Making Picture Frames, Everything You Need To Know

Making picture frames involves several steps. At first glance picture framing may seem hard and you might feel that it is something best left to the professionals. However, it is a skill that is not hard to learn and once you get started it may develop into a hobby or even a part-time or full time business. Many people are always looking for someone to frame their picture or art and you could just be the person they need.

Equipment You Need for Making Frames

When you start making frames, you need to have some basic picture framing equipment including:

• A mat board
• Cutters for the mats
• Measuring tape
• Hanging hardware supplies
• Corner gauge
• Embossing tool
• V-nails

You can use simple things from around the house, and you can get everything you need from our online retailers. Our merchants have online catalogs that you can browse through and choose the various supplies, equipment and accessories you need to get started.

Making Your First Picture Frame

Start with a piece of thick cardboard that when cut in a triangle will stand on its own. Then cut out a piece of cardboard to go around the perimeter of the photo. Cover this with a layer of glue and then put whatever you want on the glue to make a frame. Put on as many things as you like until the whole frame is completely covered. Tape the picture inside the frame and there - you have a new frame.