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DIY Framing for Pin Maps

Step-by-step how-to instructions and product suggestions for how to frame your pin map prints. *Contains affiliate links

SUPPLIES (for 16x20 inch print)

  1. Thin acid-free foam board from Walmart or Michael's  (5 Pack of Elmer's� Acid Free Foam Board, 2 Count By Elmers in White | Michaels�) 
  2. Frame that has flexible metal tabs securing the backing -- 16x20 inches. A low-cost option I recommend is the Belmont from Michael’s. (It’s usually on sale, or google "michaels coupon"):    White Belmont Frame By Studio Decor� | Michaels�
*ALTERNATE FRAME OPTION - (I've never tried this myself) If you opt for a thicker foam board and an open-back frame (doesn't come with a backing), you'll need to figure out a way to secure the foam core. A staple gun might work.


DIY STEPS

  1. Bend up metal tabs on the back of the frame but don’t remove them.
  2. Remove backing and carefully discard glass.
  3. Trim foam board to 16x20 inches (you can use the frame's backing as a template to trace onto the foam board).
  4. Place print on foam board, keeping skin-to-print contact to a minimum. Gluing is not necessary for this method.
  5. Insert print with foam board into frame.
  6. Replace frame’s original backing.
  7. Bend down metal tabs to re-secure for a nice, snug fit.

NO-FRAME OPTION

You can use spray adhesive to mount the print onto foam core if you want to display it without a frame. I've never done it myself, but there are tutorials online if you search "how to mount a print."

THE FRAME I USE:

White Belmont Frame By Studio Decor� | Michaels� White Belmont Frame By Studio Decor� | Michaels