The selection contains a variety of ideas for transforming simple wooden frames or decorating old frames.
1. Paint frame decor
The easiest option: paint the frame or part of it in one or more colors. The easiest way is to use acrylic paint and sponge or paint in a spray can, covering parts of the frame that should remain unpainted, with masking tape and plastic film.
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2. Artificially aged frame
This method is well suited for carved frames: it allows you to emphasize the relief and draw attention to it. First, the frame must be painted, for example, with acrylic paint. Be sure to wait until the paint has completely dried. Then, armed with thin sandpaper, peel off the paint on the protruding parts, exposing the wood.
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3. Decor of wooden frames from metal corners
It’s a good idea to bring several frames on one wall to a single style. Just add 4 metal corners for each, picking up their color and texture to your interior.
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4.Frame decor from old books, newspapers or maps
For such a decor, simple smooth frames are suitable. Use unnecessary books, maps or atlases, newspapers, glossy magazines. You will also need glue for scrapbooking. Two options are possible: to make a whole pattern (for example, from a large card) and paste the frame with it immediately or tear / cut paper into pieces and stick them one at a time.
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5. Collage of colored paper on a frame
And you can cut pieces of thin colored paper and make a collage of them on a smooth monophonic frame.
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6. Mosaic of pebbles on the frame
Such pebbles are used in floristry or put them on the bottom of aquariums, or you can make a mosaic of them by planting them on strong glue and decorating the frame for a photo or poster.
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7. Decor of photo frames made of fabric
This idea is more suitable for small photo frames, for example, for a children's room - although a lot will depend on the choice of fabric for decoration. For example, if you use coarse linen or, conversely, luxurious velvet, it is quite possible to design large frames for the interior of a living room or bedroom.
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8. The decor of the strip of knitwear
An additional decoration plus an original loop: a strip of knitwear is glued or attached with a stapler along the edge of a simple frame on three sides, and on top the ends are tied in a knot.
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9. Decor of a wooden frame with a burner
For this method of decor, you need a simple wooden frame without coating.First, a pattern is applied to the tree with a burner, then you can add colors to the frame, covering it with stain and varnish.
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10. The frame of the tablet from the boards
Strictly speaking, this is not a frame for a picture, but a way to create a frame and basis for a photograph, poster or reproduction. Several boards are connected by dies into the tablet of the right size. It can be painted, varnished, visually age the wood. A sheet of paper is attached to the tablet with round flat stationery buttons, and an image is glued to it.
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11. Tablet from boards + corners-holders
A variant of the idea described above: corners are attached to the tablet, for example, from thick leather or from a sheet of metal. Corners will be holders for photos or reproductions.
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P. S. By the way, frames can become an element of decor by themselves, even without paintings, posters and photos. Here are some examples:
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