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Beautiful! Simple! Cylindrical! All the qualities you look for in the finest photo frames, now available in the CanFrame — a simple DIY photo frame project from Photojojo. Our tutorial will step you through an insanely simple way to show off your photos for the price of a 79 cent can of beans. All you need is the aforementioned can, some glue, a photo, and 15 minutes!
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www.photojojo.com/content/diy/turn-can-into-photo-frame/ The Ingredient list
Step 1: Measure your canUse a tape measure to measure the height and circumference of your can. These will be the approximate dimensions of the image you need to print. (Of course, you’re a smarty and you’ve already figured out that a ruler and a calculator can take the place of a tape measure–just measure the height, then measure the diameter of the top of your can. The can’s circumference is Pi x Diameter of the top.) Step 2: Print your photoUse your favorite image editing program to resize your photo to the dimensions you measured earlier. Your image height should match the height of your can, and the length should match the can’s circumference. To give yourself some wiggle room later, make your image a smidge taller and about a half inch to an inch wider than you measured. Giving yourself extra width is particularly important, as you’ll want some overlap to help the glue set properly. Finally, the thinner the paper your photo is printed on, the more willing it’ll be to conform to the curvature of your can. We used plain paper with great results, though glossy photo paper worked, too. Step 3: Cut your photo to sizeOnce printed, use scissors or a cutting blade and ruler to trim your photo to match the height and circumference of your can. Remember to leave yourself at least a half inch of extra width for overlap and a little extra height. (You can always trim away the excess later if you need to.) Step 4: Glue your photo to your canTo affix your photo to your can, you can use any kind of strong glue that will bond paper. Here’s how to form a strong bond if you’re using rubber-cement: Apply your cement to your can and let it dry. As it dries, apply a good coat to the back of your photo. Make sure to glue the overlapping part of the photo so it’ll stick to itself, and press the wet photo to the dry can. Step 5: Tie it tightly and waitTo help the photo bond to the can label, wrap the can tightly with several rubber bands. Make sure you’ve worked out all the air bubbles, and leave the rubber bands and can overnight to ensure a good, solid seal. Ta da! You’re done! Where to go from hereSo you’ve mastered this simple project. Here are a couple more ideas to take you further…
Photo Credits: Kevin O’Mara, Rachel Devine, and Marius Mihalache. Amit is 27 and lives in Manhattan. He spends his days making Photojojo awesome.
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