Making Frames For Artwork

As long as your artwork is smaller than the frame that s the important thing.

Making frames for artwork.

Use the color or colors to paint your frame s. But picture frame molding already comes routed with a rabbet cut in various depths so all you have to do is cut the molding at 45 degree angles and voila. Typically when making your own picture frames you need a router or a table saw to create this groove called a rabbet sounds like rabbit. Type of artwork the type of artwork you are framing whether a painting or a print photograph can determine the type of frame you can have.

It doesn t really matter which size s of frames you purchase. Paint the frame s choose one or two paint colors that correspond with the color scheme in your home. Apply the stain to your plywood board for your diy picture frames make sure to get around the edges. For original paintings you can choose a traditional frame where the canvas painting sits to the inner edge of the frame the lip of the frame and the painting is mounted through the back of the frame.

But there are a few tips to keep in mind that will make. You ve got a picture frame. Displaying your prints photos or art. How to mat and frame artwork finding artwork you love is a lengthy and expensive process.

Making your own picture frames can be a fun and rewarding project and one that saves you some dough compared to paying for custom framing.