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How to make a Chicken Wire Frame

November 11, 2013 by Holly Gagnon 6 Comments

If you’re like me you love a good rustic, farmhouse project.  Since farmhouse decor can be expensive  I’ve learned to DIY some of things I would like.  Like figuring out  How to Make a Chicken Wire Frame myself.   This Chicken Wire Photo Frame is versatile, it can be decorate seasonally,  was simple to make  and  a totally inexpensive.  .  Like less than $10 in supplies used.

 

How to make a chicken wire frame with furring strips, chicken wire and a staple gun. Easy, rustic, DIY farmhouse project.

How to make a Chicken Wire Frame

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To make the frame, I cut Furring Strips {I like this wood since it’s already distressed and inexpensive}  into the frame size I wanted.  I used a jig saw to cut my strips but a hand saw would work well too since the wood is already thin.  I wanted the frame is square and rustic so no need to miter  the corners.

How to make a chicken wire frame with furring strips, chicken wire and a staple gun. Easy, rustic, DIY farmhouse project.

To assemble to chicken wire frame, I  the used wood glued and  nails to hold the corners together.  I even added in a few staples with a staple gun for cosmetic look.   When the corners were secure, I  used a sander on the rough areas.

After the frame was assembled, I measured  chicken wire to fit,  cut the wire with wire snips and used a staple gun to attach it on to the back of the frame. That’s it!

How to age wood with vinegar and steel wool. Great technique!

How to Age Wood with Vinegar

 

Of course, I couldn’t have my rustic chicken wire frame looking all new, and pretty so I used a vinegar and steel wool technique to age the wood.    This  aged wood board is a picture from a different project, but the whole technique is the same.

Submerge steel wool into a jar of vinegar, let sit for a few hours then use a foam brush to apply the vinegar solution on to your wood.  When it dries you have Instant Aged Wood Magic!

 

How to make a chicken wire frame with furring strips, chicken wire and a staple gun. Easy, rustic, DIY farmhouse project.
  Love this easy, farmhouse inspired Chicken Wire Frame.  It’s the perfect size to clip favorite photos , banners and decorate for the Seasons .
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Click on images to view other projects I’ve displayed on this DIY Chicken Wire Frame :

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Wood Veneer Bunny Banner

Kitchen Cork Trivets

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Filed Under: DIY, Fall, Home Decor, Tutorials, Wood Tagged With: diy, Fall, Home Decor, Tutorials, Wood

Comments

  1. Kathy Skou says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    This is such a fun idea…I’m pinning fo sho!!!!

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  2. Rhonda Emery says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:01 am

    this is so awesome.hugs

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  3. 1Happy Mimi says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Great idea! Well done!

    Reply
  4. Janet says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Where did you purchase the wire?

    Reply

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