Southwest Frame

I saw this frame in a local Mexican Restaurant and thought I would try to make it.

I found this molding in the home improvement store.

First using a router I cut the edge where the picture is inserted.

Cut the 45 degree angles on a non electric miter saw and did a little sanding. This is a 11x14 frame.

I marked the center of each piece and drew the lines for the cuts which are an inch apart. I made the cuts on the scroll saw.

It fit together nicely.

So I glued the joints and used a brad gun on the corners, then hammered in a corrugated fastener.

I spray painted the frame with a turquoise blue color and put in a colorful picture. I think it turned out well.