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    How do you choose the right frame style for a photo?
    Peter Salerno
    Installation Expert
    Peter Salerno is the owner of Hook it Up Installation, a professional installation company, which has been hanging art and other objects around Chicago, Illinois for over 10 years. Peter also has over 20 years of experience installing art and other mountable objects in residential, commercial, healthcare and hospitality contexts.
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    It depends on the image. I think you should frame to match the image, rather than the rest of the furniture and decor where you'll be hanging it up. Go with something that really accentuates the image.
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    What is "construction paper"?
    Community Answer
    Construction paper is also known as chart paper if you are in an Asian country or posterboard if you are in Australia. It's a thick colored paper.
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    What is a wooden dowel?
    Community Answer
    A wooden dowel is a thin rod made of wood. I don't think a wooden dowel would be very helpful in making a picture frame. I would use Popsicle sticks, pieces of wood, or paper instead.
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    Can I do this on a budget?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can save money on this project by buying your supplies from a secondhand store, like Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
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    I have a piece of wood and button. I want to make a photo frame. How can I cut a wooden piece and affix the button on the photo frame? How do I fix a stand on the back of the picture frame?
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    Carve the wood into a frame. Use the leftover wood to fix the stand/re-make the stand. Glue the button on the photo frame.
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    I don’t have decorations to decorate my frame. What else can I use to make it look pretty?
    Anju Ramdas
    Community Answer
    Use painted ice-cream stick, glitter color, watercolor etc. If you have colorful ribbon, it will look pretty if you tie a bow in the corner of the frame.
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    If the frame is empty, do you need to take pictures to fill it?
    Otterly Badgerific
    Top Answerer
    If you want something in the frame to either display or give as a gift, then you'll either need to take your own photos and print them off or find a suitable image to insert into the frame, such as a small card image or one printed from the internet.
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    What is an easy way to fill the picture frame? Can taking pictures work?
    Amanda Cousins
    Community Answer
    The easiest way to fill a picture frame is to take photos and fill the frame with the images.
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    Are there optional materials like a camera or phone added to the list?
    Amanda Cousins
    Community Answer
    Add those if you’re taking your own photos to add to the frame, for optional tools.
  • Question
    Can you add your taken holiday photos to the frame?
    Amanda Cousins
    Community Answer
    Absolutely, when you have professional photos taken and buy them, take them home, and then frame them.
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