Customizable Two-Piece Picture Frame

Project Cost

under $20

Build Time

less than 12 hours

Difficulty

Medium

These 4” x 6” sized picture frames are made of two 3D-printed pieces with text along the outside edge, with either preset text or customizable to your choosing.

If you are selecting one of the preset frame ideas, download the STL file for the design and skip to step 3.
If you are selecting one of the preset frame ideas, download the STL file for the design and skip to step 3.
If you would like to customize the printed text and have Solidworks 2017 (or above) installed, download the SLDPRT file below and open the part. Edit sketch named ‘## EDIT FRAME TEXT ##’ to the text of your choosing and adjust sizing if required. Alternatively, open the STEP file in your preferred 3D modelling software and insert your own text wherever you’d like.
If you would like to customize the printed text and have Solidworks 2017 (or above) installed, download the SLDPRT file below and open the part. Edit sketch named ‘## EDIT FRAME TEXT ##’ to the text of your choosing and adjust sizing if required. Alternatively, open the STEP file in your preferred 3D modelling software and insert your own text wherever you’d like.
In your preferred 3D printer slicing software, open the previously created STL file and configure the print . In order for the two parts to join without additional adhesives, refer to the print settings below and adjust accordingly. The approximate print time is 9 hours for the back piece and 3 hours for the front. Creality Ender 5 (220 x 220 mm print area) Filament: 1.75mm PLA Nozzle: 4mm Layer Height: 0.16mm Infill: 20% No additional build plate adhesion or supports are necessary. Configure the same print parameters and setup the print for the front piece.
In your preferred 3D printer slicing software, open the previously created STL file and configure the print . In order for the two parts to join without additional adhesives, refer to the print settings below and adjust accordingly. The approximate print time is 9 hours for the back piece and 3 hours for the front. Creality Ender 5 (220 x 220 mm print area) Filament: 1.75mm PLA Nozzle: 4mm Layer Height: 0.16mm Infill: 20% No additional build plate adhesion or supports are necessary. Configure the same print parameters and setup the print for the front piece.
Load the filament color of your choosing for each piece, and print as you normally would.
Load the filament color of your choosing for each piece, and print as you normally would.
Insert a 4’’ x 6’’ picture into the frame and press the front piece into place. The frame can either be mounted with adhesives from the back or with a single #6/#8 drywall screw (or equivalent).
Insert a 4’’ x 6’’ picture into the frame and press the front piece into place. The frame can either be mounted with adhesives from the back or with a single #6/#8 drywall screw (or equivalent).

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