I had a picture frame that kept breaking, and I eventually gave up on trying to fix it. I wanted to do something creative with the glass from the frame, so here’s what I did with it.
I made this up as I went – let’s see you get creative!
MATERIALS
- Picture Frame glass
- 1×1 wood
- E6000 adhesive
- Sharpie
- Modpodge
- Hanger bracket
STEPS
- Print out the picture you would like to copy onto the glass.
This can be anything you want, make sure the size matches up. I would recommend looking up a “sketch” of your desired picture, this will show big bold lines that simplify the process.
- Place the glass onto the picture. I used a Sharpie.
Other methods you could try:
Use puffy paint
Trace over an iPad to reduce paper
Use colored Sharpies or paint pens
Use acrylic paint
- I globbed on Modpodge to add texture – don’t worry it dries clear
Other things you could do:
Color Modge Podge with food coloring to make a stained glass effect
Paint over the lines with acrylic paint
Leave it how it is
Skip the Modge Podge
- Now to make the frame, I took my 1×1 wood and measured what I needed. You need to cut the wood smaller than the frame so the glass has something to sit on.
- Cut the wood and add a hanger bracket. I cut the wood straight to make it easier and more rustic-looking.
Other things you can do:
For a more finished look, you can cut the wood at 45°.
You do not need the wall hanger bracket if you’re planning on keeping this on a shelf.
If you have thin wood for the frame, you could cut 8 pieces to sandwich the glass in between while gluing in step 7.
Use wire or twine for a hanging method.
- To make it easier, I used glue for the frame. I kept the corners together using tape until the glue hardened.
Other things you can do:
Use nails to assemble the frame
Use hot glue
Use frame brackets
- Glue the glass onto the back of the frame. Wait until dry.
