How to frame a picture/Creating a frame

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Contents 1 Check 2 Cut 3 Assemble 4 Check 5 Glue 6 Pin 7 Check

[edit] Check

• Sanity check measurements

[edit] Cut

• Make clean cuts, taking care to approach the line.
• Undercut the edge to ensure tight fit on corner.

[Include profile shot of cutout of frame edge]

[edit] Assemble

• Use masking tape to temporarily hold frame in place.

[edit] Check

Place the frame over the artwork to check that it's the right shape and size.

[edit] Glue

• Add glue to edges
• Tape
• Use band to hold frame in place
• When tightening, check that the frame comes below the middle line of the frame, to ensure a tight edge on the face.

[edit] Pin

• Check for staples length pushing though the frame, especially for routed edges.

[edit] Check

• Glue on the front face

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