Do you want to display your most beautiful photos in frames as decorative elements? Know that it is not necessary to spend money to buy ready-made frames which in the end will not have anything original. If you feel like a do-it-yourselfer and are a DIY enthusiast, you can make your own photo frames with the right materials.
Nothing better than wood to give an authentic touch to an object, not to mention that this material is aesthetic and timeless. The materials you will need are wooden chopsticks, a pencil, wood glue and a wood saw. To make your own photo frames, start by selecting your wooden sticks according to your tastes. You have the choice between different moldings available on the market. Prefer those that have a rebate on the back to be able to place the photo easily. Once the choice has been made, measure the dimensions of the photo. They will serve as the basis for defining the measurements of the inside of the frame. Mark the dimensions with a pencil and then proceed to cut the 45° bevel at each end of the strips. For this you will need the saw. After that, sand the cut edges and glue the ends with wood glue. Then let it dry for 24 hours and proceed with the finishing touches. You have the possibility to customize it as you wish, whether by applying a lacquer or a layer of paint. When you fix the photo, you will need wooden frames or canvas cardboard that you will maintain with spinners. Check out other files here for more decorating tips to spruce up your home.
Cardboard is also an interesting material for making a photo frame. It allows you to recycle and at the same time benefit from a completely original rendering. You will need cardboard, black drawing paper and white sticker paper to build the frame. It's up to you to customize it once finished. To begin, take the photo you want to frame and lay it on the cardboard. Using a pencil, trace the dimensions of the photo. Take a craft knife to cut out the inside of the frame. Then take a margin of 3 or 4 cm for the walls of the frame. Once the cardboard is cut, cover it with white sticker paper. This will allow you to facilitate customization. For example, you have the option of coating the frame with glue and then spreading glitter or rhinestones on it. It is also possible to paint it, stick stickers on it or put inscriptions. To finish, stick a black drawing paper of the same size as your frame on its back.
Thanks to these two tutorials, you will now know how to make your own photo frames. In addition to saving money, you will have the satisfaction of having achieved something useful. Personalization is limitless. It is up to you to let your imagination run wild for a 100% original and decorative result.
