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”). 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 degree angles and–VOILA!–you’ve got a picture frame. If you check Amazon, there are a bunch of options for picture frame molding.  Your local home improvement store likely only has a simple wood one like the one I’m using in this project. Anyhow, instead of using a powerful compound miter saw power tool to cut the degree angles, we’ll be using a hand-held miter box to do it. No power tools! 🙂. How to Make DIY Picture Frames Using a Miter Box. Build a wood and acrylic floating picture frame Build Your Own Wooden Bed Frame Video using the free woodworking plans at the Picture Frames. Framed Decor.  Picture Frame With Mitered Corners. Learn how to build your own custom size picture frame using the free instructions available Picture Frames. Collage Picture Frame. Build a collage picture frame using the free woodworking plans available at the link. It Picture Frames. Porthole Picture Frame. Try your hand at making a porthole picture frame. There are complete instructions as well Picture Frames. Picture Frame using Rulers. This free step-by-step tutorial shows you how to build your own picture frames. If you Picture Frames. Pressed Plant Build Your Own Wooden Bed Frame 08 Frame. Picture frame moulding is a little different from standard trim moulding. It has a rabbet at the back, which holds the glass, matt board, artwork and backing board. This gives it an L-shaped profile.  A third option is to scroll a small bracket and hinge it to the back of the frame. However you do it, framing your own pictures is fun, economical, and yet another outlet for your artistic impulses. BILL PERRY. After decades of being a kindly old Geppetto, quietly making shavings, Bill is being dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age by Canadian Woodworking Magazine. Related Articles. Build an Interior Door. Home Improvement: Building a set of doors is a great way to customize the interior of your home. Be creative! With the back side of the mat facing down, place the image fra,e as well and center it in the square. I also took this time to sand and scrape the timber again, preparing for a finish. Order ID. More From Bob Vila. Glue ups are always a little stressful.

Assemble the four pieces into a rectangular shape, remembering always to position the rabbet groove to the inside. Dab wood glue onto each joint, then fasten the pieces together by means of brad nails.

Two nails close to each outside corner ought to do the trick. Wipe away any excess glue immediately. Let dry overnight. Sand the picture frame, then wipe away any sawdust with a damp cloth. Having finished the piece, flip it over so the back rabbeted side is facing up.

Fit a piece of cut-to-size glass into the frame, then lay the picture face down on the glass and place a backing over it. You have several options for securing everything in place, including glazing points or brads.

More about measuring. When you make picture frames, measuring accurately is crucial. Repeat for each of the four frame sections until you have four frame sections miter cut at each end. Test the pairs of frame sections for exact length by laying the frames on their backs and lining up the miters.

If you detect a discrepancy, sand to correct the miters using a rotary sander. See the Logan Elite Precision Sander. Put a dot of wood glue on the miter face. Do not use Gorilla Glue. Then clamp two mitered moulding sections into a corner clamp. Tighten the clamp. The joiner shown here is the Logan Studio Joiner but there are other joiners.

To see an article comparing the different joiners, click here. A V-Nail is a V-shaped staple with a sharpened edge. Fill any nail holes with spackling or wood putty and paint Build Your Own Picture Frame 600 or stain the frame. I used semi-gloss black spray paint on mine. Mount your large art print or picture Build Your Own Wood Bed Frame 85 to the plywood with double sided tape, then lay it face down in the frame. The lattice molding you cut should be face-down on the floor. Screw four corner braces along the edges of the frame.

If your wood frame is as big as mine, I would try to find a stud to hang it on or use a drywall anchor — these are my go-to wall anchors. Looking for more low-budget easy DIY projects and decorating ideas? How to Hang Heavy Art — my go-to easy, but solid way to hang heavy pieces of home decor like art and mirrors. Sources for Affordable Wall Art — some of my go-to places for great art at great prices.

And you can also see the entire bedroom makeover featured in this post. Save Save. Was wondering how I was going to frame a set of mirrors, then…Tada!! There you were, with spep by step instructions!! Happy 4th of July week end!!

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