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| Here Tara transforms a window frame from the salvage yard into a large photo frame with a "beach holiday" theme. |
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For under $100, you too can create a stunning feature for your wall.
STEP BY STEP
1To start, wipe your frame with a damp cloth and clean the glass.
2 Now sand it lightly, and replace any missing putty.
3 Paint the frame and the piece of pine being used for the shelf.
4 Use a jig saw to cut the MDF sheet to size, and fit the backings of each frame. We suggest you number the backings, as each frame may be a slightly different measurement.
5 Be careful to mark the matt board on the back on the board, not the front when cutting it to size.
6 Now centre your picture on the matt board and mark the 4 corners, and draw lines to intersect.
7 Cut out the centre piece of matt board with the matt board cutter.
8 If you don't mind having a 90 degree edge, rather than a 45 degree one, you can use a scalpel instead of a matt board cutter.
9 Hold photos in frame with some tape on the back.
10 Put the MDF backing in place, with brads (small nails) to hold it there.
11 Screw the piece of pine onto the frame from the bottom
12 Finally, attach sturdy eyelets and a picture-hanging wire and hang on your wall. |
Materials
Sash window
1 sheet MDF
Photos
Beach paraphernalia (starfish etc)
1 sheet of matt board
Blue acrylic paint
Piece of MDF for shelf
Glass cleaning fluid
Hanging cord, nails etc
TOOLS
Jigsaw
Sander
Matt Board Cutter (available from $25 to $300. Ours cost $58. Alternately, you can pay a framer for around $45).
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More Info
For window frame:
Second Hand Building Centre
432b West Botany Rd
Rockdale
(02) 9567 1322
Matt board cutter available from Janet's Art Books & Supplies
145 Victoria Ave
Chatswood
Ph: 02 9417 8572
Beach things:
Jedo's Beach House
567 Willoughby Rd
Willoughby
Ph: 02 9967 5336
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