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    Home » Repurposed Items » Extra Large Picture Frame Cork Board

    Extra Large Picture Frame Cork Board

    Published by Gail | Published September 15, 2017 | Updated July 26, 2022
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    Today’s project is cheap and easy! It’s an extra large picture frame cork board.extra large thrift store picture frame

    I picked up this picture frame a couple of months ago at the thrift store. I think it was $5-$7. It is really large.

    When using a paint sprayer, do multiple projects

    Finish Max paint sprayer paints many projects

    I painted it the same day I painted the syroco mirror project and the MCM hutch. I used an oops primer on it, but didn’t give it the darker top coat that I put on the hutch.

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    Cut cork board on table saw

    cut cork board on table saw

    I picked up a bunch of 2x4 pieces of this thick cork board really cheap at Home Depot last year. I cut it on the table saw. It makes a much cleaner cut than it does when I use a utility knife.

    Tool to install items in picture frames

    logan dual driver holds cork board in pictur frame

    I don’t use this handy Logan Dual Point Driver Elite often, but it sure does the job when I need it. It drives the points into the frame and holds the thick cork board in place.

    extra large cork board picture frame

    I hung it on the fence and decided that I wasn’t wild about the color. I thought it needed to be toned down a little.

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    Glazing a blue picture frame

    chalked smoked glaze

    To darken the bright blue I used Smoked Glaze applied with a cheap chip brush. Since I had already secured the cork board I used scrap paper to protect the cork from the glaze.

    Watch my video of How To Glaze Painted Furniture

    glazed blue picture frame cork board

    In this photo you can see the difference the yummy glaze makes in the color.

    extra large picture frame cork board memo

    Much better color! This extra large picture frame cork board can be hung either horizontally or vertically. It will be going to Glendale in October. Winking smile I need to find some unique push pins to make it unique. I used repurposed jewelry push pins for the syroco frame, but this chunky fella needs something larger. What do you think?

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    gail

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    1. Donna

      September 21, 2017 at 7:01 am

      Gail, you might consider wooden scrabble tiles or bingo call numbers.

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    2. GirlfromWva

      September 16, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Love the finish and color of this. For pushpins, maybe watch faces or small wooden rounds with #' s on them.

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      • Kristy

        September 18, 2017 at 1:43 pm

        Hi I have been searching and have had two people try and make the diy pottery barn rustic clock and it couldn't be done... Is there any way u sell the stuff u make? Like would I be able to purchase the clock? Thank u and hope to hear from u soon

      • Mindi

        September 22, 2017 at 9:58 am

        Hi Kristy! Hi my name is Mindi and I contribute projects for Gail, I am sorry you have had trouble making the pottery barn rustic clock, I wish I had time to make and sell my projects, but life is too crazy for me right now! Wishing you the very best!

      • Gail Wilson

        September 19, 2017 at 1:28 pm

        Great ideas Nova! I like the wooden rounds idea!

        thanks!
        gail

    3. Gail Wilson

      September 15, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      I did consider painting the cork, but couldn't decide on a pattern that would look good no matter which way someone hangs it. 🙂

      gail

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    4. Jennie

      September 15, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Cork is a pain to paint on, but painting a scene, maybe birds in a tree, a forest with "happy little trees" an old Bob Ross reference, a stream, etc. then it's pretty with or without pushpins and notes or pictures.

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    5. Carol S

      September 15, 2017 at 9:27 am

      I wish I could find a cork panel deal like you did. What a score!!!
      Personally, I like to cover the cork with fabric (spray glue) and then create push pins to compliment the theme. You could also paint the cork with something simple like stripes and go from there. I love the whole frames to cork board and chalk board realm of ideas. Good luck!

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      • Kate

        September 15, 2017 at 3:40 pm

        I know. I wanted to cover a large framed panel in my daughter's room with cork, but couldn't find large sheets of cork anywhere (including HD). All I could find were a few packs of thin square ft. cork tiles which wouldn't work. Is there a good substitute for cork?

      • Gail Wilson

        September 19, 2017 at 1:29 pm

        Kate,

        Back in the day I've used reclaimed ceiling tiles and even cardboard. I don't like the thin sheeting of cork. I feel very fortunate to have found these very large cork boards. Hoping you find a solution.

        gail

    6. Sara Mullis

      September 15, 2017 at 6:37 am

      Gail, love this project ! Think people just have to visualize where they will use this. Shell pushpins for a Coastal look, cute decorated clothespins for design boards can hold fabric swatches or pictures or paint swatches . If it's a kitchen ,recipes ,notepad , all those school schedules or small seasonal touches ............just add the pushpin. Endless options that make it a great piece.

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