Simple Picture Frame Profiles

Framing a piece of art be it an original oil painting by an established artist a favorite photo or even a masterpiece from the hand of a grandchild.

Simple picture frame profiles.

There are several ways to clamp your frames perhaps the easiest way is to use a picture frame clamp. When it comes to creating picture frames on a router table the options become nearly overwhelming after all a picture frame is simply a molding mitered to surround art of some sort. Making a custom frame to match may be the best gift of the season. In each picture frame moulding sample set you ll be able to compare picture frames and instead of just visualizing what it will look like actually see it.

See more ideas about picture frames frame diy picture frames. Mitre box and saw. In our shop at infinity tools we ve put together a few great sets of router bits that are perfectly suited for making a wide range of frame designs. As you experiment more with other router bits you can come up with all kinds of cool edge profiles.

Best of all it s a quick and simple project to complete with the right tools and set up. Choose from metal frame corners to straight sets of wood frames to choose the best frame for your art. Casing moulding 1 4 x 1 1 4 in size similar to this one or this casing moulding primed white. Plow the inlay groove next to the rounded edge.

Choosing stock first you ll want to choose your stock. Make the blank at least 1 1 2 in. Self leveling laser level or a level and a square. Order picture frame samples from frame destination.

Masking tape will also work simply lay a strip around each corner to hold it together until the glue sets. I hope this helps you to create your own simple picture frame mouldings in your home. There are manufactured ones available or you can build your own. The most versatile router bit for this frame we ll use a simple cove to create our inside profile.

Feb 4 2017 build picture frames with plans from over a hundred styles. Round all four edges on an extra wide blank of inlay stock. Picture frames don t require a lot so your scrap pile can often yield a treasure of possibility. Wide so you can safely.

To make your design decisions easy here are five of my favorite picture frame profiles that can all be made with the infinity tools master frame making router bit package item 00 516. Rout the roundover on the outside edge of the frame stock. Stay tuned for next week when i share my painted dining room and what color i chose. Making picture frames is all about the details.