Simple Picture Frame Profiles

I hope this helps you to create your own simple picture frame mouldings in your home.

Simple picture frame profiles.

Wide so you can safely. Feb 4 2017 build picture frames with plans from over a hundred styles. Cut the inside edge profile. Casing moulding 1 4 x 1 1 4 in size similar to this one or this casing moulding primed white.

Choosing stock first you ll want to choose your stock. There are manufactured ones available or you can build your own. As you experiment more with other router bits you can come up with all kinds of cool edge profiles. The most versatile router bit for this frame we ll use a simple cove to create our inside profile.

Making picture frames is all about the details. When it comes to creating picture frames on a router table the options become nearly overwhelming after all a picture frame is simply a molding mitered to surround art of some sort. In each picture frame moulding sample set you ll be able to compare picture frames and instead of just visualizing what it will look like actually see it. In our shop at infinity tools we ve put together a few great sets of router bits that are perfectly suited for making a wide range of frame designs.

Masking tape will also work simply lay a strip around each corner to hold it together until the glue sets. Framing a piece of art be it an original oil painting by an established artist a favorite photo or even a masterpiece from the hand of a grandchild. Inlays add interest and depth 1. Make the blank at least 1 1 2 in.

Choose from metal frame corners to straight sets of wood frames to choose the best frame for your art. Self leveling laser level or a level and a square. To make your design decisions easy here are five of my favorite picture frame profiles that can all be made with the infinity tools master frame making router bit package item 00 516. Round all four edges on an extra wide blank of inlay stock.

Making a custom frame to match may be the best gift of the season. See more ideas about picture frames frame diy picture frames. Stay tuned for next week when i share my painted dining room and what color i chose. Plow the inlay groove next to the rounded edge.

Mitre box and saw. Picture frames don t require a lot so your scrap pile can often yield a treasure of possibility. Time spent right now examining the wood pays off big time later. Best of all it s a quick and simple project to complete with the right tools and set up.