Hot glue gun for reinforcing connections if needed
Additional materials depending on your chosen project (see below)
How to Prepare and Join the Four Frames
Start by removing the glass, backing board,
and any hanging hardware from all four frames. This not only reduces weight and bulk but also gives you cleaner corners to work with. Lay all four frames out flat and compare them — if there are significant differences in depth or molding detail, decide which sides will face outward before you begin joining them, since you want the most attractive sides visible in the finished piece.
If you want all four frames to look unified, this is the moment to paint or stain them. Chalk paint in matte white,
black, or a soft sage green gives a beautifully rustic finish. A coat of dark walnut wood stain over a sanded frame brings out the grain and gives the whole piece a polished, intentional look. Apply your chosen finish, let it dry completely, and then lightly sand if you want a distressed effect that makes the piece look like something you would find in a boutique home goods shop for four times what you spent.
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