CHEAP & EASY DIY Picture Frames @WoodshopDiaries
CHEAP & EASY DIY Picture Frames  @WoodshopDiaries
Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Hey friends, let's build some easy and inexpensive picture frames!

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I love a fun set of prints to hang on the wall, but I felt like the cheap plastic frames I've been using could stand to be upgraded. Surprisingly enough, it only took a couple hours!

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Helpful resources for this project:

How to cut angles on a miter saw: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw
How to stain wood: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-stain-wood-furniture

Other Picture Frame Videos:
youtu.be/EWIkFXzjVUc
youtu.be/GMakjrnEZI0

Tools & Materials:
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Tools:

Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Clamps or Ratchet Strap

Materials:

5 pack of cheap frames: amzn.to/4lPPQPf
1×3 board (length depends on picture frame size–72" for 11" x 14" frame)
Small Molding (chair rail used here, but could also use half round, cove, etc)
¼″ x ¾″ lattice trim
Wood Glue: amzn.to/46aC0Cs
Painters Tape
Turn Buttons: amzn.to/3JacUrj

Wood Stains:
Minwax Water Based Solid in Autumn Wheat
Minwax Water Based Semi-Transparent in Pecan
Minwax Water Based Semi-Transparent in True Black

**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Using Existing Frame Parts
01:37 Choosing Frame Materials
02:03 Gluing up Frame Boards
04:08 Finishing Frame Boards Separately
04:36 Cutting Picture Frame Pieces
05:24 Gluing up Picture Frames
06:11 Installing the Photos/Prints
06:43 FINAL REVEAL
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