Objective: Make the frame

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

Options are: - Measure and cut the 1x2 to go around the frame and attach the edge pieces on top of one another with glue - Measure and cut the 1x2 to go around the frame and attach to the edges of the project with glue
Measure and cut the 1x2 to go around the frame and attach to the edges of the project with glue