Ideas needed to finish the edges

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This a handmade cardboard frame for a plain piece of mirror.  I need a way to finish the outer and inner edges that will disguise that it is cardboard. Any and all ideas are welcomed . Thank you

Sarah Barron · Answer

what about using upholstery tacks? you could have them in a different colour or continue with the blues, must say its a lovely pattern on the frame :)

Lori O'Farrill · Answer

Depending on your style... how about  Jute, Twine, Rope???

Pat burt · Answer

cover the edges in came from stained glass supplies.

Cindi · Answer

Make a rope from air dry clay.  You could even put some texture on it, and bring the front middle over the mirror a little.  They have all kinds of colors so you  could make it match.

Sirkku · Answer

The cardboard frame looks great. Glue some fabric ribbon on the outside edges.

Pat burt · Answer

When stained glass artists put together a work, one method they use is to wrap each cut piece of cut glass with a piece of meal tat comes in long strips bent into a 'U' shape (but the curve is squared off).  Then they solder the pieces together.  Depending on the thicknesses of the cardboard and the came, the cardboard might fit into the groove of the came.

Billie Joy Eller · Answer

I like the idea about using the air dry clay  you can paint it when it is dry. But I do like using a cording around the edges , it will look more profes. if you know what I mean.

Billie Joy Eller · Answer

sorry I have more to say .... It looks raised face on huh?

Mimi Jacob Hornberger · Answer

First, this is very stunning. Nice job.
In the auto parts store, you can find what is used to put on the outer edge of a car door. It's made of a rubber/plastic material and has adhesive on it. It comes in different colors. It would look great around the edges of your piece.

Mona Romero · Answer

I would stitch the around the ends with some interesting cord.  Or perhaps crochet a border...?

Shelley S · Answer

There is a silver, metallic tape that you can get at Lowes or Home Depot that would finish this off beautifully.  It's not Duct Tape.  Or in a craft store there is a flexible, round wood that is used in basket making that would finish it.  Silver or gold nail heads?

Cayte · Answer

Hot glue colored cording around the edges. That's what I'd do.  You can even spray it with clear sealant to help keep it clean. Or hot glue a string of beads. You could string pony beads the same colors as your frame for relatively cheap.

Tina Hill · Answer

so many good ideas !!!!  now I must decide .

Joann · Answer

Silicone sealer, in a tube, for sealing bathtubs. It comes in various colors and is easy to apply with a gloved finger. Do it in two coats; first fill in and make a smooth edge, let dry and apply a second, shaped coat.

Allinthefamilysingers · Answer

SO PRETTY WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL CLOCK TOO. I WOULD DO A PRETTY COLORED JUMP ROPE AROUND IT AND LET THE EDGES PUFF UPAND STAND UP AROUND IT MIGHT TRY THIS FOR A CLOCKTHE HANDS AND MOTOR AR ON EBAY NOW REALLY CHEAP. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING... GOOD JOB

Dory · Answer

Glue and lay a jute rope around the edge (paint first) , or spackle with a butter knife and paint when done. Hope they help or inspire you. Btw, love it so far

Bernice H · Answer

Wow,I couldn't believe it is cardboard. Gooood job!

Ber6246257 · Answer

Some 
copper tape would look really nice or silver.  You can get them in the plumbing dept.

Annie Doherty · Answer

I couldn't believe this was cardboard, I love it thank you for sharing. In addition to rope, you could glue ribbon or piping cord around the inner and outer rim in a colour to match or contrast. The frame looks beautiful.

Cmac · Answer

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Holly Lengner - Lost Mom · Answer

Some colored hot glue would be easy to apply to the edges and would hide the cardboard.

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