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Thinking outside of the frame!

2/10/2014

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As promised in my last post, I am showing you another way to get those jpegs off your hard drive and onto the wall while thinking outside the frame. Large framed prints and beautiful canvases are great, trust me, I have plenty… but sometimes you need a WOW. 

For lack of a better name (and you are welcome to make suggestions) I have been calling this the "wood art print" or "wood plaque print". Frankly, I don't really know what to call it. 

Step 1: I bought an unfinished wood plaque from Michael's and measured it roughly to decide which size print to order. This piece was approximately an 8x12", though I knew the edges would be trimmed significantly to fit the odd shape. Tip: Pick a picture that has "room" along the edges, keeping the subject small and center if possible. 

Step 2: For me, I chose to stain and poly the wood to give it a natural and trophy-like appearance. Other options include painting, distressing, or using chalkboard paints. To each their own, and choose what works best with your interiors and decor. 

Step 3: Trace the shape of the frame onto the back of the image. This gives you an guideline for cutting. I knew since there was an edge on my plaque, that I would have to trim in about a half inch, so I freehanded that adjustment. (Sorry, this is not pictured. I completed this step before I knew I would make a tutorial out of it.)

Step 4 and 5: Using scissors or an Exacto knife, cut out the shape. Use an adhesive to attach the print to the wood. If I were to do it again, I would try spray adhesive for more even coverage, but I had this stuff available instead. I made sure to paint it on thin, right to the edge, to ensure coverage. 

Step 6: Let dry overnight under a stack of heavy books. This ensures the print will dry flat and provides a proper bond. 

Step 7: I could've stopped after Step 6, and you are welcome to. I decided that I wanted it to be even smoother (and I had leftover poly already) so I decided to add one more step. I added a coat of polyurethane over the entire print and wood to give it a final, glossy layer. 

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