How to Make HUGE DIY Custom Picture Frames--SO EASY!

[@mrkshply]

Thank you! I've been looking for a way to make frames that didn't involve clamps or tape, and you're the only person who figured out the answer. Your frames look great by the way. I love how you break the rules.

[@pteddie6965]

I love the look of these pictures of "your kids" on the wall. Thanks for sharing this video with us.😀

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha they are definitely our “kids.” We actually lost our grey cat about a month ago to a stroke and we miss her every day. But I wanted to frame her anyway because she was a big part of the family while we had her 💕

[@crazydoglady5]

@@WoodshopDiaries oh so sorry Shara. Losing a pet is just as painful as us humans. I lost 2 in 2020 and there is one i just cant seem to get past. She was a special needs dog. She lived much longer than anyone expected. She was 11 when she passed.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Pets are family. It’s so tough to lose one. I’m so sorry to hear that!

[@bryans8656]

This is perfect. My wife is an artist and I build the frames for her, and I picked up some great tips.

[@rneustel388]

Thanks for sharing! Your fur babies are adorable, especially the sweet pooch!!

[@sociology3343]

I can't resist pointing out that I make my own frames for MUCH MUCH less than a custom frame would cost. I just framed a print that was about 16 x 20 inches in cherry for about $15 ALL IN.

[@joelalexander4513]

With cherry? Really?....isn't cherry expensive?

[@jpinke00]

Great tips! Especially reusing the plexiglass in Walmart poster frames! Genius!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I always like finding ways to save a few bucks! 🙌

[@Catstagram-q9s]

Wow, this DIY tutorial is fantastic! I love how easy and creative it is to make custom picture frames. The step-by-step instructions are super clear, and the end result looks amazing! I can't wait to try this out for my own photos. Thanks for sharing!"

[@ronnorris1504]

i did custom framing for years and now retired. Glad to see this video and to show how easy it is to do your own picture frames. Thanks for sharing but please the middle one is a little upside down. Hard for an ole man to set on his head to enjoy.🤣

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I bet you made yours a little fancier than these! That would be a fun job, I think. Haha I took Lucy’s original photo at that angle when she was laying upside down and when I printed it and turned it the other way in the frame, it looked weird. I kind of like that she’s a different way than the others 🤣

[@dougbrown7150]

Ron Norris I'm watching this preping to frame a large jigsaw puzzle. Would I need to add relief to allow for thickness? Any other tips would be appreciated

[@Alaska-me5jc]

Thank you! Your so cool. I am an abstract painter and because i use very large canvases, i have to make my own frames. I appreciated this video

[@mariannerady1137]

super impactful! I'd love seeing more of these smaller projects bc I am not someone who will build large furniture pieces

[@crazydoglady5]

same here although i did build a HUGE freaking desk last yr. I am considering building a bed frame like Shara did in last video...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’d love to do more small projects too…they’re not as time consuming and a nice change of pace haha. My small projects never seem to do as well as my larger ones, so I don’t usually make videos of them. But I do have a ton of small project tutorials on my website woodshopdiaries.com 🙌

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, I knew Lucy would be a Star one day. So here you are idolizing her! Love your frames. Now you have me looking at the walls in my house. I've been building frames of all sizes for years always trying to pursue the perfect matching 45. I'm still working on that. Your artistry and taste really shines here. Thanks for Sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Lucy thinks she is the main character everywhere she goes 🤣 and to be honest, she usually is ha. Perfect 45s are impossible, I think. I feel like anyone who claims to cut them is lying 🤣 but I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching. Have a great weekend!

[@MrHarley950]

Simple, yes. Tasteful, absolutely! As always, great idea Shara.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@lumbauer]

I worked in a custom framing shop for several years in and after college-- any frame store worth visiting will happily cut your mats for you (without making you buy frames or other things), and at least where I worked, it wasn't that much more expensive than just an uncut mat board. There's definitely some skill and equipment involved that can guarantee results that look good. This is a thing that's really easy to mess up, and if you have to buy 2 (or more!) mat boards, that's definitely more expensive than a custom cut one! Also, it would not have been hard to convince me at least to cut the mats like that -- I love the "weighted" look, and even if I didn't like it, if a customer comes clearly knowing what they want, I was always happy to go with their plan -- there are obviously plenty of decorating styles, and framers know that more than most! That said, there is a TON of markup in the custom frames themselves, and it can definitely be worth it to build your own, especially at larger sizes like these!

