I wanted some frames that were a little more fancy than the ones I could buy at Wal-Mart, but don't really want to spend the money on fancy, chunky frames from other, high-end stores. So, for this post, because I forgot to do a before of the chunky frames I had on hand, I headed to my local thrift store and bought two frames: a fancy, filigree one for $.99 and a larger raised one for $1.99. I have plans for three of the chunky frames which I will post about later.
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Finished frame (meh, the picture doesn't fit - I'm still deciding which picture to put in there.) |
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Make sure the two frames you purchase fit together nicely. |
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Frame one, I chose an 8x10 size with raised wood, to match the other two frames I've already made. |
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Frame two, I got a 4x6 size with the filigree on the outside. |
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I usually don't worry about sanding or priming my frames since they don't get the wear that furniture would. Spray paint your chosen color (I'm pretty boring and use white A LOT!). |
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I like to use this antiquing glaze to add depth and interest to the frames. |
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My tool of choice to apply the glaze into the grooves. |
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Coat it pretty well, then wipe away with a damp cloth. You'll have some time and room for error and reapplication, so have fun with it! |
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Small frame finished. |
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Big frame finished. |
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I used super glue to put the two frames together, I didn't want my frames to fall apart while hanging on the wall. (With a glue gun that may have been the case.) |
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The three I've finished. The one on the top left sinks in, instead of being raised and I didn't like it, so I was happy to find the new (unpainted) ones today to replace it with. Again, depending on where I got the frames it's a pretty inexpensive project. The two today cost about $3 plus the tools and supplies I had on hand. The others were frames I had gotten for free at a garage sale, or ones that were colors that didn't fit my decor anymore that I've had since I was married, etc. Soon they'll all match! |
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