Friday, September 14, 2012

Handmade Photo Frames For Presents

By Chloe Gib


Sometimes when people do not have a lot of money or time to spend shopping for gifts, they may decide to create their own presents. Handmade photo frames continue to be popular with children and adults alike. These tokens tend to be relatively simple to create and do not cost a lot of money. Most of the materials people need to use in their creation can be purchased at people's local grocery or crafts stores.

Indeed, kids in school sometimes make these gifts during art classes. They use white glue to connect popsicle sticks together into a square shape. As the glue dries, children may then be allowed to decorate their presents. They can choose hand painted wood decorations by using water paints. They might also use their crayons, markers, and stickers to make a special gift for their moms and dads. Adults generally appreciate children's effort in making these items.

A teacher might also have sheets of foam on hand for children who can be trusted to use scissors. This material may be cut down to the preferred size and then decorated with decals and jewels. A child may need supervision using the hot glue gun as he or she glues on the decals.

People who take pottery classes may also make a frame from clay. This type of frame often is more delicate and requires more effort to make. A person may spend several days constructing this gift, both throwing the clay and then firing it to the desired finish. When it is fired, the creator can paint and gloss it to the desired appearance.

Likewise, high school and vocational college students often study woodworking. This class allows them to cut wooden planks into the size of a frame and then nail or hot glue the pieces together. As they work on their frame, these individuals must sand the wood to get rid of all the splinters. They then can paint or varnish it to the desired appearance.

Finishing this item that is made out of metal takes considerable effort. In fact, craftsmen spend considerable amounts of time making this item out of silver, bronze, or aluminum. Many people learn this trade by taking college courses. Their teachers judge their final projects and sometimes put their creations on display.

People can create handmade photo frames from a variety of materials. Children and adults alike may choose to make these items to give to loved ones at holidays or on special occasions. Their construction may be sophisticated or rudimentary, depending on the age of the person who creates them.




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