[@RFakonWolf_Art]

I collect posters and I'm tired of buying or ordering custom frames for them. Your video is very inspiring for me to make my own frame so I can collect and display as many posters as I want. ❤ I'll try my best to make it possible.

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good shara I'm happy to watching your videos thank you

[@johnkelley9877]

The frames and photos look very good! It may cost more to make your own frame but you get the size and style you want. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@crazydoglady5]

that's my thoughts too. Many of your store bought frames are cheap made too unless you go to a frame shop..then its outrageously expensive. I wonder how you would also make a frame that holds medals or alike..that needs to not be touching the glass....

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! I was so happy with how well these turned out considering how simple they were. But they were exactly what my dining room wall needed 🙌 I appreciate you watching and following along. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@5280Woodworking]

Looks great. Matt cutters are pretty inexpensive and easy to use. Well worth the price because it save so much time!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks! I have an exacto knife somewhere that I’ve used before but couldn’t find it. The utility knife seemed to do just as well as long as I used a fresh blade.

[@Xander054]

Really nice to see different ways to do this kind of thing vs big table saws, jointers, 1000 clamps, etc.. Great work! 😊

[@jimgreenhouse214]

Came out beautiful

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@PCHPatti]

Thanks for the DIY version of a simple frame.

[@DMAG-3200]

Good morning Shara, always love your projects. I like how your brain works. Imagine it then build it. Very cool 😎. Keep them coming. 👍 have a great day.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi!! I hope you’re having a great weekend! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy seeing some of the crazy ideas my brain thinks up 🤣

[@micklatham3425]

Nice work shara.and looking beautiful as always. 😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dy1an]

Nice frames ☺️ For cutting the matt board, you can buy a matt board cutter that slides along a straight edge and cuts the matt with a bevelled edge. That makes getting the cut straight a lot easier, and also gives it a really nice effect with the bevel.

[@derrick1125]

Those are really nice and simple frames. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate you watching!

[@MoLeaveBrainstainzz]

Thank you so much 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 job well done! I’m about gather my supplies & go overboard😂 you’re a life saver

[@brewster3987]

So, there are only a handful of channels that I have "notifications" turned on. And of those, there are only a few that I will stop what I'm doing to watch when the bell rings. Yours is one. Why? Because I love your design philosophy and aesthetic, your building methods, and your attitude. Plus you have a very pleasant way of presenting. All that to say - from my perspective (and, I suspect, many of your subscribers as well), don't apologize for a video on picture framing! Heck, if you made a video about how to watch paint dry, I'd watch it... 😂 P.S. a triple-chip grind (TCG) blade on a table saw works wonders for plexiglas/acrylics etc.!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You are so kind. I really appreciate that! And I’m glad to hear you enjoy the videos and all the chaos I produce in the shop 🤣 I always aim to share the is stuff in a way that’s (hopefully) fun and encouraging vs too technical and overwhelming. I’m glad to hear it comes across that way. Also, I knew you could use a table saw to cut plexiglass, but I’m always a little nervous with it so I hadn’t looked into it too much 😅 next time, I’ll have to grab one of those blades and give it a shot. It would be much quicker than a circ saw 🙈 thanks for sharing!

[@jjs811]

They look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@cadencefarm7005]

I love this! I will use it w/o the mat and plexiglass to frame my canvas paintings. Thank you for this great tutorial!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This would be perfect for canvas frames! 🙌

[@lovejones7545]

That's pretty cool Shara. I love how you like to mix up your build projects. Keep them coming🤙🏾💯

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Sometimes I get tired of building huge stuff. And sometimes the shop is just too hot to be in there all day working (that’s my excuse this time 😅) so smaller, quicker projects are a fun change of pace! 🙌 I appreciate you watching both the big and small project videos. Have a great weekend!

