How to Frame a Picture/Creating a frame

Check

• Sanity check measurements

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]

Assemble

• Use masking tape to temporarily hold frame in place.

Check

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

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.

Pin

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

Check

• Glue on the front face