How To Re-Size Thrift Store Frames: No Power Tools Needed!

[@win4251]

Very clear concise and efficient. Saves me lots of money. Genius.

[@lorendaaltenbern4988]

This is exactly the video I was looking for because I need some odd-shaped frames and I have hundreds of frames in my basement! Thank you!!!

[@petewillis8792]

Narrator was clear & articulate. Nice job!

[@sandramedina1517]

Thank You. I've been struggling all day by myself. This really helped.

[@eehud]

I always hit up the thrift store when framing art, but I'd never thought about resizing thrift store frames! Awesome video :)

[@squirrlee6463]

Chose your video over others because your shirt was cute and am now cruising through your channel. Love your ideas, art style, and instructional method!

[@tonis2208]

I sew cross stitch pieces which come out in odd shapes. I had the idea of the thrift store, but I wasn’t sure how to resize it. Funny enough, I needed 7 x 13! So very appropriate size for me today. Thank you so much for your clear directions! you have opened up a whole New World for my cross stitch!

[@KittenStitcher]

Very nice tutorial -- I worked at a number of frame shops over the years, and it's not rocket science, for sure. If people are nervous about cutting glass or plexiglass, having your local frame shop cut you a piece is not generally expensive. You don't have to have a frame shop do every part of your project. They can do as little as put a hanger on for you! I like using small local frame shops, but definitely it's great to develop a friendly relationship with any local framer, especially if you are an artist or love art/decorating. - T

[@sfowler1017]

I definitely knew about repurposing thrift store frames, but using them to build custom sizes never occurred to me. Genius!

[@donnaholloway1229]

Thank goodness you are here. I knew it could be done, but had never watched it. You are a money saver for sure.

[@bleugaze]

You have just changed my life. Thank you.

[@radiofriendlybox]

oh man. good to see i'm not the only one who does this.

[@what_katy_did]

Your voice is so calming! These tutorials are wonderful ^-^

[@JL-il6vk]

Thank you for sharing your skill and talent! You did an amazing job on resizing the frame. I also have one to do and your video has given me the confidence to do what I thought I had to do. Seeing it done makes it so much easier for me! I went to Michael’s and they wanted $160 for a custom frame, no backer and no glass! I took a pre-made frame and they were buy 1 get 2 free. Got 3 frames for $15. Tomorrow, I will do the cutting and glue everything back together for my special custom size picture! Thank you!!!!!

[@glowfishin1]

An Epbot video in my feed? BEST DAY EVER!

[@CapnBadger]

Aaarrgghh.. John! I literally fought my way through this LAST WEEK. Your way is much much better. So glad you guys are doing these videos. Keep it up!

[@bethanyconboy4481]

Great idea! I do cross stitch and some of them are tricky sizes. I’m excited to try this with a piece I have in mind!

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Nice job! Thanks for the video and good idea! I use mostly thrift store frames to frame artwork. I've thought of making my own frames from scratch since I'm a woodworker, but this is so much easier and cheaper. Before I had a power miter saw I used one of those boxes to put molding around my living and bedrooms. It worked fine.

[@SteveSlezak]

Very cool. I just used your technique on an ornate frame that was too large for my art. I bought the frame for $12.99 at a Goodwill Store. Thanks!

[@EpbotVideo]

That's awesome! Thrift stores are the BEST for fancy frames.

[@scottcosta7119]

Just the video I was looking for. Simple and easy for anyone at home. Great delivery. And LOVE the artwork and frames in your home. Thank you!

[@Treetop4045]

Wow you art collection is amazing!

[@madisonbrewer3575]

super helpful for my senior project!!! thank you!!!

[@ashleyhasna2049]

I'm looking to do this to some frames I've already bought, but I was going to buy the tools off of Amazon. You should add all of the items he recommended to your Amazon shop, so I can give you the much deserved credit!

[@EpbotVideo]

Ah, good point, thx for the suggestion! I'll go see what I can add to our Amazon lists.

[@LuniDings]

I love this! And John's voice is wonderful to listen to! (And Jen's too of course) :)

[@heidileaf5500]

I absolutely LOVE the art you have in your home. Do you have a video on the piece at 40 seconds? Where the art is on the outside of the mat. Please do a video on that!

[@EpbotVideo]

Thank you! We're big art lovers here, so I have a lot of original pieces. The pirate girl at :40 is a commission by Kellee Rily, but she sells prints of it - or at least has in the past! Here's her website: www.kelleeriley.com/

[@gewels]

I was going to say the same thing... my son and I are redecorating this house I bought in that same style (steampunk) and I loved seeing they'd done in their home!

