Making a Simple Floating Frame from plywood scraps and a 2×6…gorgeous!

Making a Simple Floating Frame from plywood scraps and a 2×6…gorgeous!

My niece is a budding photographer and on a family trip to Alaska in 2018 snapped a beautiful photo of a mountain lake.

You can check out her work and purchase photos here https://hnmphotography.smugmug.com/

My brother had it put to canvas and asked me to make a frame for it. After watching a Jon Peters video on floating frames I was inspired. Originally, I was going to paint the frame black…which is why I used the brad nailer in the corners…but, I was so pretty that in the end…I couldn’t. The filler is hardly noticeable so it turned out alright. Maybe it’s because I live in the Pacific Northwest where I am surrounded by Douglas Fir…but, it I have to say it’s one of my favorite woods to work with. I think it’s beautiful and nostalgic. There is also something about taking an old board out of scrap pile and finding a gem that can be repurposed into something beautiful. If you have a piece of art on a canvas…don’t be afraid to try making a frame for it…it’s simpler than you might think!

19 Comments

  1. @TheWoodYogi on September 8, 2025 at 9:31 pm

    That’s a beautiful frame and Stan 😊 It really suits the picture and I love it 😊 Blessings to you all 😊 ΰ₯

  2. @CelalUnal1 on September 8, 2025 at 9:34 pm

    Hi my friend. It was a good job as always. It’s pleasant to watch you at work. Greetings..πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

  3. @MarkMcCluney on September 8, 2025 at 9:38 pm

    Gosh, you’re right, that photo is magnificent! But then, so is the frame. Lovely neat work Stan and a very enjoyable vid – I loved the animated paint job. I wonder if I left stuff in my workshop would it just paint itself? Cheers mate.

  4. @GrampiesWorkshop on September 8, 2025 at 9:39 pm

    Good day eh!!! Very nice. Looks great!!! Take care!

  5. @MoscaWoodworking on September 8, 2025 at 9:43 pm

    very beautiful, Stan. But how are you able to always find pine (at least I believe it’s pine) with no knots?
    Jon Peters is a great insipration for beautiful frames.

    Say bravo to your niece. that photo is stunning

  6. @ClevesBackyardWoodworking on September 8, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    very nice, I may need to do something like this soon. πŸ‘

  7. @WoodenItBeNice on September 8, 2025 at 9:51 pm

    Hi Stan, Beautiful work as always. The picture really does float in the frame. The only thing I would have done differently, as my father taught me, was to mix some sanding dust with PVA to fill the brad holes. Not a criticism just the way I was taught. Great work Stan. cheers, Huw

  8. @TheGrantAlexander on September 8, 2025 at 9:54 pm

    Very nice! It reminds me a lot of the floating frames I’ve made in the past videos. I think making the inner frame first seems like a much easier way to do it. I wondered about using the brad nailer in the corners, glad you explained the decision in the description.

  9. @Dutchshedwoodshop on September 8, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    Nice one buddy! I like these framework videos. Really need to make one myself!

  10. @stunningmisadventures on September 8, 2025 at 10:04 pm

    That’s a great idea to use dowels!! I’ll have to try that sometime.

  11. @Poor_Mans_DIY on September 8, 2025 at 10:06 pm

    Absolutely speechless! The frame looks great but I am blown away by your precision, yet again. I could not make a single cut anywhere close to yours and I admire your work so very much1

  12. @valdobertorabelo4344 on September 8, 2025 at 10:07 pm

    parabens pelo seu canal sucesso para voceπŸ™

  13. @shabnamsyummyrecipes-729 on September 8, 2025 at 10:15 pm

    Very nice. Please welcome to my home and stay connected.

  14. @USA-m7t on September 8, 2025 at 10:15 pm

    Beautiful

  15. @JolienBrebels on September 8, 2025 at 10:19 pm

    Beautiful simple frame!

  16. @mlangfordoutdoor on September 8, 2025 at 10:20 pm

    I really like the photo and the frame sets it off

  17. @JustMightDIY on September 8, 2025 at 10:21 pm

    That looks really really nice, Stan! Love the finish against that beautiful canvas.

  18. @LonghornWorkshop on September 8, 2025 at 10:23 pm

    Nice frame man, makes the picture even more great

  19. @TurningsbyTurner on September 8, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Well don Stan. I love how you animated the finish going on! πŸ‘

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