Framed Oval
by admin on October 3rd, 2007
filed under Mirrors
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Anyone have advice/ tips for DIY framing rectangular prints in oval frames?
Have a large stairway that really needs some decor. Have chosen some beautiful prints but all are rectangular. The space would certainly be more visually pleasing if oval frames were used. Problem is, professional custom framing will cost an arm & a leg (multiple times the price of the prints themselves). Have found reasonably priced ready made frames for DIY but would like a clean & professional look. Any help would be appreciated.
If you look around, you can find pre-made frames that are oval, with the white paper backing and a rectangular opening for the print. If you cant find one, they are simple to make.
1) buy a larger than you need oval frame
2) buy some thick white (or whatever color) cardstock( larger than the size of your print)
3) Cut a whole in the cardstock for your opening for your print
4) cut the 'outside' of the cardstock to fit in your oval frame
Easy way to do this would be to take out the backing of the frame, and trace onto the cardstock for cutting the outline. Then, on the back of the cardstock, trace your print and cut out your opening.
I hope this makes sense, it really is pretty simple to do, and can be very inexpensive, plus, you'll get the satisfaction of doing it yourself!!
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