You can use a hook instead of a magnet if you prefer, but the small size and light weight of this frame makes it a perfect addition to your fridge or school locker.
Lay the sticks in each group next to each other rather than bunched on top of each other to create a wider frame. Make sure your picture will fit in the rectangle at the center of the sticks you’ve laid out.
Keep the sticks on each side flat and close together. Make sure the twine is tight throughout the knot so that the sides of the frame are secure. If you want to experiment with other looks, try any lash to tie the corners. Try out a square or diagonal lash, or experiment with one of your own. Repeat this for the other three corners. When finished, you should have a strong and secure frame.
If you don’t want to use hooks, simply hot glue the string to the wood. This will be secure enough, and it won’t show from the front of the frame.
You can also buy a simple wooden frame if you don’t want to make one.
As you roll, the edges of the dowel will be covered by the paper. Don’t lose them, as this will make it harder to get the dowel out of the tube. Simply slide the dowel to one side to make sure you always have enough of a handle sticking out of the rolled paper.
Experiment with laying the tubes diagonally or perpendicular to each other, or even use them to create patterns. For example, add a small square of tubes rotated 45 degrees from the rest to create a diamond in the middle of your frame. Bend the tubes to create corners, or let them stick off the edge of the frame. Get creative – the layout of the tubes will define the look and feel of your frame. Make sure to place the tubes tightly together so that there are no gaps or holes in the frame.
