Game-changing framing hacks for thrifted frames!

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Thrifted frames are a great way to save money and get a totally custom, luxe look for your art! Sometimes they are busted... but we can use paint, fabric, stain and a little magic to make them feel revived and perfectly vintage.

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Watch the video from @donatadelanoart that inspired my fabric mattes -    • DIY Framing | How To Make Your Own Cu...  

0:00 - Why is it so hard to find good, affordable frames?
0:36 - My past framing experiences
3:16 - The Plan
6:07 - Metal frame
7:26 - I'm bad at eyeballing
8:06 - Custom frame with tabs
9:52 - Custom frame with staples
10:59 - Let's make a matte from scratch
11:39 - Painting a matte
12:49 - How to cover mattes with fabric
15:58 - Fixing scratched wood frames
18:06 - Consider custom art prints
19:29 - The Reveal