Questions tagged [framing]
For questions having to with the act of framing artworks, and the selection, construction, and use of frames, passe-partouts, mattes, and other types of picture framing.
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How to format a label for a framed print of a photograph of a painting
Problem: I have photographed original paintings by a family member and decided to print and frame a few of the photographs. The prints are the same size as the original artwork, so 24" x 30"...
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Can I mount a rolled poster to a mat? If so, how?
I have a rolled poster that is very fragile and I don’t want to potentially crease it. I also can’t use heat or water as its sharpie signed. It’s not super badly rolled but it’s certainly not flat.
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How can I safely frame rolled concert posters keeping in mind moisture from touching the glass
I have a few relatively new both screen and digital printed concert posters which were rolled. I would like to frame them in exact size frames but I am not sure how to go about safely doing that ...
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Why choose a thick or thin frame for displaying artwork?
I came across two kinds of frames:
First type has frame width around 1 cm to 1.5 cm max. But it is thick frame. I mean if you view it from side, it will look thick.
Second type has ...
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How much frame overlap will there be on my painting?
How much frame overlap will there be on my painting?
The (oil) painting will be 39,37 x 29.53" (or 100 x 75cm). There are quite a lot of details around the edge, so I want to make sure that those ...
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What is this style of picture frame called?
I have some convex glass silhouette paintings from the Benton Glass Company from the 30s or 40s. They came with metal frames, each bent from a single piece of metal with a hook on one end and a hole ...
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Preserving paper stickers long term
I'm going to frame a few old video game cartridges in a box frame for art and preservation.
I got the idea from a few posts I've seen online of others who have done the same:
I'm going use a sheet ...
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Alternative to self-adhesive corner 'bumpers' for the back of paintings & framed works?
I have some 40" x 52" paintings to frame up and I am wondering what sort of "bumpers" to use for the corners (so the painting doesn't scrape the wall).
I've used those self-adhesive plastic "dots" on ...
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Passe-partout guide
Last time I went to the local frame maker I learned some things about passe-partouts:
The lower border should be slightly bigger than the others, e.g. 5cm vs. 4cm or 6cm vs. 5cm.
There is a certain ...
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Hang canvas without a frame
I wish to paint on stretched canvas.
How do make it ready-to-mount (for gift-giving), or am I compelled to also purchase a frame, and drill holes in the back?
Links to the canvas and the frame I'm ...
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How can I create a custom lamp shade frame?
Some people make custom lamp shade frames so it must be possible. A lot of people suggest wire coat hangers but I think they're too flimsy. It has to be rather sturdy.
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Cheap alternative to glass?
I recently researched alternatives to glass for permanent framing/protection, and I found that glassine paper is supposedly a good cheap alternative. I ordered it on Amazon, but I was very unhappy ...
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How would I flatten a watercolour mounted on mat board?
We have a watercolour that was mounted to a piece of mat board by the artist (over 40 years ago) which needs its framing renewed. After pulling the backing off, I find the mat board is badly warped (...
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Plastic/Glass for a very large, custom frame
I am working on a large poster to display my original Pokemon cards, but because of the size of the cards and the way I wanted them to be laid out, store bought frames are out of the question. The ...
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Will putting an oil painting under glass cause damage?
I inherited a painting from a relative. It has some cracks so I assume it's oil, not acrylic or watercolor. I also do not know the age, but it is not new.
When I bought a frame to fit it (since it ...
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How to frame a cross-stitch?
I recently finished a cross-stitch for a gift, and would like to frame it in a way that will preserve it reasonably well. I was under time constraints to present it to the recipient and there was only ...
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Framing A3 Print
I recently purchased 7 A3 prints from my good friend, in order to liven up my house. However, having not thought this through, I am unsure how to best frame them?
I do not wish for the quality of the ...
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What needs to be done to original art before having it framed [closed]
My wife's grandmother is a locally celebrated artist. She recently was forced to move to a retirement home and she has gifted us with several of her original works. They are mostly watercolor on ...
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