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Making a Picture Frame

by Bev Bunniss
(South Yorkshire, England)

how do I actually construct the frame to hold the picture? I know what I want the stained glass front to look like but cannot figure out how to affix the glass and fixings to hang it . Help!

Bev Bunniss

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Hi Bev,

I hate to admit this, but I have never made a picture frame. I do know there are easel backs available for them and something about zinc came on three sides of the back of the frame to slide the easel back into. Hopefully someone reading this can give both of us the answer.

If anyone cares to help Bev (and me), you can give us directions in the comments section below.

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Dec 18, 2010

picture frame NEW
by: Anonymous

I used 3 pieces of u channel lead .soldered it around the inside of your frame leaving the top open to slide in pic. then solder 2 rings of wire and hang it like you would any panel.

Jun 10, 2009

Back of Frame NEW
by: Evelyn

I always solder paper clips on the back of the frame. I either use a regular frame back or cardboard to hold the picture in. I've found paper clips come in real handy.

May 21, 2009

Frame NEW
by: Ron Ruffner

I use 1/2 in zinc for all my frames even the ones that I later set in wood. If sue will tell me how, I could send a couple of pictures on how I hang them.

Ron...She's referring to an actual picture frame, with a photograph in it, that stands on a table. I think you're talking about framing a panel.

If I'm wrong, send me an email with the photographs at Contact Me and I'll get them on here.
Sue

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