Article: Personalized Frames
Archived on 11/18/2009
By Eva Marie Stasiak
These personalized frames are great gifts! They can literally be for anyone because they are personalized. I enjoy making them for my daughter and with children for their parents on Mother's and Father's days.
Supplies:
- Frame
- Water
- Paint / Spray paint
- Hot glue gun
- Paint brushes
- Decorations
- Sealer
Directions:
Once you have gathered all your supplies select the color you would like to paint your frame. After removing the glass and backing of the frame; paint or spray paint it. For the best results use two coats of paint, and let dry for at least 2 hours.
Next you will want to paint on any personalization or wording. Do all your painting before you glue on any decorations, this keeps your work surface flat. Again let your frame dry before continuing.
After your paint has dried you should spray the entire painted area with a sealer. You can use a satin sealer or glossy sealer to add a shimmer to your art. This will increase the life of your frames paint job.
The last steps are to lay out any decorations you would like to attach to the frame. Lay everything out first to ensure it all fits and looks the way you like. Then hot glue them into place.
Let the frame dry for 24 hours before replacing the glass and adding a picture.
Feedback:
RE: Personalized Frames
Pretty and easy thank you. (03/21/2006)
By meoowmom
RE: Personalized Frames
These are really neat! I might try some of these. Thanks for posting the directions! (03/21/2006)
By rainwolf
RE: Personalized Frames
They look great! I think that I could even make one of those frames. I will look forward to making one. Thank you for such clear directions! Best wishes (03/22/2006)
By Sheri
RE: Personalized Frames
Awesome - good project idea, I love it! (03/25/2006)
By wdyjsu
RE: Personalized Frames
Real pretty, I love it when someone gives good ideas with a picture. Thanks (04/01/2006)
By nmcl
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