Asked on Aug 4, 2018
How to frame pictures that are not a standard size?
I have several pictures printed on 1/4" foamboard and none are a standard size. I do not have the ability to cut my own wood to construct them. I need to frame them inexpensively. Any suggestions?
Hi Ginny, you could purchase several frames that will fit the largest picture you have and then create a paper matte to place behind the other pictures that are not as large and frame them all in the same size frame but with different sized mattes.
Matting is fairly inexpensive, so you could get custom cut to the size of your pictures on the inside and standard frame size on the outside.
Some of our hobby shops do framing..you could inquire costs.
Go to your local Home Depot and pick out some decorative molding. Ask them if they will cut to your size specs. Wood glue and staple together, then paint. If you want a more finished look with 45 degree cuts, purchase an angle guide, a small hand saw, and some sandpaper.
Some hobby shops have frame pieces that you put together yourself. You buy the width and length you need. They come with clips for the corners. Also could you shave off the edge of the foam board without ruining the picture to make it a standard size?
That would be a great solution! Do you know what stores online sell pieces of frames in various sizes?
I can cut the foamboard, but can not make them standard sizes.
Thanks
Try Michaels or hobby lobby. I have seen them at both in the past.