Making Frames in the Warmth
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
Rockingham, Australia
July 16, 2016 7:13pm CST
I've been saying how cold and wet it is here - by our standards. We stayed indoors yesterday and spent some time putting up more rails in the lounge to hold our photos and pictures after having had the walls painted. We needed to make some more picture frames so dodged the showers to get to the shed where we cut the timber for the frames, mitred the corners, rebated the under-edge to take the photo and routed the outside edge to a nice round shape.
As the rest of the process is mess-free, we moved into the lounge where the fire was burning and the room was lovely and cosy. The floor is vinyl rather than carpet so we were happy to construct the frames in the warmth. We covered a trestle with an old blanket and set to work.
The corners of the frames were stapled and glued then clamped using a smart gizmo we picked up at the hardware store. This makes easy work of what is usually quite difficult - getting perfect angles at each corner. Once the glue dries we'll use a little wood putty to tidy up any corners that need it, then give the frames a light sanding and finally paint them. It was nice to have a productive day without freezing ourselves to ice-blocks. And again we were reminded how having the right tools can make a task much easier.
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@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
17 Jul 16
I invest on the right tools in making my craft too but in here, they can really be expensive.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
We made some years ago but they weren't nearly as good as these have turned out.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
17 Jul 16
I could use some frames, I have 2 paintings, one done by a friend, one done by my late uncle, that are up with none right now, looks odd.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Jul 16
@JudyEv ours are painted on canvas, but look odd with no frames
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
One photo has been printed on canvas and that doesn't have a frame but it doesn't look too bad. We are lucky to have the tools although you don't need all the tools we have. Cutting the corners exactly at 45 degrees is the trickiest part.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jul 16
@Jessicalynnt our canvas photo is stretched over something, wood I guess, that is about an inch thick so we'd have to rethink how to make a frame for that. We're not 'real' picture-frame makers. 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 Jul 16
i wish i'd a quarter fer e'ery gadget the hubs's'n his possession :) sad he doesn't put such to use much these days...but that'd be 'nother story.
so glad that'cha were able to accomplish so much'n the warmth'f that fire. 'tis gonna be jest lovely when ya get all done - each peace more special coz ya did such together. big hugs!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 Jul 16
@JudyEv yer welcome :) i can't wait to see how all looks when ya get't all done, hon. i'm nearly giddy with anticipation! big hugs!
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx I wouldn't get too excited. I don't think it will be earth-shattering!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Jul 16
indeed, when we work, we have to have the right tools.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jul 16
@ridingbet There is always more than one way to do most things. :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Jul 16
@JudyEv although we can also use some replacements, right?
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
Thanks. Some will be white and couple a much darker colour.
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
Thanks Patsie. I've messaged admin because there are several of your discussions that I can't like or respond to. I don't know why. Have a good day.
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
17 Jul 16
Corner clamps are big blessings with a job like that.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul 16
The right tools make it so much easier to produce a decent-looking product.
@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
17 Jul 16
It's nice to make your picture frames than to buy them.. that way you get the exact measurements and sizes .. 
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@teamfreak16 (43611)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Jul 16
Sounds like an enjoyable, productive day.
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