Panoramic photos are photos that have an elongated field of view. Photos of this type are ideal for large group portraits or for landscape images. You can create a panoramic photo by cropping the top and bottom thirds from an image, or by stitching together multiple images in photo editing software. Panoramic photos can be difficult to display due to their long, irregular shape. In order to display a panoramic photo, you must create a panoramic frame in the correct dimensions.
Instructions
1. Measure the height and width of your panoramic print.
2. Measure out the dimensions of the panoramic print on the clear styrene front of the clip frame. Tape the ruler in place along your cutting line with a piece of masking tape. Draw along the straight edge with a pencil. The styrene front of the clip frame should be 1 mm longer in each direction than the image and backing board.
3. Measure and mark the dimensions of the panoramic print onto the backing board.
4. Wear safety goggles. Score the styrene along the cutting line with the detail knife. Push both sides of the line away from you. The styrene will fracture along the score line.
5. Use the small saw to cut the backing board.
6. Sand the edges of the backing board with fine-grit sandpaper.
7. Look at the clips and determine if they need clip holes or a grooved track in the back of the backing board to secure them. Measure and cut the appropriate holes or grooved track in the back of the backing board with the ruler and the detail knife.
8. Place the backing board with the grooved side down onto a work table. Put the photo against the backing board with the image facing upward.
9. Put the styrene over the top of the image. Slide the clips over the edges of the styrene and backing board to hold them together.
10. Hang the clip frame by slipping the clip onto a nail on your wall.
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