How to Display Pictures on Backing

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take a large piece of cardboard.

   Cut it out in the shape and size of the frame you want.
   
   Note:
   You can also take ideas from other frames.
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   Step 2: Draw (with a pencil or a felt-pen) a shape in the middle of the card-board.

   This is to be the "hole" through which you can see your picture. ,
   2.3cm) than the picture itself. , Remember to color both sides the same color(s). , This is to protect the picture when it is inside and to make it look glossy. , Remember: the front should be shown. (See "Warning" number 1) ,, Fold one end and glue it on the back of the frame and color. ,
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   Step 3: Cut it out

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   Step 4: but make sure that the "hole" is slightly smaller (eg.

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   Step 5: Color the whole thing

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   Step 6: back and front.

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   Step 7: Tape a clean film of plastic wrap over the hole.

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   Step 8: Paste some PVA glue on the edges of the picture (in front) and glue it on the back of half-finished frame.

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   Step 9: Take another piece of cardboard and glue it over the back of the picture.

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    Step 10: After it has all dried

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    Step 11: take a very thick piece of cardboard and cut a stand-shaped rectangle.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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