Picture Frame
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I made this frame to fit some artwork that a friend of mine created. I still need to: - sand, paint, and finish - cut out an acrylic piece for the "glass" - cut a back board piece and install clips or turn buttons - install hanging hardware
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Painting tips? I'm getting ready to finish this picture frame. I want to paint the engraved portions, and only those portions. I didn't mask the material before carving. I was thinking I would paint the engraved portions, and then sand the surface flat and smooth once the paint is dry to clean up any paint imperfections on the surface. Let me know if you have any tips for how to go about this or what types of paint and finishes I should use. Thanks!
Natalie Sturdy · March 23, 2026
Following to see what tips you get that I can also learn from
Jeff Talbot · March 23, 2026
I'd approach this a couple of ways. If you want really bright glossy colors you could potentially use a syringe and colored resin. I would probably just use acrylic paints, small brushes, and a few swear words when I got paint on the surface and just sand it off later.
Brian Adle · March 24, 2026
I used an extra fine Posca acrylic paint marker for the red "LOVE" text in the rainbow sign I made and this worked really well.
Retura Claar · March 24, 2026
I did a sign using this method. I'd get a small brush that you can fit into the holes and crevices because it was a lot harder than I expected to sand the paint off the areas where I didn't want the paint.
Zach Kaplan · March 26, 2026
Also I'd have a wet paper towel in hand so if you do get some on the frame areas you can wipe it off quickly to minimize the sanding.
Zach Kaplan · March 26, 2026
Do you plan to share this picture frame in the gallery?
Zach Kaplan · May 28, 2026
If I ever finish it lol! It's mostly there but still a few more steps left before I'd call it done
Natalie Sturdy · May 29, 2026
Came off the CNC pretty nice! Flip milling alignment was successful too :) Just need to cut the plexiglass insert and backing piece, and work on painting and finishing!
Natalie Sturdy · May 29, 2026
Looks great!
Jeff Talbot · June 01, 2026
Thanks, Jeff!
Natalie Sturdy · June 01, 2026
Nice design , is this shareable
Sam Dauria · June 03, 2026
Thank you! I hadn't published it since I'm still working on painting and finishing - but I've gotten a positive enough response to it while it's in progress that I decided to share it to the gallery :) I'd love to see your take on it if you decide to remake it!
Natalie Sturdy · June 04, 2026