Learn how to make a picture frame; includes details on making built-up molding, mitering frames, matting and working with glazier's points.
It was made from a piece of particleboard or MDF. On top of the first piece of MDF, Ron attached another smaller piece, that was cut in the shape of a perfect square. Ron screwed the square firmly in place just a few inches in from the edges.
Ron took the first molding piece he created and put a generous amount of glue on the end of the miter cut. End grain tends to soak the up the glue so Ron wanted to make sure there was enough glue to form a secure attachment.
Ron took the first piece and positioned it up against the block.
Ron positioned the adjoining piece up against the edge of the jig and pushed the two miters together.
The block or jig that Ron created helped to make certain that there was a perfect 90-degree angle between the adjoining pieces. Ron used a pin-nailer to add one nail on each side of the frame.
Ron added the second nail to the other side.
Ron repeated all of the steps above to complete the assembly for the frame.
Ron applied a wood stain and a couple of coats of varnish to his new frame for a picture perfect result.
7. Insert picture:
Ron had a piece of glass cut to size and the first step was to gently drop the glass into the rabbet that they had cut earlier.
Next Ron added a mat around the outside edge of his photograph.
He dropped the photo and mat into position on top of the glass.
The photo, mat and glass were held into the rabbet with glazier's points.
These are what glass installers use to hold windowpanes in place.
To protect the back and keep dust out, Ron attached a sheet of brown craft paper over the back of the frame with masking tape
RESULTS:
Ron had a great time making this frame. He said that making his own frame added a very personalized touch to something that was already quite special to him.
