How to make a uncomplicated image body. This phase by stage tutorial exhibits you how to make plywood and plexiglass frames to display screen pictures or entertaining getaway printables! 
These are truly enjoyment to make and show your preferred shots, printables.
Or you can make them as a present!
Do-it-yourself Customized Photograph Frames
I am making use of these with Xmas printables for now but these will finally go on the white wall opposite the colorful accent wall in the kids&rsquo room.
With all that colour going on, I desired to deliver in some heat wooden tones. but we have a extremely exclusive set of toddler pictures of the young ones that have been in their place eternally! I requested them if they desired me to improve them out but the two unanimously agreed they even now wished them!
We had been employing basic white Ikea frames so I made a decision to use this chance to develop exciting frames and also use up some scrap plywood in the method. (There is some thing about the gratification you get from applying scrap wooden&hellip)
The images can be simply switched out by just using off all those screws! I additional some succulent printables just for fun.
Rustoleum despatched me their white and black wooden grain enhancer to try out and I adore the influence it adds.
Just take a look nearer! It&rsquos rather amazing! 
Components wanted to make the uncomplicated photo frame:
- Plywood &ndash lower to dimension. I utilised 8&Primex10&Key
- Plexiglass &ndash slash to dimensions. I employed 7&Primex9&Primary
- Masking tape
- ¾&rdquo wood screws
- Stain of your option &ndash I utilized Golden Oak by Varathane
- White wood grain enhancer
- Black wood grain enhancer
- Metal brush
- Straight edge and box cutter &ndash to slice the Plexiglass
- (optional) BladeRunner X2 &ndash to lower the Plexiglass
- Drill
- Screwdriver
If you are a visual individual like me, listed here are the proportions &ndash 
Producing the frames is really simple and uncomplicated. Even so, I acquired a couple of points functioning with plexiglass for the to start with time. I have highlighted that underneath. Just fork out notice to individuals and making these display screen frames will be a snap!
Below is the total video clip tutorial on how t make the frames. The comprehensive composed recommendations observe.
How to make the wood and plexiglass frames &ndash
Stage 1 &ndash Start by staining the plywood in the shade of your alternative. I utilized Golden Oak since it closely matches the Hardwood flooring in the space.Move two &ndash If you are utilizing the grain enhancer, wipe the surface with h2o to assist pop the grain. When Click Here is continue to soaked, scrub it with the steel brush. This is incredibly critical to get the grain enhancer to operate. Phase three &ndash Once the area is dried, wipe it perfectly and utilize the wooden grain enhancer versus the grain. Wipe it off just after a handful of minutes with a light-weight hand in the similar direction you utilized it.
Stage 4 &ndash Get your plexiglass prepared. To slice the plexiglass, you can use a straight edge and a box cutter to rating 7-8 periods and snap. It generates a really clean up slice. I essential to make 4 of the frames so I decided to deliver out my BladeRunner X2 which assisted make the method a bit more quickly.Action 5 &ndash Measure the place and location the plexiglass on the plywood. I made use of masking tape to hold it in its location. Then I measured and marked the places for the screws.
Move 6 &ndash Use a drill bit that is significant sufficient for the screw to go through easily. I employed a 5/32&Key. Drill very gradually! The masking tape retains the plexiglass from cracking. When you strike the wooden on the bottom, you will feel resistance. Quit when you have developed a pilot hole in the wood.Phase seven &ndash Place the photo or printable on the plywood. Use double-sided tape to maintain it in put. Eliminate protective masking from the plexiglass and attach with the wooden screw. It is vital to use a handbook screwdriver so you have manage on the pressure and how significantly the screw goes. If not, you can finish up cracking the plexiglass.
 Add Sawtooth hangers on the again and cling them up! 
The wooden grain enhancer provides a neat outcome! I utilised the black wood grain enhancer on two and the white on two.
I can&rsquot make your mind up if I like the black much more&hellipOr the white&hellip