[@pinkiewelborne1525]

Completely helpful video. :) Now all I need is some art to frame!!!

[@theotterdanny5800]

This is pretty awesome. Didn't think of this

[@maximelauze682]

Thanks so much! Best video i was able to find so far!

[@MartinFutter70]

Nice vid, great tips and fantastic t-shirt 👍

[@dianathorpe2280]

That was great! I will definitely use your instructions for my ne t cross stitch frames. I

[@987654321mnbv]

Thanks for a very detailed instruction!

[@readergonerogue]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for posting. Do you ever cut your own mats? I'd love to hear any info you have on that as well.

[@EpbotVideo]

Yes, we've cut LOTS of mats over the years. You'll need a mat cutter with the angled blade if you want the bevel inside, but lately we've started covering our mats in fabrics like silk or faux leather, so the angle cutter isn't necessary. I have a tutorial on Epbot if you'd like to see that method, which doesn't require any special tools: www.epbot.com/2015/02/never-buy-custom-mats-again.html

[@curtzamzow4512]

I appreciate this. It was just what I was looking for

[@KathyBrooksArt]

What a great video and instruction. Thanks!

[@deedunn9811]

Very helpful! I have been painting up a storm and have 130 pieces to frame. Your video may be what makes this possible. Thank you! What about taking apart the corners of a wood frame that has been stapled together across the angle with a nailer? I was hoping to use both ends of the frame as is, and shorten the side pieces but can't figure out how to get out the staples without gouging into the frame. Any suggestions?

[@pni2009]

Thanks very much. Great ideas!

[@touchofdumb]

Turned out nice!

[@dennishansbury6362]

I need this so bad!!! Thank you ❤

[@jonathanabreu3782]

Amazing sir, thank you!!

[@hondorama]

Really well explained, thanks!!

[@Spiritgumm]

Why not cut the old frame to use 2 diagonally opposing corners intact, instead of one corner with two separate pieces? It's one less edge to glue/assemble and potentially mess up with a saw.

[@rossanaleblanc]

Thanks just what I was looking for.

[@jodidacosta9541]

Succint & helpful; thank you!

[@jackinajacket9455]

Hell yeah thank you

[@glicmathan1771]

Great tips!

[@drfred1203]

Yup! 😁👍

[@jabelakhdar1014]

Great job

[@lorendaaltenbern4988]

I’ve always been told to cover the back with paper to keep the dust out. Do you do that?

[@mariaholvoegouras936]

Would absolutely love a video that tackles a big frame and without glass, I struggle with (what looks so easy in this video) marking up the first cuts and rarely get it right.... Because of this I generally I buy the used frames and cut board to fit. Today however, I realised I had painted on the incorrect board and I don't have a frame that fits and must cut one down...:( Unfortunately the painting is large....) HELP!

[@vaibanez17]

I need a 22x22 frame but nobody makes one. Would you do this with a 22x28 frame?

[@jabelakhdar1014]

Ty very much

[@dianathorpe2280]

Have you ever made videos under the name Jazzy Hands? Your voice is identical to his😊

[@EpbotVideo]

Off to ask John if he has an alter ego I should know about...

[@romcallis]

All the plexiglass I have priced is very expensive. Glass is much cheaper and very easy to cut with a glass cutter

[@janeromnicki6598]

There are many similar projects in Woodglut's plans.

[@shantahsieh4833]

I heard very good opinions about the Woodglut plans.

[@peanut924]

Vid was too fast lol

[@johnrobertd748]

Dont listen to Jen

[@maureenhowland333]

Audio TERRIBLE. COULDN'T HEAR YOU.

[@nightcatbooks]

I've seen frames at dollar stores too for fairly cheap. Just a couple questions. I know putting masking tape over the piece will prevent tearout, but will the same hold true on an ornate frame? And some of the frame I've seen have what looks like a longer piece of squiggly metal embedded in the frame, going across the corner to snugly hold the joint together. Any ideas on how to overcome that?

[@Crossword131]

Personally, I would ditch the existing brad/joiner metal piece and either glue and staple or use a small L bracket to make sure you don't have structural problems later. If you can leave it in place, just reinforce it, I have had a few of those give way.

[@Crossword131]

Are you using a drop/miter saw? If your blade is thin enough the molding (ornate or not) should cut fine. Its made to be chopped at the frame shop, and I cant remember the last time someone effed up a length of molding because it sawed badly. Good luck, homie!!!

[@SMaher-tj9fj]

Please never use masking tape on artwork! It will destroy it over time and leave stains! Acid free tape is cheap and one roll will last for ages.