This macaroni art is a perfect way to update an old or cheap picture frame! Grab your spray paint, a bag of pasta, and a cheap frame to make this cute idea that is ideal for adding a motivation quote or your favorite print! This is one of my favorite items to hang on the wall to remind me nothing can limit me in my work!
If you want more ideas for updating old or inexpensive frames, make sure to check out this idea for a seashell picture frame!
Macaroni Art Picture Frame
You probably remember using macaroni or pasta as a kid to make silly art projects in grade school. I know I sure do! Did you realize you can make macaroni art that is also upscale and beautiful for your home now?
This macaroni art is such a fun and easy way to add a different look to a simple picture frame.
I love adding this to a room with paint colors to match my decor. It's so pretty and easy to make!
If you find a lot of frames on sale or cheap, you can make tons of great decor items. This farmhouse lantern is made from picture frames, as is this cute picture frame tray to use on your coffee table.
If you have a Cricut or vinyl cutter, you may like this easy DIY craft frame idea too!
What Paint Should I Use for This Pasta Frame?
The easiest way to make this is to use spray paint. I used gold spray paint on mine as it was inexpensive and really added an extra look of refinement. You can pick any color of paint you prefer to make this unique for your home.
If you have extra time on your hands and want to get more detailed, you can easily use a paintbrush and craft paint. This method would cover each individual piece of pasta one at a time. While it would take longer, it could also provide a great way to add marbling or other paint textures to the frame.
Can I Use Different Pasta Shapes?
Yes! You can easily use whatever pasta you have on hand. Bowtie, like shown, are definitely the prettiest, but if you have elbow macaroni, rigatoni, or fusilli, they can all be used and look beautiful once painted. Simply pick what you have on hand in your home, or what happens to be on sale at the grocery store.
Supplies Needed
- Picture frame
- Pasta
- Spray paint
- Hot glue gun and hot glue
How to Make a Painted Macaroni Art Picture Frame
Gather your supplies together, and set out a newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your work area when painting.
You will remove the glass and image out of the picture frame and set those aside.
Next, you will use hot glue to add the pasta to the outside trim of the picture frame. I like to add a short line of glue then a few pieces of pasta, before adding another line of glue. This makes it easier to do 4-5 pieces at a time before the glue starts to dry.
Repeat this process all the way around the frame until there is pasta covering all of the frame in a neat line.
Next, you will take your frame outside or to a well-ventilated area, and spray paint the pasta until well-coated. I like to go over it 2-3 times to make sure all of the crevices are covered.
Once the paint has dried, you can add the glass back to the frame and place a quote or picture as desired.
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Simple Gold Painted Macaroni Art Picture Frame
This beautiful gold macaroni art picture frame is a perfect way to use an inexpensive picture frame and your imagination to create a new piece of home decor in just a few minutes!
Materials
- Picture frame
- Pasta
- Spray paint
Tools
- Hot glue gun and hot glue
Instructions
To start, you need to set up an area to paint later. I like doing this outside so I don't have to worry about ventilation; - Next, you will remove the glass inside the picture frame and set it aside;
- Begin adding pasta around the edge of the frame using bits of hot glue to secure;
- You can do this in a pattern, or just add as you go;
- Once the entire frame has been covered with pasta, you will take it outside to spray paint it in your chosen color;
- Spray the pasta pieces until coated well making sure to go over and between each one;
- Allow the pasta to dry completely before adding the glass back in the frame along with a printed quote or photograph;
- Hang on the wall or display on a mantle or shelf as desired.
To start, you need to set up an area to paint later. I like doing this outside so I don't have to worry about ventilation; 
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