![]() ![]() The easiest way to do this: place your picture mat on top of your foam board, making sure all the outside edges are lined up. ![]() Next you will cut an opening in your foam board that is slightly larger than the opening of the picture mat. It’s usually in the school supply or office section near the poster board. You can buy it for a dollar or two at Walmart, The Dollar Tree, or even most grocery stores. I lucked out here! Lo and behold the prints that came with my frames were attached to foam board. This allows the intaglio to have room to sit under the frame glass. A photo showing the “space” needed under the picture mat. This gives plenty of room for the intaglio to sit underneath the glass. Typical frames are designed to hold an art print which is essentially a flat piece of paper.Īn intaglio is about 1/4″ thick, so you have to create a little bit of “space” between the intaglio and the picture mat. ![]() I had so many questions about this next step when I shared the process on Instagram a few weeks ago. I used inexpensive craft paint and a foam paintbrush to paint my picture mats white. If you do not like the color of your picture mats for your framed intaglios, you can easily change the color by painting them with craft paint or spray paint. In the photo above you can see where I separated the picture mat and the print. If your art print is attached to the back of the picture mat like mine was, you will need to separate the two.ĭon’t worry about damaging the print since you will be getting rid of it anyways! I’m not too worried about what the back will look like when I am done □ step 4 – remove art from picture mat These frames had paper back dust covers attached to the back of the frame. This includes the backing, the picture mat, the art/print, and the glass. The next step is to remove everything from the frame. step 3 – remove everything from the frame They shipped extremely fast and I was so happy with the quality when they arrived. I chose Artscapades3d for the great price point, excellent reviews, fast shipping, and many designs to choose from. The minute I got my frames home from the thrift store I purchased reproduction intaglios from Artscapades3d on Etsy for just $10 each. Most framed intaglios range in size from 12×15 to 17×21.įor reference, each frame pictured here is 15″x17″. There is no right or wrong when it comes to the size of your intaglio frames. ![]() The price was right at just $6 each and I knew they would be perfect to transform into DIY framed intaglios. I came across this set of four matching gold frames at our local thrift store one day. These are easy fixes! When browsing the thrift store for the perfect intaglio frames, look past the mats and the art. Most people get rid of nice frames simply because the artwork, print, or picture mat is outdated. The best place to find beautiful, yet inexpensive frames is the thrift store. The first thing you will need in order to make your own DIY framed intaglios is frames. Step 1 – Find the perfect Intaglio frames Cardboard (I used the cardboard from gift boxes).Here’s everything you will need to make your own DIY framed intaglios: Today I am going to walk you through the step by step tutorial to make your own DIY framed intaglios. Well, I did just that! I made my very own DIY framed intaglios for around $17 each! These may be one of my favorite DIY projects I have ever done.ĭIY framed intaglios are so easy, so inexpensive, and so easy to replicate! And the best part? The finished product looks like a million bucks. “I bet I can make some DIY framed intaglios myself” □ DIY framed intaglios on a budget If you have ever shopped for framed intaglios then you know firsthand that they are so expensive! Most framed intaglios retail at $300+ for just one framed intaglio. I especially love when multiple intaglios are grouped together in a large gallery. Framed intaglios are something that I have always loved! They are just so beautiful and pleasing to the eye. ![]()
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