PICTURE FRAME BACKING

Things to do on cold snowy days while waiting for 

friendlier weather

are you guilty of buying prints or pictures at auctions with the thought of changing the frame?

and so that wonderful antique wood block print looks great on the front but looks like this

on the back?

the fix is so much easier than you think!

you will need a few supplies

scissors, hammer, glue, a sharp razor, picture hangers or wire

begin with your pretty blue tape and tape that baby up...tape it good!

and this goes without saying....but I will say it anyway....if you have glass, clean it first...both sides

then take your cute sacks that you've saved 

and get them wet in some sudsy water

you don't really need suds...I just had a some in the sink already

squeeze out as much water as you can...you don't want to moisten your art

cover the edge of the frame with a bead of glue

lay the damp paper over it leaving the extra to hang over the edge

as the paper dries it shrinks...so you will need this extra bit of paper

let it dry for a few hours...as the paper dries, it will shrink up and the wrinkles will disappear

cut the paper with your very sharp razor and add your hanger

let the back dry in the sun

if you made the common mistake of too much water

as the paper dries, so too will your art...this is why you need to be very careful 

not to get too much water...although I've never had the art damaged for good

and while no one will ever see the back of your frame

you will have the peace of mind that IF they do,

it will look very professional 

**the pair of wood block originals were purchased at an auction for under $5...they looked very sad in their old frames and mats.  I spent $8 each for new matte board at Hobby Lobby and while there also purchased these closeout frames for 60% off

 (it's no secret that I love Hobby Lobby)