[@Jones572]

@@WoodshopDiaries wouldn’t miss your videos for anything🤙🏾💯

[@laurenw2446]

This is great! Thinking of doing this for a nice print I just ordered for my dining room. Thanks for sharing!!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Hey Shara, this looks great and you make it look so easy to build! Glad that Lou made her mandatory appearance! This is certainly one of those simple projects that I certainly need to see from time to time. Thanks and hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I love switching things up here and there and doing some small, simple projects vs the week long massive builds haha. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m glad you got to see Lou’s appearance…although it was short 😅 thanks again for watching and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@TheMusicRecordingNetwork]

What was amazing... I will try this now

[@polgartibor1958]

🥰🥰😘Shara thank for video - you ist one wonderful woman !!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stephenwilliams4118]

Awesome little idea for making frames as gifts as well. I have a number of ideas as a result of this video. I especially like the idea of buying the frames from Walmart to save on the cost of the Plexi

[@spro957]

Amazing job Shara 😊

[@tigressatwork1708]

Very well explained! Thank you 😊

[@yourunclesam6780]

That's fantastic projects. Thanks

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!

[@user26344]

Appreciate you prefacing with explaining this project might not be worth undertaking, cost-wise, for some people and providing alternatives. Your channel is clearly centered around practicality and is just one reason why I love it. Also, I personally don’t mind smaller build guides like this as it’s still considered a “home” build in my mind. I also find it useful to watch your approach to various builds as ideas in them can be applied elsewhere. Simply put, I’ll watch any video you make, so keep ‘em coming! 😆

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha I always have people telling me that my projects aren’t cheaper than just buying the thing (which is rarely true, but 🤷‍♀️😂), so I made sure to preface that in this case, it very well may not be. BUT, you get what you want when you make it yourself and to me, that’s worth a lot because I’m picky 🤣 anyway, I appreciate your kind words and I’m truly glad you enjoy the simplicity of the channel. Thank you so much for watching and following along 🙌 have a great weekend!

[@johannesputter8455]

For the point of the channel : Pictures are wall furniture 😉And like you´re idea of this wood framing. In fact I have an old picture of our first Dog , needing a reframing; I think I try it. Waiting for your next ideas!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I love that 🤣 pictures ARE wall furniture! I hope you give this a try for your pet photo. I think pets make the best art. I’ll be back soon with some new projects 🙌 have a great weekend!

[@SaintLucifer666]

Your tip to buy the cheap poster frames from Wallyworld to repurpose the plexiglass was sheer genius! Thank you so much, I’ve been way overpaying for plexiglass from the big box home stores .

[@lesliemctavish4300]

thankyou. it makes building simple.

[@norcross26]

Nice little project 👌

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@kshum6604]

Thank goodness you are doing a simple setup. I don't have space or budget for $$$ worth of tools to make some frames.

[@lauraheyman2011]

I love these! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@TheJanicetunes]

GREAT job!!!

[@margie2092]

Love it. I do have one suggestion if you use Frixion pens you just heat it with your heat gun the marks disappear. It’s a total game changer!

[@crazydoglady5]

from the mat board?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Ahh, I’ll have to look into that for next time! Thanks for letting me know!

[@jbb5470]

Great job Shara! Nice and simple to build but look very nice in your space! Always enjoy your work, thank you for posting!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Shara! Nicely done! 😃 I need to make some as well, but I'm going to print the pictures first. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Printing the pictures is always fun…haha I wonder what the people who printed them thought when I had giant pictures of pet faces 🤣 anyway, I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@90210sky]

great idea, i'll use MDF as it will give a perfectly smooth finish after prime and paint.

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Love how those turned out! I never thought of making frames that way. It is so much easier than the traditional ways which require cutting a rabbet for the glass/picture/backer to fit in and using different router bits to make the frame profile. Your way gives a nice clean 3D look but is much easier. Thanks for the great tips too like using plexiglass from poster frames which might be less expensive!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes, for sure! I made my dad a “fancy” frame several years ago with routed edges and rabbets for the glass. It took forever and was such a pain. This took like 30 minutes and looks so much better than the one I made back then. So glad you enjoyed the video and the tips. Thanks for watching and Have a great weekend! 😎

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Very nice. 👍 I work with things made of plywood that often have to be glued (new or repair) and I was not aware of the fast dry Krazy glue. I'll have to see if it is strong enough for my projects. Clearly seems to work fine for light-weight projects.

