Personalize a Wood Picture Frame

Make frames for photos or documents personalized and perfect for any occasion when you decorate them using your creativity and the Dremel Glue Gun and Dremel Scroll Station.

Tip
Shape ideas
Wedding: Wedding cake, wedding rings, dove, tin cans on string
Graduation: Diploma, cap and gown, academic letters, school house
Birthday: Birthday cake, candles, balloons, age number
Halloween: Pumpkin, ghost, bat, black cat, tombstone
July 4th: Firecracker, Uncle Sam, stars and stripes

What You'll Need:

Other Supplies
  • Unfinished wood picture frame
  • 1/4" or 3/8" thick wood board
  • Acrylic paints and brush
  • Hot glue sticks

Step-By-Step Directions

Step 1

Cut out a variety of wood shapes appropriate to the theme of your frame using the Dremel Scroll Station. Smooth the edges of the shapes using the Scroll Station's 5" disc sanding attachment.

Step 2

Paint the frame and shapes with acrylic paint and let dry. The paint can be thinned beforehand with water for a "washed" effect.

Step 3

Use the Dremel Glue Gun to glue the wood cutouts onto the frame.

Step 4

Display your frame with pride or give it as a gift.

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