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Jun 29, 2020 · A well chosen frame can transform a picture.* *into a better looking picture, not a bowl of plums or a porsche. Same picture, same double mount, different frame! Box Frames – You guessed it, they are frames that are ‘boxier’! These are deep picture frames, ideal for framing 3D art or other fun objects you want to display – like your ...
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Higher quality foam board is available in acid neutral varieties. Foam board is a fairly rigid and durable material, and can also be used in the construction of 3d box frames. Swiss clip frame. Frameless Picture (clip frame): Frameless picture frames are more commonly known as clip frames. They consist of a sandwich of glazing, mount board ...
Apr 21, 2016 · These are paper materials that contain a pH value between 6.5 to 8.5. Acrylic. This is a type of glazing that can replace real glass in picture frames. Also called plexiglass, acrylic is lighter and more resistant to breaking. Acrylic can also come with UV protective and anti-glare properties. Allowance.
- Why Frame Your Artwork?
- Basic Components of A Picture Frame
- Dust Covers and Hanging Hardware
- Framing Works on Canvas and Wood Panels
- Three Levels of Framing: Pros and Cons
There are three great reasons to frame art: 1. Display– Frames are the finishing touch for presenting art in an exhibition, a museum, or your home. 2. Protection– Frames safeguard art from damage and deterioration. 3. Aesthetics– The right frame enhances the beauty of the artwork.
1. The Frame Itself
Usually wood or metal, the frame is the structure in which a painting, print, or other object is enclosed to improve or enhance its appearance; to isolate it from a wall; to complement a décor; and to support and protect it. Picture frames come in many different styles and their prices vary depending on the material and frame width/height. Material– Wood is considered more traditional, while metal can add a contemporary flair. Style – Gilded, plein air, barn wood, contemporary, rustic, ornate...
2. Glazing
Glazing is the first barrier between the outside environment and your artwork. It protects against heat, moisture, insects, spills, inquisitive human hands, and most importantly — light! Light is artwork’s arch enemy. You can buy glazing with filters and coatings that help reduce ultraviolet (UV) energy and glare from natural and artificial light sources. Two Types of Glazing: Glass – Standard picture frame glass is approximately 1/8” thick and comes in regular, UV filter, non-glare, and UV/n...
3. Mat Board
The mat board is a multi-ply board usually comprising a core, adhesive, facing, and backing paper. It’s available in a variety of thicknesses and colors. Mat boards have a window, also known as the exact mat opening, cut in the center through which the image can be viewed. Mat boards serve two purposes: as a protective barrier between the artwork and the glazing, and as a decorative accent to the artwork. Bonus Term: Ply. High-quality mat boards are manufactured in various plies, dyed for col...
Dust Covers – Also known as frame backing paper, dust covers add a professional touch to your framed art and protect it from dust, air pollutants, and insects. Dust covers can also help keep humidity levels from fluctuating within the frame. Read about how to attach a dust cover. Hanging Hardware – Framed artwork can be professionally hung with a p...
Canvas is a type of woven fabric on which artists can paint or even print on with specialty printers. There are two ways to purchase them: stretched onto a wooden frame or rolled. Canvases on stretcher bars require another frame to finish the piece: either a standard wood or mental picture frame or a canvas floater frame. Rolled canvas must first b...
$$$ Preservation.
This premium method of framing uses museum-quality materials and procedures that do not alter the condition of the art. It protects art from hazards (including acid and UV light) and is completely reversible. By reversible, we mean that the artwork is mounted in such a way that it can be reframed without sustaining damage. 1. Pros – Excellent protection. Museum-level framing is designed to preserve your artwork for many years. 2. Cons– High cost, and may require the expertise of a certified f...
$$ Archival
At this level, we use archival materials or products to reduce the damage to artwork from environmental factors such acid and UV light. 1. Pros– Very good protection. DIY framers can create an archival frame package using acid-free components, UV glazing, and reversible mounting methods. 2. Cons– Medium/high cost, conflicting information on how long archival materials last. 3. Best for – Original artwork and limited-edition prints, important documents, non digitized family photos.
$ Non-Archival.
This economical method of framing uses standard glass or acrylic, non-reversible mounting methods, and/or products where the acid has not been removed. 1. Pros–At the lowest cost, DIY framers can use a wide variety of frames, mats, standard glazing, and methods like spray mounting. 2. Cons– Artwork may begin to deteriorate within months. 3. Best for –Mass produced posters and prints, family photos printed from digital copies, grade school, and community art projects.
3. Balancing Colour Tones. The right frame colour enhances your artwork, like a perfect frame for a photo. Learn to balance tones by choosing colours that complement the dominant hues in your art. It’s about creating a visual dialogue between the frame and the artwork, ensuring one doesn’t overshadow the other.
a picture hanging device. Two d-rings are needed to hang a picture, one on each side. The hangers are normally positioned 1/3 of the way down the from the top of the frame. A screw driver is used to tighten the set screw and the hanging wire is threaded through the eyelet.
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Jun 9, 2016 · The ‘frame’ above is part of the painting, but designed so that it can fit seamlessly into an actual picture frame (although, of course, it would have to be hung to the right of a window). It allows the artist to imagine that the boundary between the painted and the physical world might actually be pierced, and the personification of grubby realism might escape the strictures of 19th ...
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