[@pmapaez]

Cool and slick

[@StoicRageTV]

13x19 frames are expensive- this is what I print as a professional photographer. I will be utilizing this. Thank you!

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

This was amazing thank you

[@randallmcilwaine2191]

Great video. My daughter is an artist and gifts us with original art that doesn't always fit standard frames.

[@loramcclamrock5549]

I've been wondering how to do this. Thanks!

[@AniefaJewel]

That's a really nice video..I just need the tools now.....

[@moh.basel88]

Well don shara 👏👏👏🌹

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@spacekusa]

where can i buy plexiglass like 140 inches? and where do you buy material for frames

[@alerrapalexrap36]

realy good video... congratulations

[@pamelamayfield7496]

Love your work ,do you have a build on that lantern on the table .

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I do have one here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-wooden-lantern-with-curved-top/

[@guynouri]

Amazing🎉

[@Liz-yw5rj]

Hi Shara. I got confused with the measurements. If the front wood is the size of the glass ( that is 27x30), what will be the size of the back wood for the frame? Thank you

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! It’s all explained here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/easy-large-custom-diy-picture-frames/ 😊

[@rationalistinanev]

What a great project! thanks for the video. I was about to buy 6/4 hardwood and dado the same project your approach is more practical. Wouldn't it be nice if you had a CO2 laser to cut your materials?

[@brettepruitt8960]

Clever way to avoid cutting a groove (rabbat?) on the back. That puts this project in the realm of possibility for those of us without special and expensive tools..

[@gsilcoful]

Cool.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@mistypadgette7645]

You are so talented... I was wondering if you could make a pie safe with cabinet doors with tin in serts

[@b3arwithm3]

I have a hard time finding straight long strips. Would plywood be a good substitute?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Plywood would work, but you’ll have to deal with the edges. I cut my own 1x2s from wider boards to get straight ones. That’s what I’d recommend.

[@superbear617]

Nice job! What thickness of plexiglass do you recommend for a larger project? Your link suggests 3/16". Thank you!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

What I used here was slightly under 1/8”. It worked great and they’re pretty large.

[@superbear617]

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you so much for the prompt response!! Very helpful.

[@BlamFamm]

Nice!!!!!

[@crazydoglady5]

OMG..i have been trying to figure out for a year how to make two custom frames without having to use a router..in which I dont have. This was much easier. I do have a question. I have 2 pieces of plywood that are 1/2 inch thick. I did some woodburning on them of two of my dogs. I wanted to frame them. What size boards would you use for the frame to inset the plywood and anything else you would recommend? LOVE the pet pics....

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes!! I made a “fancy” picture frame years ago for a giant poster my dad wanted to frame and I cut a fancy edge and rabbets using the router and it took forever and requires a bunch more tools. Completely unnecessary 🤣 I love keeping things simple. If what you’re framing is 1/2” thick, you can build the same way and just inset the inside frame 1/2” from the back. Just set the plywood in place and add the turn button tabs right behind them…no need for plexiglass (unless you wanted to), mat board or cardboard.

[@crazydoglady5]

@@WoodshopDiaries ok great thank you......

[@alexline4131]

You have no idea how much I need custom-sized frames.

[@stacielarbee7139]

You said in your video that there are places that you can have custom frames made for almost the same price as making on yourself. What places are these cause everywhere I go there an arm and a leg?

[@christophermckinney984]

These may not be your “normal” size, or as you stated, “follow the rules of framing”, but I really like the effect they have, and they are so much more fun and interesting this way!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I agree! 🙌 but I know my “weird” ideas aren’t for everything haha. I’m glad you liked it! I smile every time I walk by them 😁 Thanks so much for watching and following along 😊

[@Annastasha_artist]

Crazy glue!!!! Genius. Has is held up for over the years?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

They’re still hanging right there in the same place! I smile every time I see them 😊

[@cristianvai3650]

Great job!which kind of glue for assembly?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I explained it in the video and linked the exact glue in the description 😊

[@cristianvai3650]

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you so much,Sorry i'm Italian and i don't speack english very well!!!

[@tudor888]

Do you know of any places that sell custom frames, especially large ones? Thanks!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m sure there are some local places around you that do. You’d have to google “local custom picture frames” to find them for your area. But if you have a hobby lobby or Michaels store around, they do as well.

