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If you're looking for a simple way to frame a beautiful piece of art, here's a Good Thing that we often use for our set: a frameless frame. It creates a clean look. And, if you have an odd-size print that you want to hang, it's a cost-effective alternative to custom-framing.

Tools and Materials
Print or photograph
Frame diagram
Glass, cut to size of print or photograph
Foam core
Mat knife
Frame clips

Frameless Frames How-To
1. Measure your print and buy a piece of cut glass to fit it.

2. Mark measurements on foam core and cut to size of print with mat knife .

3. Lay print against foam core and place cut sheet of glass on top, lining up all sides.

4. Place 1 frame clip at each corner to connect the glass, print, and foam core. (Clips generally come with a cord to hang your picture.)

5. Download and print frame diagram. Following diagram and starting at bottom left corner, string cord through all 4 clips. Then thread cord over top cord and bring back down to opposite corner (creating an upside-down V). Tie knot at the end. (You can also use a plate hanger to hang a print.)

Resources
Glass can be found at hardware stores or custom framing stores. Purchase foam core at art supply stores. Frame clips are available at A.I. Friedman (www.aifriedman.com) or www.lightimpressionsdirect.com.

From The Martha Stewart Show, April 2007