How to Create a Picture Memorial
Locate several of your favorite photographs of this person across a span of time., On a large, clean, dry surface lay out your pictures and try to narrow down your initial selections., A trip to your local craft or big box store is in order now...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate several of your favorite photographs of this person across a span of time.
If they were in your Kindergarten Class, graduated High School with you and were your best friend well into your 80s, you should have plenty of choices.
If you've only known the person for a short time, ask friends and family members for contributions.
If you do not want to use the original photo, copy the pictures at the neatest quality you want. -
Step 2: On a large
Too many photographs may distract rather than enhance a pictorial. , A wide variety of pre-matted frames are available for purchase.
Some stores may be able to provide a framing service.
Cardboard in a muted color is acceptable for a lower cost alternative.
Keep in mind how this will be displayed as well.
Will you need an art easel to hold a large frame? , This will make frame selection easier.
This is a good time to remember that less is more.
A flashy frame is not appropriate here. , (note: clean and dry are imperative when working with photos) ,, If needed you can trim photos at this point but only do this if you have made copies. ,, -
Step 3: dry surface lay out your pictures and try to narrow down your initial selections.
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Step 4: A trip to your local craft or big box store is in order now.
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Step 5: Bring your photos with you if you can.
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Step 6: When ready to assemble
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Step 7: gather tools and head to your large
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Step 8: dry area.
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Step 9: Begin to arrange photos in a pleasing order or arrange in a similar pattern as your mat or arrange photos in a pleasing order if using alternative display material.
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Step 10: On the back side of the mat
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Step 11: place your photos face down over the pre-cut holes and tape each corner to the mat.
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Step 12: After all photos have been applied simply slip the mat into the frame and secure the frame's backing.
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Step 13: If using cardboard or other material
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Step 14: creating simple frames or applying those found in many scrap-booking sections can add that special touch that will dress up your memorial.
Detailed Guide
If they were in your Kindergarten Class, graduated High School with you and were your best friend well into your 80s, you should have plenty of choices.
If you've only known the person for a short time, ask friends and family members for contributions.
If you do not want to use the original photo, copy the pictures at the neatest quality you want.
Too many photographs may distract rather than enhance a pictorial. , A wide variety of pre-matted frames are available for purchase.
Some stores may be able to provide a framing service.
Cardboard in a muted color is acceptable for a lower cost alternative.
Keep in mind how this will be displayed as well.
Will you need an art easel to hold a large frame? , This will make frame selection easier.
This is a good time to remember that less is more.
A flashy frame is not appropriate here. , (note: clean and dry are imperative when working with photos) ,, If needed you can trim photos at this point but only do this if you have made copies. ,,
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