How to Make a Plexi Frame!
August 30, 2010 by Alison
How to make a plexi glass frame!
You’ve seen these in the stores, now it’s time to make one.
- Items needed:
- 1×12 x14 pine board…I routered the edges of this one, but that is optional
- 4 hex caps
- 4 screws
- 1 10×10 plexi glass
- A little paint
- A little ribbon
- A cute picture of a kid!
Just so you know what I’m talking about when I mention the hex cap and the screw…I thought I’d show you just in case. They look like cute little hats:)
The plexi glass. You can get it at a hardware store or even better…look in the yellow pages and find a plexi store that will precut it for you. It’s pretty cheap too and they can cut straight edges. (I have issues with that so I leave it to the professionals who can find their tape measures).
A hint for the plexi glass…make sure it’s a polycarbonate sheet, not just plain plexi. Plain plexi will crack if you drill too close to the edge.
This stuff is pretty tough ‘none tougher’ as seen below:)
It comes with a protective sheet on the top and bottom to keep it from getting scratched. Pull off the plastic sheets and get ready to drill. Make sure the bit on the drill matches the size of the screw.
Paint and let dry…I seemed to have skipped a few steps there, but I didn’t want to bore you with a picture of paint drying:)
I placed the plexi toward the bottom of the board so that I could add a little something to the top.
Drill through your board and plexi on all four corners.
Insert your picture under the plexi and sandwich it between the board and plexi.
Place your screw in the bottom and push through.
Top it off with the hex cap.
Drill 2 holes in the top part and add a ribbon or vinyl of the kids name…whatever suits your fancy.
Display that cute squirt proudly. This would be a fantastic gift for Gma with all the kids…or make one for each kid and place on the fire place or down the hall or in a bathroom or…
Thanks to Kam Taylor from Photography by Kam for giving me this picture of this darling child with the huge beautiful blue eyes. Cute kid…
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I love plexi frames, because they direct our eye directly to the photograph!
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What a classy frame! It looks amazing.
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Fun and easy idea! Thanks!
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Super cute!! Thanks for sharing!!
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so very cute! soooo want to try this!
Super cute!!! DId you use spray paint to paint the frame??
Nope…I just used crafters paint:)
Someone made me one of these and added my baby’s info with vinyl letters. It’s one of the best baby gifts I’ve ever got. I’ll send you a pic if you want. Soooooo cute!
yes Dani. Please send a pic!
I want to see it too:)
It looks great Alison! I love it
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Please tell me she doctored those blue eyes. What a handsome little guy. He is going to have to bat the girls off one day…wink!
I love the frame. It would be cute to also showcase your kids’s art that way. You got me thinking girl.
SO cute! And now I know why my plexi was cracking…. Excellent Info!
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Allie
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Fabulous! Love the look and so easy..thanks for the great tute!
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Once again you come up with something I love!! I featured this on my friday favorites!
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What a great idea! Thanks so much for this, I’ll be linking.
I’ve put together a round up of some great frame ideas on Craft Gossip today and included your project.
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Just a thought: have you tried drilling it with the protective sheets still on? I know with things like acrylic and plexiglass, that they are less likely to shatter and crack when the sheets are left on until you’re done.
Where can I buy plexiglass? Perferably a longer piece.