How to Make a Wood Picture Frame

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By doc77
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Frames for pictures or paintings are very expensive. With a little practice and some basic tools you can cut your price for custom frames in half.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Gather up all the tools that were mentioned in the "Things You'll Need" box. Give yourself a clean area to work in. Measure out how big your picture frame needs to be, remembering to add extra length if you are going to mat around the picture.
Step 2

For the wooden portion of the frame we will be using a piece of moulding bought at your local hardware store, Home Depot, or Lowes. This is a quick way to get decorative frames without having an expensive moulding machine.
Step 3

Now that we have all our tools and wood for our frame, take your first piece cut a 45 degree angle on one end. From the inside of that cut measure down the wood and make a mark on the wood for the desired length of the inside of your frame. Cut your opposite 45 degree angle from that mark. Do the same for the remaining 3 pieces.
Step 4

Now take all the pieces over to the router and notch out a 1/8" deep and 1/4" wide notch on the bottom inside of the wood.
Step 5

Take all 4 pieces matching up patterns in the moulding, and glue all 4 pieces together.
Step 6

Once the glue has dried flip over the frame and measure out the opening. That is the size of you glass.
Step 7

Now apply stain if desired, then three coats of polly, sanding lightly between each coat.
Step 8

When everything is dry put in your glass and picture. There are many things you can use for backing from cardboard to foam board, it is up to the maker.

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