Photo: Kristine Larsen
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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.
Step 1: Prep the window
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Prep the window
Step 2
Measure the panes
Step 3
Trim the mats to size
Step 4
Secure the photos
Step 5
Arrange the matted photos
Step 6
Check the placement
Step 7
Add hanging hardware
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Tools List
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Paintbrush
(or rag) for sealing the finish -
Ruler
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Utility knife
or paper cutter -
Pliers
Shopping List
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
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
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