How to Frame Images from Calendars
Save any calendar pages that are suitable for framing in a file folder., Hang on to any frames that can be re-used and made to look like new, with maybe a touch-up of Antique Gold paint., You can go to any picture framing shop, in order to have your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Save any calendar pages that are suitable for framing in a file folder.
Keep them in a file cabinet or in a carrying case until you get the supplies. -
Step 2: Hang on to any frames that can be re-used and made to look like new
Wooden frames can easily be polished up to look like new, if they are not chipped.
Look at this article:
How to Restore and Use an Old Picture Frame , (This can cost upwards of $75 for one picture, easily between $150 and $300).
Keep this in mind when you choose your frame. , Some art stores sell mat board, you can cut to size of the picture (the outer but not the inner cut).
You can then attach the picture on top of the mat board and place it in an appropriate frame. , Attach the colour square behind the hole. , Depending on the style of the picture, you can design your own mat using various colors or patterns of paper. ,, They make unique and practical place-mats! Especially great for kids, because you can find really specific images to them and write on them as well, before lamination. -
Step 3: with maybe a touch-up of Antique Gold paint.
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Step 4: You can go to any picture framing shop
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Step 5: in order to have your picture matted and framed.
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Step 6: Framing the calendar picture yourself isn't a bad idea; however
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Step 7: you may still need for the matte to be specially cut.
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Step 8: If you find the hole in the calendar picture to be disruptive
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Step 9: the easiest solution is to go to your local Home Depot or paint store
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Step 10: and match a paper paint sample to the color surrounding the hole.
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Step 11: Another technique is to cut a sheet of poster board to the size of the frame you are using.
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Step 12: A third technique is to cut a sheet of poster board down to size
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Step 13: and then glue fabric of a texture and color that complements the picture
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Step 14: and mount the picture on top of the poster board before framing.
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Step 15: An alternative great idea for old images from calendars is to carefully cut them out and then laminate them.
Detailed Guide
Keep them in a file cabinet or in a carrying case until you get the supplies.
Wooden frames can easily be polished up to look like new, if they are not chipped.
Look at this article:
How to Restore and Use an Old Picture Frame , (This can cost upwards of $75 for one picture, easily between $150 and $300).
Keep this in mind when you choose your frame. , Some art stores sell mat board, you can cut to size of the picture (the outer but not the inner cut).
You can then attach the picture on top of the mat board and place it in an appropriate frame. , Attach the colour square behind the hole. , Depending on the style of the picture, you can design your own mat using various colors or patterns of paper. ,, They make unique and practical place-mats! Especially great for kids, because you can find really specific images to them and write on them as well, before lamination.
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