How to Make Professional Quality Picture Frames

Update!! The Spline Jig now has it's own video and plans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OjLyZpU5rc

As a professional photographer for 30+ years, I've dealt with my share of framing artwork including cutting my own mats. I'm also a serious hobbyist woodworker and I have to say this is by far the best video I've seen on creating custom wood frames. You've earned my subscription - I'll definitely have to check out your framing jig.

I used to work in frame shops in the 90's. Loved it so much, years later I bought some basic equipment to started framing in my garage.

It’s so satisfying to watch your process and see how much the right frame elevates and enhances art pieces

I see lots of videos with absolutely beautiful furniture but they usually just have some music in the background and aren't very informative. The informative videos I find usually don't have the same quality in their woodworking. Your videos are the best of both worlds :) Thanks for making these in depth videos about your projects.

You make it possible for a beginner like me to do this with some confidence. You're a natural when it comes to teaching. Your voice is extremely clear and relaxing to listen to which makes learning easier.

By far and away the best video I've seen on this subject on YouTube. Thank you!

I love these frames! Also it’s really cool to see all the different jigs and tools you have. Thanks so much for the great tutorial 🙏🏼

I'm also a Framer by trade - Been doing it for a very long time and really enjoyed your video. I've always worked commercially and never made a frame from scratch the way you did. Who says you can't teach an old dog new trick - Thanks for sharing! Brilliant

Very nice, Michael. I never knew the details of what makes a quality frame build. None of this is difficult, but your attention to these details really makes for a great looking finished product. I'm looking forward to applying to some of my work! Thanks.

Just subbed. This is the best framing "how to" vid I have seen. Great work.

What an excellent video you have made on making picture frames!!! My mother is an artist and she has given us many pieces of her beautiful artwork that I have been procrastinating on making some custom frames for. This video has been of great help for me...thank you,William

Awesome !! Mom is a photographer - been dealing with frames my whole life. This is the simplest presentation, and perhaps most complete I've seen in a long time Comments: 1) For " Supper Fancy" some double stick tape along the back edge of the frame and some craft paper to cover the pints and such. 2) Frame hanger wire - PREDRILL the holes for those little eye-bolts - we are talking small holes in thin wood 3) Archival - consider wearing white cotton gloves, or I suppose those blue/black/clear gloves we all have in the shop - the acids / oils on your skin will also leave residue which will yellow things over time. So if it's someone else's work you are framing up, or something special, use the gloves when handling - you're the last person to touch it before it goes in the frame, no reason to leave your fingerprints on it. ( I was always working with photographs and both the emulsions with the image on the fronts, and the paper they were on, would just suck up those oils and later the marks show - really sucks if the work is hanging in a gallery or someone has bought it for $$$...)

Every step was exactly like I envision myself in another few weeks - thanks for such a GR8 step-by-step video; I’ll watch the other related ones too.

I’m a framer by trade, I enjoyed watching you work. Made me miss my shop (it’s been closed since March 😢).

Wow, those are gorgeous. The frames themselves are works of art.

WOW! This is one of the best “how to” videos I’ve watched in a while. I actually feel ready to start making my own frames now

This has been super helpful, I have been a fan of your channel for a while but a friend recently asked if I could make a frame for some art she made for her in-laws and this showed up on my feed. Perfect!!!

Well thought out instructional video - you obviously love what you do, and you're outstanding at demonstrating the basic concepts. Thank you for sharing this, and I would also love to see a "how to" video on the spline jig.

I didn't know about spacers and their functions. So much great info packed in this video. Thanks Michael!