[@nobuckle40]

Nice picture frames. I was surprised that you did not reinforce the corners. Is the glue that you used a thick glue?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you. I didn’t…I just applied the glue on each joint and the corners fit together nice and tight (mostly because I was able to hold them that way vs using clamps). This is basically a super glue for wood. I’ve used it quite a bit on small and lightweight stuff and it holds great for everything I’ve done with it so far. But If you’re concerned, you’re welcome to nail or use a a thicker, slow drying glue instead.

[@CC-kr2fs]

I don't live bt a big city, so where do you get your crazy wood glue?.. The frames are great by the way..

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’ve linked the glue in the video description. You can order it online 👍

[@kronos1017]

Nice arms!!😍😎

[@IAMACHILDOFTHEMOSTHIGHGOD]

I like some images on Pinterest but how do I print them that big if I don’t have the digitals? ❤

[@WoodshopDiaries]

First, I’d make sure to check images on Pinterest to see if you’d be allowed to print them anyway due to copyright rules. The best option is to take and print your own images to avoid infringement issues.

[@JayBergCustoms]

I'm here to appreciate how Lucy is 'upside down' 😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha everyone makes that comment 🤣 the original photo I took of her like that was from that angle so it looked weird when I turned it the other way. I’m playing it off like It’s a statement piece 🤣🤣

[@JayBergCustoms]

@@WoodshopDiaries Oh, I'm sure it fits her personality :) I have four large pics of my pittie hung on a wall in our entry hallway - two serious, two goofy. They are some of my favorite things ❤

[@kimquinn7728]

I just stumbled across your video and preparing to watch. Really appreciate the comments I am reading here. My question is- After covid hit I purchased a polyester wall mural, 60"x90". All tips about mounting has mostly been 'tack it to a wall'. Ugh. I'm 63, not 16. How can I build a frugal frame that will allow me to turn over, say 1 1/2- 2" so it appears like a Wrapped frame. I dont want to lose much size and, unlike a weighty fabric tapestry, to simply hang this from one length of wood along the long top edge won't work. It doesn't have the weight in the fabric to look proper. I dont think so, anyway. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you for patiently reading this. P.S. Loved the tip about holding the tiny nails with a pair of pliers...🤦‍♀️ WHY did I never think of this before bashing myself?

[@jozareesakids6831]

What name OHP sheet or what?

[@camelloface]

Beautiful work, but why is the dog upside down?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

The original picture I took was her laying upside down in the grass. When I turned it the other way, it looked weird because her ears were flopped up. So I left it upside down because I liked it that way better.

[@camelloface]

Keep up the good work! 👍

[@adrianadrian70]

What dog breed is that? 10:09

[@WoodshopDiaries]

She’s a mutt

[@jhold7553]

Why would you not use your pet? Ha. I like that you framed them off center and stuff way more interesting

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha right?! I had more than enough photos of them to choose from and they’re so photogenic 🤣 so glad you liked my “abnormal” off center framing idea!

[@soniaiannucci8945]

🤩😍🤩😁👍

[@lupepena8138]

👍👍👍👍!!!!!!!

[@scottlnrd]

This is very handy instructional, but man does not centering your photos mess with my ocd. Lol. Yikes!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re welcome to make yours however makes you happy 👍😊

[@scottlnrd]

@@WoodshopDiaries I will definitely give it a shot. And I also do not claim to be someone to go to for decor advice. So don’t take my OCD as me telling you that you’re doing it wrong. Hahaha!

[@doycebrimmage6865]

Love your videos, but you really need a dedicated lavalier microphone.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I have one. It sucks too. Honestly didn’t know if I was actually going to post this video so I didn’t bother messing with it

[@doycebrimmage6865]

@@WoodshopDiaries "it is what it is" 😁😁

[@maxpoulin5744]

How to save money making your own frames! 20,000.00$ of equipment later...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Clearly you don’t math very well. Or have much experience with tools. No worries. I included a tools and materials list so you can figure out the actual cost. 👍

[@maxpoulin5744]

@@WoodshopDiaries talking about your workshop... Thoughhhhh

[@chevive7]

Why off center??