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How to Make Photo or Picture Frame Holders Out of Forks

This project is so easy and very inexpensive. It's a wonderful way to recycle and reuse an everyday item and will make your special photos even more so. Read on for this how-to and have fun!

Things You'll Need

two (2) forks (non-matching design, but handle and prong length should be the same)
pair of pliers

Instructions

- 1
  You can find these forks just about anywhere, thrift shops, flea markets, garage sales. The vintage forks have some really pretty designs, but you may prefer a sleeker look; it's totally up to you.
- 2
  
  Using pliers, bend both the outside prongs of forks down and under.
- 3
  
  Bend the two inside prongs of the forks up into a half-curl. (The lip of this curl is where your framed photo will rest.
- 4
  Grasp handle of forks with pliers about 1" from start of handle. Bend both forks the same in a downward motion so that the fork balances on tip of handles and also on the outside prongs. You may have to do a little experimenting to get it just the way you like it. Now, place your photo and you're done!

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