How to make a uncomplicated picture frame. This action by stage tutorial displays you how to make plywood and plexiglass frames to show images or enjoyment holiday break printables!&nbsp

These are really enjoyment to make and show your preferred shots, printables.

Or you can make them as a gift!

Do it yourself Custom Photo Frames

I am utilizing these with Christmas&nbspprintables for now but these will at last go on the white wall opposite the&nbspcolorful accent wall in the kids&rsquo home.

With all that coloration going on, I required to convey in some heat wooden tones. but we have a very exclusive set of toddler pictures of the little ones that have been in their room endlessly! I asked them if they wanted me to improve them out but both unanimously agreed they still required them!

We had been using simple white Ikea frames so I made a decision to use this chance to build enjoyment frames and also use up some scrap plywood in the approach. (There is anything about the satisfaction you get from applying scrap wood&hellip)

The shots can be effortlessly switched out by just having off individuals screws! I added some succulent printables just for fun.

Rustoleum despatched me their white and black wooden grain enhancer to try out out and I enjoy the effect it provides.

Acquire a seem nearer! It&rsquos quite great!&nbsp

Materials needed to make the basic photo body:

• Plywood &ndash slash to sizing. I utilised eight&Primex10&Primary
• Plexiglass&nbsp&ndash reduce to dimensions. I used seven&Primex9&Primary
• Masking tape
• &frac34&rdquo wood screws



• Stain of your decision &ndash I employed&nbspGolden Oak by Varathane
• White wooden grain enhancer
• Black wood grain enhancer
• Metal brush
• Straight edge and box cutter &ndash to slash the Plexiglass
• (optional)&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbsp&ndash to slice the Plexiglass
• Drill
• Screwdriver

If you are a visual person like me, in this article are the proportions &ndash&nbsp

Building the frames is rather straightforward and straightforward. On the other hand, I realized a few issues functioning with plexiglass for the to start with time. I have highlighted that beneath. Just fork out attention to all those and earning these exhibit frames will be a snap!

Here is the full online video tutorial on how t make the frames. The whole penned instructions adhere to.

How to make the wooden and plexiglass frames &ndash

Move one &ndash&nbspStart by staining the plywood in the coloration of your decision. I utilised Golden Oak for the reason that it intently matches the Hardwood flooring in the space.Stage 2 &ndash&nbspIf you are utilizing the grain enhancer, wipe the surface area with h2o to support pop the grain. When the surface area is continue to wet, scrub it with the steel brush.&nbspThis is really vital to get the grain enhancer to do the job.&nbspStage three &ndash&nbspOnce the surface area is dried, wipe it nicely and use the wood grain enhancer&nbspin opposition to the grain. Wipe official statement off just after a handful of minutes with a light hand in the very same way you used it.

Action four &ndash&nbspGet your plexiglass ready. To cut the plexiglass, you can use a straight edge and a box cutter to score seven-8 situations and snap. It produces a really clean minimize. I required to make four of the frames so I decided to carry out my&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbspwhich aided make the system a bit more quickly.Stage five &ndash&nbspMeasure the locale&nbspand spot the plexiglass on the plywood. I applied masking tape to hold it in its location. Then I measured and marked the places for the screws.

Phase 6 &ndash&nbspUse a drill little bit that is massive adequate for the screw to go as a result of simply. I made use of a 5/32&Prime.&nbspDrill&nbspvery little by little! The masking tape keeps the plexiglass from cracking. After you hit the wood on the base, you will truly feel resistance. Cease when you have created a pilot gap in the wooden.Action seven &ndash&nbspPlace the picture or printable on the plywood. Use double-sided tape to keep it in place. Clear away protective masking from the plexiglass and attach with the wooden screw. It is vital&nbspto use a manual screwdriver&nbspso you have management on the strain and how significantly the screw goes. If not, you can stop up cracking the plexiglass.

&nbspAdd Sawtooth hangers on the again and hold&nbspthem up!&nbsp

The wood grain enhancer adds a amazing impact! I utilized the black wood grain enhancer on two and the white on two.

I can&rsquot decide if I like the black additional&hellipOr the white&hellip&nbsp