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How to Make a Window-Sash Picture Frame
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
Polyurethane to seal painted sashes
Beeswax to coat bare-wood sashes
Window cleaner
Photo mats precut to fit the photo sizes2-inch paper tape for framing
2 eye hooks
Picture wire -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Paintbrush
(or rag) for sealing the finish -
Ruler
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Utility knife
or paper cutter -
Pliers
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Photo: Kristine Larsen
1. Prep the window
For bare wood, rub on protective beeswax. On painted sashes, guard against toxic lead by sealing the finish under clear polyurethane. Spritz the glass with window cleaner.
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