Things You'll Need:
- Trim molding, 2 inches wide by 3/4 inch thick by 4 feet long
- Miter saw
- Router
- Light sandpaper
- Stain/polyurethane
- Paintbrush
- Four straight metal braces, 1 ½ inches long
- Screwdriver and brace screws
- 8 by 10-inch sheet of glass
- 8 by 10-inch backboard
- 8 by 10-inch felt
- Spray adhesive
- Four 4-inch strips of ribbon
- Eight upholstery nails
- Hammer
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Step 1
Place your trim molding face down on a flat surface. Any size trim molding will work for a picture frame project; you can make overall size adjustments to the included measurements to make a frame to fit your picture. Trim molding comes in a variety of design choices, from a simple rounded surface to multiple groove lines that create a raised texture to the frame. Select the type of molding that best fits your home décor.
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Step 2
Measure and mark off two 10-inch sections and two 8-inch sections. Make straight cuts with your miter saw to create four separate pieces. Make a 45-degree cut along each end of the four molding pieces with your miter saw. When you join the two 45-degree angled molding pieces together, they create 90-degree corners on your picture frame.
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Step 3
Route a small indentation along the bottom of each separate piece of molding. The indentation will hold the glass in place at the front of your frame.
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Step 4
Sand the molding pieces to remove any roughness. Apply the stain/polyurethane combination to the molding and let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions. Add more than one coat to create a deeper color for your stained molding. Lightly sand the molding between coats, letting the stain dry completely as instructed.
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Step 5
Lay the pieces of your molding face down on a flat surface. Arrange the pieces so the corners match up and the indented edge is on the inside of the frame. Place a 1 ½ inch metal brace across each corner of the frame where the angle lines meet. Attach the braces with wood screws, joining the sides of your frame together.
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Step 6
Spray adhesive on one side of the backboard. Cover the sprayed side with felt. Let the adhesive dry. Fit the glass into the frame and let it rest against the indented edge. Add your picture followed by the felt-covered backing.
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Step 7
Place a strip of ribbon across each corner of the back of the picture frame to keep everything in place inside the frame. Attach the ribbon to the frame with small upholstery nails that you can easily remove as needed.
