Printing a silk Shade is a piece of merry. However before you effect it, you occasion to build a frame. It's expenditure putting a bit of endeavor into this course, since a well-built frame Testament behind a existence.
Instructions
Choose Supplies
1. Decide how sizeable your frame Testament be.
2. Choose a type of frame. Your options, essentially, are two: framing wood that is pre-routered for stretching the silk Shade (and much precut in morals sizes), and frank wood (2-by-2) that you invest in at a hardware store or lumberyard. Alternative 1 is easier but more expensive.
3. Buy your supplies.
Build a Frame from Pre-routered Wood
Join pieces two at a time to form corners, using screws and wood glue.6. Allow to dry.
4. Cut wood to the desired size, unless it's precut, using a mitre saw.5.
7. Coat with polyurethane finish to seal and protect the wood.
Build a Frame From Scratch
8. Buy kiln-dried lumber (2-by-2). Eyeball it to select the least-warped pieces.
9. Cut to the desired length, using a mitre saw. If you're an experienced carpenter, try lap-joint construction for greater stability.
10. Join pieces two at a time to form corners, using screws and wood glue.
11. Allow the frame to dry.
12. Sand any sharp corners or edges to protect your fabric.
13. Coat with polyurethane finish to seal and protect the wood.
