By
eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Take a good, long look at your frame. Make a list of everything that's wrong with it.
Step2
Remove the glass (if there is any) and set it aside.
Step3
Take off any remaining hardware, including the eyehooks for the wire. (Unless the hanging mechanism is in truly good shape, it's a good idea to replace it.)
Step4
Give the frame a good cleaning with a whisk broom or soap and water, depending on how fragile it is and what it's made of.
Step5
Start with the most fundamental problems. Is it sturdy, or are the corners coming apart? Stabilize the frame first with a combination of corner braces, nails, and wood glue.
Step6
Fill any gouges or chips with wood filler.
Step7
Sand any rough spots.
Step8
Apply paint, stain or - if you're feeling adventurous and think it would look good - gold or silver leaf.
Step9
Finish with a coat of polyurethane.
Step10
Clean and reset (or replace) the glass.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you have a good quality cutter, and want to try cutting an odd size glass, make a paper pattern, and place it under the glass. Cut slightly smaller than the cove.