How to make a easy photograph frame. This move by move tutorial displays you how to make plywood and plexiglass frames to exhibit photographs or enjoyment vacation printables! 
These are really exciting to make and show your preferred pictures, printables.
Or you can make them as a gift!
Do it yourself Custom made Picture Frames
I am employing these with Xmas printables for now but these will finally go on the white wall opposite the colorful accent wall in the children&rsquo place.
With all that colour likely on, I needed to provide in some heat wooden tones. but we have a very particular set of toddler photos of the kids that have been in their home eternally! I asked them if they desired me to change them out but each unanimously agreed they still wished them!
We experienced been utilizing basic white Ikea frames so I determined to use this possibility to develop enjoyable frames and also use up some scrap plywood in the procedure. (There is something about the fulfillment you get from applying scrap wooden&hellip)
The pictures can be easily switched out by just getting off people screws! I additional some succulent printables just for pleasurable.
Rustoleum despatched me their white and black wood grain enhancer to try out out and I really like the outcome it adds.
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Take a glimpse nearer! It&rsquos pretty neat! 
Resources needed to make the simple picture frame:
- Plywood &ndash reduce to dimension. I utilized 8&Primex10&Prime
- Plexiglass &ndash minimize to dimensions. I employed seven&Primex9&Primary
- Masking tape
- ¾&rdquo wood screws
- Stain of your choice &ndash I employed Golden Oak by Varathane
- White wood grain enhancer
- Black wood grain enhancer
- Metal brush
- Straight edge and box cutter &ndash to cut the Plexiglass
- (optional) BladeRunner X2 &ndash to reduce the Plexiglass
- Drill
- Screwdriver
If you are a visible individual like me, listed here are the proportions &ndash 
Earning the frames is very easy and clear-cut. Nevertheless, I discovered a few items performing with plexiglass for the first time. I have highlighted that beneath. Just shell out attention to individuals and building these exhibit frames will be a snap!
Right here is the comprehensive video clip tutorial on how t make the frames. The complete created guidelines adhere to.
How to make the wood and plexiglass frames &ndash
Phase one &ndash Start by staining the plywood in the coloration of your decision. a fantastic read utilized Golden Oak because it intently matches the Hardwood flooring in the room.Action two &ndash If you are making use of the grain enhancer, wipe the surface with water to support pop the grain. When the surface is continue to wet, scrub it with the steel brush. This is very critical to get the grain enhancer to perform. Action 3 &ndash Once the surface area is dried, wipe it effectively and implement the wood grain enhancer in opposition to the grain. Wipe it off following a number of minutes with a gentle hand in the exact direction you utilized it.
Step 4 &ndash Get your plexiglass ready. To minimize the plexiglass, you can use a straight edge and a box cutter to rating seven-8 instances and snap. It produces a fairly clear slash. I desired to make 4 of the frames so I made a decision to deliver out my BladeRunner X2 which aided make the course of action a bit speedier.Step five &ndash Measure the location and position the plexiglass on the plywood. I employed masking tape to keep it in its spot. Then I measured and marked the spots for the screws.
Phase six &ndash Use a drill little bit that is large plenty of for the screw to go by means of effortlessly. I employed a 5/32&Key. Drill very bit by bit! The masking tape keeps the plexiglass from cracking. After you strike the wood on the bottom, you will truly feel resistance. Prevent when you have established a pilot gap in the wood.Stage seven &ndash Place the picture or printable on the plywood. Use double-sided tape to hold it in put. Get rid of protecting covering from the plexiglass and attach with the wood screw. It is essential to use a guide screwdriver so you have management on the tension and how significantly the screw goes. If not, you can conclude up cracking the plexiglass.
 Add Sawtooth hangers on the back and hang them up! 
The wood grain enhancer provides a awesome effect! I used the black wooden grain enhancer on two and the white on two.
I can&rsquot make a decision if I like the black much more&hellipOr the white&hellip