How to Make Art Fit a Ready Made Picture Frame
A common challenge in picture framing is how to make art fit a ready made picture frame. Ready made frames are appealing because they are cheap. But because...
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How to Determine the Measurements for a Linen Liner
How to Determine the Measurements for a Linen Liner
How to determine the measurements for a linen liner. Adding a linen liner to a frame is a stacking technique where one frame fits inside another. In this...
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How to Cut and Join Imitation Wood Mouldings
Working with imitation wood mouldings is different than working with real wood. Imitation wood mouldings are made of polystyrene, a dense plastic that...
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How to Frame Stretched Canvas
If you’ve been wondering how to frame stretched canvas, you’re not alone. Stretched canvas presents some unique challenges when it comes to choosing...
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How to Cut a Flawless Mat for Picture Framing
To cut a flawless mat you must let go of the idea that there is anything automatic about mat cutting. To the extent that a “machine” provides a predictable...
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Tips for Hanging and Arranging Framed Art
Hanging and arranging framed art can be more challenging than it first appears. What is the proper position on the wall? Where do you hang it relative...
VIEWExamining Options in Foam Board Backing for Picture Framing
Examining Options in Foam Board Backing for Picture Framing
To make the right choice when using foam board as a backing in picture framing, consider your options. What is foam board? Foam board is a lightweight...
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Recommended Tools and Supplies for Framing Photography
Today’s photographer needs the ability to mat and frame to make their product more valuable to their customer and more profitable to themselves....
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How to Turn Picture Framing into a Home Based Business
Let’s begin with a story. A humble fisherman in the mountains of northwest Arkansas came into possession of a five and dime in the little town of Bentonville....
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