How To Re-Size Thrift Store Frames: No Power Tools Needed! 

I sew cross stitch pieces which come out in odd shapes. I had the idea of the thrift store, but I wasn’t sure how to resize it. Funny enough, I needed 7 x 13! So very appropriate size for me today. Thank you so much for your clear directions! you have opened up a whole New World for my cross stitch!

Chose your video over others because your shirt was cute and am now cruising through your channel. Love your ideas, art style, and instructional method!

Very clear concise and efficient. Saves me lots of money. Genius.

I always hit up the thrift store when framing art, but I'd never thought about resizing thrift store frames! Awesome video :)

Very nice tutorial -- I worked at a number of frame shops over the years, and it's not rocket science, for sure. If people are nervous about cutting glass or plexiglass, having your local frame shop cut you a piece is not generally expensive. You don't have to have a frame shop do every part of your project. They can do as little as put a hanger on for you! I like using small local frame shops, but definitely it's great to develop a friendly relationship with any local framer, especially if you are an artist or love art/decorating. - T

Narrator was clear & articulate. Nice job!

I definitely knew about repurposing thrift store frames, but using them to build custom sizes never occurred to me. Genius!

Your voice is so calming! These tutorials are wonderful ^-^

Thank goodness you are here. I knew it could be done, but had never watched it. You are a money saver for sure.

You have just changed my life. Thank you.

Aaarrgghh.. John! I literally fought my way through this LAST WEEK. Your way is much much better. So glad you guys are doing these videos. Keep it up!

An Epbot video in my feed? BEST DAY EVER!

Just the video I was looking for. Simple and easy for anyone at home. Great delivery. And LOVE the artwork and frames in your home. Thank you!

Great idea! I do cross stitch and some of them are tricky sizes. I’m excited to try this with a piece I have in mind!

Nice job! Thanks for the video and good idea! I use mostly thrift store frames to frame artwork. I've thought of making my own frames from scratch since I'm a woodworker, but this is so much easier and cheaper. Before I had a power miter saw I used one of those boxes to put molding around my living and bedrooms. It worked fine.

oh man. good to see i'm not the only one who does this.

super helpful for my senior project!!! thank you!!!

Thanks so much! Best video i was able to find so far!

Thanks for a very detailed instruction!

I appreciate this. It was just what I was looking for

What a great video and instruction. Thanks!

I need this so bad!!! Thank you ❤

Wow you art collection is amazing!

I love this! And John's voice is wonderful to listen to! (And Jen's too of course) :)

This is pretty awesome. Didn't think of this

Really well explained, thanks!!

Turned out nice!

Thanks just what I was looking for.

Nice vid, great tips and fantastic t-shirt 👍

Completely helpful video. :) Now all I need is some art to frame!!!

Amazing sir, thank you!!

Thanks very much. Great ideas!

That was great! I will definitely use your instructions for my ne t cross stitch frames. I

Great tips!

Succint & helpful; thank you!

Great job

I'm looking to do this to some frames I've already bought, but I was going to buy the tools off of Amazon. You should add all of the items he recommended to your Amazon shop, so I can give you the much deserved credit!

Hell yeah thank you

Very cool. I just used your technique on an ornate frame that was too large for my art. I bought the frame for $12.99 at a Goodwill Store. Thanks!

Yup! 😁👍

Why not cut the old frame to use 2 diagonally opposing corners intact, instead of one corner with two separate pieces? It's one less edge to glue/assemble and potentially mess up with a saw.

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for posting. Do you ever cut your own mats? I'd love to hear any info you have on that as well.

Ty very much

I absolutely LOVE the art you have in your home. Do you have a video on the piece at 40 seconds? Where the art is on the outside of the mat. Please do a video on that!

Very helpful! I have been painting up a storm and have 130 pieces to frame. Your video may be what makes this possible. Thank you! What about taking apart the corners of a wood frame that has been stapled together across the angle with a nailer? I was hoping to use both ends of the frame as is, and shorten the side pieces but can't figure out how to get out the staples without gouging into the frame. Any suggestions?

Would absolutely love a video that tackles a big frame and without glass, I struggle with (what looks so easy in this video) marking up the first cuts and rarely get it right.... Because of this I generally I buy the used frames and cut board to fit. Today however, I realised I had painted on the incorrect board and I don't have a frame that fits and must cut one down...:( Unfortunately the painting is large....) HELP!

I need a 22x22 frame but nobody makes one. Would you do this with a 22x28 frame?

Have you ever made videos under the name Jazzy Hands? Your voice is identical to his😊

I've seen frames at dollar stores too for fairly cheap. Just a couple questions. I know putting masking tape over the piece will prevent tearout, but will the same hold true on an ornate frame? And some of the frame I've seen have what looks like a longer piece of squiggly metal embedded in the frame, going across the corner to snugly hold the joint together. Any ideas on how to overcome that?

I'm pretty sure you can still buy plans with all the details you need on Woodprix.

There are many similar projects in Woodglut's plans.

I heard very good opinions about the Woodglut plans.

Vid was too fast lol

Audio TERRIBLE. COULDN'T HEAR YOU.

Dont listen to Jen