Frames

[mrsn]

How do all of you frame your portraits? Do you make your own frames, or use pre-made frames? Do you use square stock, or pretty routered edges? What about buying "picture frame moulding"?
Most of the time I print and cut patterns so they will fit in a standard 8x10 frame, so I can use store bought frames. I have made a few frames but I seem to spend way too much time trying to get them cut right, and I would rather start a new scroll project.
This weekend I printed a pattern and had it nearly all cut when it dawned on me that it was bigger then a 8x10 and that I would have to make a frame for this project. So it got me thinking, what do the rest of you do?

[Bill P]

Ironically, you asked this at an interesting time for me.  I usually cut my work so it will fit in an existing frame, however, in an attempt to broaden myself (no fat jokes, please) I?ve decided to learn how to make my own frames.  I?ve purchased the Kreg picture frame jig, and will start making them whenever I get a round tuit.

Bill

[Russ C]

Most of my projects are my own creation/patterns. I do use other patterns because there are so many fantastic patterns out there from so many wonderful creators/artists that I cannot resist the temptation. So therefore my shop allows me to build the frame to fit any project when is needed. 

[grampa]

When I have to make a over sized frame I ruff cut the pieces then finish them on my sanding station it has a miter Gauge set to 45deg, I get nice tidy joints with no small chip outs  when using the sander then I just glue them up in some corner clamps, I also use this method when making small boxes.......Paul

[dunk]

I usually make my own frames.

[dgman]

MrsN, I don't like to be limited to size by what is available, So I make my own frames. Nothing fancy, Just a small round over on the edges. I usually use 5/8" to 3/4" depending on what I have laying around.

[Wildthang]

I make my own frames. I take a section of a 2 x 6 and cut it down to 1 x 1 and put a 3/8 inch dado in the middle, 45 the ends at the right points, paint or stain if desired. Frame done.

[Wildthang]

Oh and i don't sand my frame. I like the rustic look.

[julief]

I make my own frames.  If it is a piece that is rustic (cowboy stuff, wildlife, indians, etc.)  I use barn wood or fence pickets that have been layed out to weather.  The width depends on the piece.  I put all my pieces under glass.  I make my own because the store bought ones do not have the debth I need to fit glass, piece and backer so that it is flush on the back of the frame.  I hold it all in with either glazier points or toggles for screens.

[Kepy]

I both use ready made and also make my own.  I cut the blanks from 1" stock and have a router set up with a rabbeting bit, then either use biscuits if wide enough or just glue and a wavy drive in holder.  I usually round over the inside edge and use an ogee on the outside.

[dgman]

When I build my frames, I don't use any reinforcements on the joints. Since I make the frame for the portrait, I glue the portrait to the frame. That way it is all one piece!

[Paw Paw Ray]

I go to the Family Dollar Store and buy the $3 8 x 10s  Can't make them that cheep.

[Rapid Roger]

I do make alot of my frames and have been known (for larger ones) to use door/window trim stock and just rabbet the back for the glass and thinner plywood cuttings.
I also use alot of barn wood frames.
If you use wider boards to make the frame, you can cut out the inside shape to anything you might want. I have made oval frames that way.

Rog

[newfie]

i'm with paw paw ray, i really don't know how to make frames that will.

[Chachi]

will start making them whenever I get a round tuit.
Bill

Well Bill you can get the Round tuit from Steves Pattern Book.......lol

As for me MrsN I have not reached that stage of scrolling yet but I do have a few when I get there so I will make mine in an 8x10 so I can use a store bought frame or they can get their own frame if they so choose.