How to make a very simple photo body. This stage by action tutorial displays you how to make plywood and plexiglass frames to display screen photos or entertaining vacation printables!&nbsp

These are genuinely enjoyable to make and show your beloved pictures, printables.

Or you can make them as a reward!

Do it yourself Custom made Image Frames

I am applying these with Christmas&nbspprintables for now but these will ultimately go on the white wall opposite the&nbspcolorful accent wall in the young children&rsquo room.

With all that shade heading on, I required to deliver in some warm wood tones. but we have a pretty specific set of newborn pics of the little ones that have been in their space forever! I questioned them if they needed me to adjust them out but both unanimously agreed they however preferred them!

We had been applying plain white Ikea frames so I determined to use this possibility to develop fun frames and also use up some scrap plywood in the procedure. (There is a little something about the fulfillment you get from utilizing scrap wood&hellip)

The photos can be quickly switched out by just getting off all those screws! I added some succulent printables just for enjoyment.

Rustoleum sent me their white and black wood grain enhancer to check out out and I adore the effect it provides.

Take a look closer! It&rsquos rather neat!&nbsp

Products essential to make the easy photo body:

• Plywood &ndash slash to dimensions. I utilized 8&Primex10&Key


• Plexiglass&nbsp&ndash minimize to size. I used 7&Primex9&Key


• Masking tape


• &frac34&rdquo wooden screws


• Stain of your selection &ndash I applied&nbspGolden Oak by Varathane


• White wood grain enhancer


• Black wood grain enhancer


• Steel brush


• Straight edge and box cutter &ndash to slash the Plexiglass


• (optional)&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbsp&ndash to minimize the Plexiglass


• Drill


• Screwdriver

If you are a visual particular person like me, here are the proportions &ndash&nbsp

Producing the frames is quite very simple and easy. Even so, I figured out a couple of points doing work with plexiglass for the 1st time. I have highlighted that down below. Just fork out interest to all those and creating these display screen frames will be a snap!

Listed here is the full video clip tutorial on how t make the frames. The comprehensive published guidance observe.

How to make the wood and plexiglass frames &ndash

Phase 1 &ndash&nbspStart by staining the plywood in the colour of your selection. I made use of Golden Oak due to the fact it closely matches the Hardwood flooring in the space.Step two &ndash&nbspIf you are utilizing the grain enhancer, wipe the surface with drinking water to aid pop the grain. When the floor is nevertheless moist, scrub it with the metal brush.&nbspThis is extremely vital to get the grain enhancer to do the job.&nbspAction three &ndash&nbspOnce the area is dried, wipe it perfectly and apply the wood grain enhancer&nbspfrom the grain. Wipe it off following a several minutes with a gentle hand in the very same route you used it.

Action 4 &ndash&nbspGet your plexiglass prepared. To minimize the plexiglass, you can use a straight edge and a box cutter to score 7-eight times and snap. It makes a quite clear cut. I required to make four of the frames so I made the decision to deliver out my&nbspBladeRunner X2&nbspwhich assisted make the approach a little bit speedier.Step five &ndash&nbspMeasure the site&nbspand area the plexiglass on the plywood. I utilized masking tape to hold it in its place. Then i thought about this measured and marked the places for the screws.

Step six &ndash&nbspUse a drill little bit that is huge ample for the screw to go by means of effortlessly. I applied a 5/32&Prime.&nbspDrill&nbspvery bit by bit! The masking tape retains the plexiglass from cracking. The moment you strike the wood on the base, you will feel resistance. Prevent when you have produced a pilot gap in the wood.Action 7 &ndash&nbspPlace the photo or printable on the plywood. Use double-sided tape to keep it in area. Remove protecting masking from the plexiglass and attach with the wood screw. It is significant&nbspto use a guide screwdriver&nbspso you have manage on the stress and how much the screw goes. If not, you can end up cracking the plexiglass.

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

The wooden grain enhancer adds a awesome effect! I utilised the black wooden grain enhancer on two and the white on two.

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