2.5 in Modular Frame | Style 3

Looking for a budget-friendly alternative to expensive custom framing? This modular art frame offers a customizable and functional solution for displaying your artwork with style, without the hefty price tag.

Features:

• Modular Design: The frame consists of standard 9-inch to 4-inch segments, easily interconnected using 8 mm pins (or 5/16 in wooden dowels) for a seamless assembly. Perfect for art pieces of various sizes and easy to adapt as your art collection grows. 
• Large Art Compatibility: For larger works (because your art deserves to be seen in all its glory), the pin holes are sized to accommodate 5/16 wooden dowel pins, ensuring a sturdy and secure structure when the plastic connectors won't do. For extra strength use a single continuous dowel through the top side as the connector holes run through the center pieces
• Versatile Adhesion: I’ve used a mix of CA glue and wood glue to ensure a secure bond. 

Plate 1: Corner Piece

Plates 2 through 7: Straight Pieces sized 9 in to 4 in segments

Plates 8: Connector

General Guidelines

• Corner Length: Each corner measures approximately 4 1/8 inches to allow for a ¼" breathing room in the fit.
• To calculate required straight piece lengths:
  Side length − 8 inches (to account for both corners) = Length of straight pieces needed.
  This allows for ¼ inch wiggle room per side.
• Corner Printing: Corners print with reduced speed on vertical sections to minimize sheen differences between horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Extended Corners: If an odd-sized side is needed, extended corners are available, adding 0.5 inches to each end of the side.

Example: 18" x 24" Frame

Without Nail Catch

• Corners: 4
• 18" Side: 8" (1x), 2" (1x)
• 24" Side: 8" (2x)
• Total Required:
  • Corners: 4
  • 2" Pieces: 2
  • 8" Pieces: 6
  • Connectors: 12 per frame (number per side depends on the frame’s hole pattern)

With Nail Catch

• Replace one side based on your layout as follows:
  • 18" Side: 2" (1x), 6" (1x with nail catch), 2" (1x)
  • 24" Side: 4" (1x), 8" (1x with nail catch), 4" (1x)

Example: 16" x 20" Frame

• Corners: 4
• 16" Side: 8" (1x)
• 20" Side: 6" (2x)
• Total Required:
  • Corners: 4
  • 8" Pieces: 2
  • 6" Pieces: 4
  • Connectors: 10 per frame (number per side depends on the frame’s hole pattern)

See my other frames at my Modular Frames Collection