How to make a Chicken Wire Frame

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

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.

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

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!