How to Make Your own Wooden Frames

Are you exhausted from trying to find the perfect wooden frame for one of your beloved, but odd sized pictures? Or refuse to pay the outrageous price that is being asked for one? Do you know how to make your own wooden frame? It really does not have to be all that complicated or expensive, unless you want it to be. There are numerous occasions that you may need to know how to make a wooden picture frame of your very own. The steps required to learn how to make your own wooden frame are detailed here and are very simple to follow. Read on to learn how you can do it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Picture
• Measuring Tape
• Frame Moulding (Wood)
• Cardboard
• Handsaw
• Wood Glue
• Miter Clamp/Box
• Corner Clamps
• Dowel Plugs (Optional)
• Staples or Small Finishing Nails
• Paint or Stain
• Clear Wood Finish
• Sand Paper
• Paint Brush
• Picture Hanger
• Matte Glass (or Pexi-Glass) (Optional)
• Mat Board (Optional)

1. Measure your picture on top and sides and make note of the sizes. Note: If you are going to display your picture in a mat board that is larger than the actual picture, use the measurement of the mat board in place of the picture. Remember this is the inside size, so you have to add the width of the molding to get the outer edges actual size.

2. Purchase your wood for the frame. The easiest wood to use for a picture frame is specially made picture frame moulding, which already has the needed groove in it for inserting the glass. If you use other wood, you will have to create this groove yourself with a router. Buy enough wood needed for your frame. It is usually a good idea to buy it a few inches longer than needed to allow for corner adjustments. Cut these into four pieces.

3. Use a miter box to cut each piece at a 45-degree angle. Once all are cut, arrange them together to check the fit and make any needed adjustments.

4. Use the corner clamps and wood glue to fasten together the four corners. Wipe off any excessive glue and allow it dry with clamps on it. Note: If you have a large picture, you may want to also use dowel plugs, staples or small nails to secure the corners better.

5. Remove clamps and sand any rough spots on the wood. Paint or stain your frame the color you desire. Finish off with a clear wood finish. Allow it to dry.

6. Attach the picture hanger to the back center of the frame.

7. If you desire glass, fit it into the grooved area of the frame. Add the picture and complete the frame with a piece of cardboard stapled to it.