How to Make Wood Picture Frames

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By Lorie Huston
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Making a wooden picture frame

Making wooden picture frames is a simple easy carpentry project which can be done relatively quickly by even the most inexperienced carpenter.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Go to your local home improvement store and choose a wood moulding that you like. There are many different choices available ranging from very simple quarter round moulding to moulding with very elaborate carving. You'll find it available in 8' and 12' lengths. Make certain that you purchase enough to make all four sides of your frame.
Step 2

Once you've chosen the moulding you would like to use for your frame, determine what the dimensions of your frame should be.
Step 3

Using a small saw or other cutting device, cut one end of the moulding at a 45 degree angle. You can use a miter box to make the cut or you can mark the angle using a protractor.
Step 4

Mark off a distance on the moulding equal to one side of your frame. Make sure to measure and mark off the long side of the 45 degree angle.
Step 5

Cut another 45 degree angle with the angle going the opposite direction a the first first angle.
Step 6

Fitting together the corner of the frame

Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other three sides of the frame. You'll want your angles to come together as pictured.
Step 7

Using the wood glue, glue two sides of the frame together as pictured above. If you like, you can use a finish nail through the two pieces of wood to give your project a little more strength.
Step 8

Repeat step 7 at the other three corners to complete the frame.

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