How To Frame Pressed Flowers DIY
Step by step instructions to turn your pressed flowers into art.
G'day guys we're back in the workshop this week for another Al and Imo DIY project.
Today I am going to show you how to make these timber frames to turn your pressed flowers into artwork. If you missed my flower press DIY video here's the link to check it out.
Al and I are expecting our first baby in May 2021 and I was inspired to press flowers and frame them for her nursery.
I love this project as it’s affordable, quick to whip up and the finished product looks really beautiful. This is a great project to make for yourself, or turn your children’s flowers into art or give as a gift leading up to Christmas.
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“I love this project as it’s affordable, quick to whip up and the finished product looks really beautiful.”
TOOLS
TAPE MEASURE
PENCIL
SQUARE
TABLE SAW OR CIRCULAR SAW
NAIL GUN
SANDER OR SANDPAPER
PROTECTIVE GEAR
SAFETY GLASSES
EAR PROTECTION
TIMBER
HARDWOOD TIMBER
2mm PERSPEX
MATERIALS
PRESSED FLOWERS
Step 1.
For this project all you will need is a length of timber for the frame, we used Vic Ash hardwood and either perspex or glass. The beauty about this project is that pretty much anything goes so you can decide the sizes of your frames and timber you’d like to use and just follow these steps below.
Step 2.
I measured and made a note of the size of my internal pieces - in my case 2 pieces of 2mm perspex and used this as my size guide and decided to create a 4mm cut out.
Step 3.
I marked my timber 4mm x 4mm in the centre and set my table saw using my mark as a guide. You could also use a circular saw to make your cuts.
I ran my pieces through the table saw creating the cut out.
Step 4.
To cut my mitres I set my drop saw to 45 degrees and cut my first mitre making sure to run the blade through really slowly and once cut through letting the blade slow down before pulling it out to ensure a really clean cut.
From the shorter edge I measured my frame width, made a mark and using my set square drew my 45 degree angle. Using the drop saw I made sure to cut on the outside of the line, again guiding the blade through slowly.
Repeat this step until all four sides are cut.
Step 5.
I sanded my timber smooth using my orbital sander and then used hand sandpaper for the edges. If you want to seal your frame I would do it now as once the perspex is in it’ll be a little tricky.
Step 6.
We measured, scored and snapped the perspex to size making sure to leave the film on the sheets so you don’t scratch the surface.
Step 7.
We measured, scored and snapped the perspex to size making sure to leave the film on the sheets so you don’t scratch the surface.
Step 8.
I created my art with the pressed flowers which I'd definitely suggest doing in a dust-free area.
Next time i’ll use a tiny bit of glue to keep them in place because they can move around a little when adding the second layer of perspex on top - but it wasn’t too tricky.
Step 9.
I clamped and nailed together 3 of my corners and then slid in my artwork into the grooves and nailed the final 2 corners in place.
I then punched in any protruding nails.
Step 10.
I loved the colour of the raw timber, but if I do decide to seal it in the future I'll tape up the artwork to make sure it doesn’t ruin the perspex.
And that’s it! These are lovely to hang in your home or give as a beautiful handmade Christmas gift.
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