How to Make a large scale wooden frame

I’ve been looking for the perfect print for my living room for quite some time. I finally found a print, that happens to be on the large size. All to find out, a 31” x 47” print can cost anywhere from $250 - $600 to frame. So I took matters into my own hands and decided to make one. I only spent about $30 doing so. I figured I share this fun and easy DIY for anyone else needing to save a few bucks, but wanting to frame a large scale print or piece of artwork.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 composite board (to fit your art work)

• 4 pieces of wood moulding (2 vertical pieces and 2 horizontal pieces - to fit the dimensions of your art work)

• gorilla glue

• wood filler

• sand paper

• 1/2 inch nails

• picture fasteners

• hammer

Directions:

Step 1: select a composite board to fit your art

Step 2: select your choice of moulding from hardware store

Step 3: cut 4 pieces of your moulding. (Two should be measured to the vertical measurement of your print and two should be the same as your horizontal measurement).

Step 4: cut 45 degree angles into each end of the moulding. They should come together in a “V” shape.

Step 5: after you have your 45 degree angles cut, ensure that all four pieces fit the frame.

Step 6: place art on top of composite board and glue edges with gorilla glue

Step 7: glue moulding pieces to the edges of the art and composite board. Glue the edges together.

Step 8: let the frame sit for 24 hours. I laid books on top of it to make sure the pieces that were glued remained forced together.

Step 9: turn the frame over to expose the back of the composite board and attach self fastening tooth hanger (I attached three fasteners just 2 inches down from the top of the board - 20 inches in between each fastener).

Step 10: hammer 1/2 inch nails 3 - 5 inches apart into composite board edges to further secure the moulding.

Step 11: place nails in wall where you intend to place art piece.

Step 12: turn your art piece over (to the front) and fill in the joint edges with wood filler

Step 13: sand wood filler down to your liking.

Step 14: hang up your art and enjoy saving hundreds of dollars on a frame!