What Tools do I Need to Put Together a Picture Frame?

What Tools do I Need to Put Together a Picture Frame?


Our hobby is unique because you don't need to be an expert - or even handy - to create a one-of-a-kind art installation. All you need are a few simple...

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3 Do-It-Yourself Framing Supplies Every Custom Picture Frame Needs

3 Do-It-Yourself Framing Supplies Every Custom Picture Frame Needs


Finding the perfect picture frame moulding is the first step. The next step when working on a custom project is choosing the right acrylic and boards to...

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How to Choose a Picture Frame

How to Choose a Picture Frame


There's more style and creativity when it comes to picture framing than just walking over to your nearest big box craft store and picking out something...

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5 Types of Custom Picture Frames to Spice Up Your Home

5 Types of Custom Picture Frames to Spice Up Your Home


You’ve spent a lot of time making your house a home, now is the perfect time to add a little flair to your living space. The trick is identifying the...

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Name Your Own Price For Picture Framing

Name Your Own Price for Picture Framing

Name Your Own Price For Picture Framing


As anyone who’s visited a frame shop knows, picture framing can be expensive. Framing4Yourself gives you custom tools to modify the type and quantity...

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The Wood Used in Our Picture Frames

The wood used in our picture frames

The Wood Used in Our Picture Frames


The wood used in our picture frames is of several types. The majority of our frames are made from finger-jointed pine, a type of wood in which the lengths...

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How to Build a Shadowbox Frame

How to Build a Shadowbox Frame


Note: These images are from the excellent video “How to Build a Shadowbox Frame” by Alex and Seth. To see all the details and learn how to...

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How to Stain or Paint Unfinished Wood Picture Frames

How to Stain or Paint Unfinished Wood Picture Frames


Staining picture frames There are four easy steps to stain unfinished wood picture frame mouldings: Assemble the frame. Sand the frame with 220 grit sandpaper...

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How to Use Raw Unfinished Picture Frame Mouldings

Raw unfinished poplar picture frame moulding

How to Use Raw Unfinished Picture Frame Mouldings


When you use raw unfinished picture frame mouldings, be careful. Certain wood types, such as poplar (see image), should not be used raw. By “raw”...

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