DIY Chalkboard From An Old Frame

The Dreaded Corners

 

DIY Chalkboard From An Old Frame

I was back it again last night and finished up all the corners on my frame!  Yeah!  Now all that's left is a few more coats of Mod Podge over the whole thing, then sealer, then FINALLY - I can get into that chalkboard paint I've been dying to try out.

Let's get back to the corners.  Really, it's just a little measuring and trimming.  Pick a strip to use next in line.

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Then line up the strip as you would like it to sit and use a pen or pencil to mark the strip where you're going to trim it, along the seam on the corner of the frame.

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Then just cut your strip along the marked edge and line it up once more to make sure it sits how you want it.

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Then glue it in place.  As you can see, there was a little bit of corner still showing, so I just did the same thing with another small strip.  Trim it to fit the gap, then glue.  You'll also want to cut the very corner strip at a diagonal on the back before you glue the back down.

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Can't wait to post the final product!  Any questions, tips or comments email Lucy@Bob95FM.com

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