Instructions for Making the Display Frame

  1. Mark measurements on the piece of ¼" MDF and on the 1/16" wood. You will need one 8" x 5½" piece, and two 5½" x ¾" strips.
  2. Use the band saw to cut these pieces.
  3. Select the pattern for the scroll top of your frame. I've included both a solid and openwork pattern for the frame top.  
  4. Mount the pattern onto your selected substrate. Cover the substrate with painter's tape; spray the back of the pattern with removable adhesive; place the pattern on the substrate. The adhesive holds the pattern in place, and the painter's tape makes for easy removal.
  5. Use the scroll saw to cut the top of the frame.
  6. Sand the strips and sides of frame using the disc sander.
  7. Glue and clamp the 1/16" spacers to the back of the frame cross strips.
  8. When the glue is thoroughly dry, paint the cross strips. Paint the frame piece, and optionally, decorate with stamped or painted images.
  9. Decision time!! Decide if you want to display your photos in portrait or landscape orientation.
  10. Landscape orientation
    Portrait orientation
  11. Position the cross strips according to your display choice, and glue and clamp them in place. I place a piece of scrap paper between the clamp and the cross strip to protect the paint.
  12. Enjoy displaying your favorite photos in this unique picture frame.

Carole

5 comments:

Misty said...

Carol this is lovely, and a beautiful way to display family and friends. Very well done.

Misty said...

Carole sorry I dropped the E on the last post.

Carol Wulf said...

Beautiful!. This really shows some extra love for who/whatever is in the picture that you would make such a special frame for it. I think it came out wonderful. The instructions are very clear. I love it!

Cindy said...

I really like this frame Carole! Great tutorial too!

Nell said...

Great job, and cute kids