Floating acrylic image frames bring an artsy museum-like elegance to even the most common areas. In some cases referred to as plexiglass frames or frameless picture frames, these frames are my prime alternative for displaying exceptional artwork prints and even posters. And they&rsquore a fantastic alternative to conventional picture gallery walls.
Their scarcely-there appear is airy and crisp and pretty superior touch. The most effective aspect is that acrylic picture frames will function with any variety of decor from standard to vintage, to my particular favorite – world bohemian chic.
But have you ever checked the value of acrylic photograph frames??? That stunning floating frame in the graphic beneath will established you back a sound $120 bucks. For. A single. Frame. Yikes! Yep, following seeing comparable selling prices somewhere else, I realized particularly what I wanted to do. I required to dig deep to build a minimal-value, substantial-close seeking, Do-it-yourself floating acrylic body. The acrylic frame tutorial you are about to read through is helpful for anyone looking for straightforward, cost-effective means to enhance the glimpse of their art selection at dwelling.
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What You&rsquoll Have to have
 
 Standoffs to mount your frames
 Acrylic sheets – A person set of 2 for each individual frame (keep looking through for thoughts on where by to discover them)
 A significant metal tent stake or nail (Idea: I uncovered a person at Ace Hardware for $one.50)
 4 spring clamps to maintain the acrylic in place when you perform on it
 A drill for mounting the wall components
Where to Purchase Acrylic Sheets to Make the Floating Frames
 
 
To my surprise, I found a variety of spots in which I could obtain acrylic sheets and even acrylic body kits. For instance, I discovered these ready-produced acrylic frame kits on Etsy. Unfortunately for me, the premier size obtainable was eleven x 14. My artwork measured 11 x 17. Considering the fact that I wanted a three&rdquo acrylic border all around the artwork, I required my frames to measure fourteen x 20. This would assist me generate the illusion of massive items of floating art.
 
Then I learned that Home Depot sold large acrylic sheets much too. But $116 was far more than I required to shell out. Furthermore, I could under no circumstances get a obvious response on whether or not or not Residence Depot would reduce the acrylic sheet into to the sizes I necessary. Lastly, I settled on Ace Components, the place I ordered four eighteen&rdquox 24&rdquo acrylic sheets for $11.99 just about every. Just about every sheet is about the very same thickness as a quarter inch piece of glass. Ace Hardware then minimize the acrylic – cost-free of demand – into two sets of frames measuring 14×20. Et voila! Whole price with tax was just $fifty one.fifty six.
 
Are the frames you need considerably lesser? If so, the deal will get even sweeter. Just talk to the Ace Components glass cutter if he has any still left above acrylic from earlier cuts that match your size. Ace Components will provide them to you for a portion of the first charge. I did that when recreating this tutorial and only invested a mere $one.fifty for four 9 x 11 sheets. Ace is definitely the put ya&rsquoll!
I know having said that that some definitely inexpensive…ahem…frugal persons will say "But Ola, I located acrylic sheets even more cost-effective at Pastime Lobby!". Permit the customer beware while. These are super skinny, craft grade acrylic sheets and will never maintain up more than time.
 
Now for the standoffs. Right after buying a established that was much too compact to make an impact, I settled on these fairly priced silver one/two&rdquo x four/five&rdquo wall mount standoff bolts. They come 20 to a pack.
How to &ldquoDrill&rdquo the Holes for the Acrylic Photograph Frame
Drilling the holes to make your acrylic image frames may possibly sound like a no-brainer to you, but it can get rather challenging. In actuality, not knowing more about this very important action forced me to have to obtain additional acrylic since I ruined the initial established. Out of the blue the spending budget for my oh-so-very affordable Diy acrylic frames elevated by fifty %. Ouch! Stay clear of problems by spending close awareness to these guidelines.
You see, when drilling the holes for your standoffs you will have to drill quite, incredibly bit by bit, or the acrylic will crack. I&rsquom heading to exhibit you how to prevent that problem completely. As a substitute of drilling the hole (like I did at very first), do the next:
DO NOT remove the protective plastic from the body
Mark the spots of your 4 holes on the very first piece of acrylic. Use your first piece as a template for the rest of the pieces to make absolutely sure the holes are all line up.
Warmth the substantial metallic stake or nail more than a hearth
This is Much, considerably simpler than drilling the gap. Use a pair of vice grips to keep the steel stake in spot, and to stay clear of burning you.
Pierce the spot for the hole
Let the melted edges of the plastic to cool. These must then snap right making a cleanse hole for your standoff.
This is Much, substantially much easier than drilling the gap. Use a pair of vice grips to maintain the steel stake in area, and to keep away from burning you.
How to Put in Your Snazzy New Floating Wall Frames
Below is the most straightforward way to put in your new frames:
Position a person piece of all set-to-cling acrylic sheet specifically on to the wall where it will be hung
With your other hand, use a level to make absolutely sure the acrylic frame is straight
Your standoffs will typically appear with anchors. I strongly recommend applying them. You don&rsquot want to wake up in the middle of the night time to learn these fine thangs cracked and shattered on the floor do you? I didn&rsquot feel you did. So remember to use the anchors.
Anxious about placing too many holes in the wall? Just fasten the two prime standoffs to the wall. Then attach the standoffs to the base holes of the frame, but DO NOT fasten them to the wall. No just why not try these out will be the wiser. I noticed this carried out at a hotel as soon as and it blew me absent.
&mdash Ola
Congratulations! You&rsquove now designed THE ideal, most reasonably priced Diy acrylic frames ever. Now all you have to do is sit back again and get pleasure from your freshly designed chef d&rsquooeuvre (masterpiece).
Use a pen/pencil to mark the area of the holes straight on to the wall
Drill hole and insert anchor
Sandwich your print or photograph involving 2 pieces of acrylic and thread the standoff by the holes to mount
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