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Ounce
of Preservation: A Guide to the Care of Papers and Photographs
Archivist Craig Tuttle's book, targeted at the lay person, provides
the answer to the question of how to preserve papers and photographs.
In An Ounce of Preservation, he provides a clear and concise discussion
of the causes of paper and photograph deterioration and he teaches
the reader to recognize the damage caused by such environmental
conditions as temperature, humidity, fungi, insects and rodents,
light exposure, pollutants, water damage, framing, lamination, fasteners
and adhesives, fire and theft.
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Conservation
Concerns:
A Guide for Collectors and Curators
"This book is and excellent resource for institutions and
collectors, who handle art. Put out by the Smithsonian Institue,
the leader in art preservation, it lists how to protect art objects,
in terms of: climate control handling, lighting, and general care.
The book covers what objects can be damaged by what outside sources,
and how to best prevent from enviormental damage, through proper
storage techniques. It also gives resources for conservation suppliers
and conservation centers." (Reader
Reviewer, Phoenix, Arizona, 7/25/01)
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Conservation
Framing (Library of the
Professional
Picture Framing, Volume 4)
Handling Art on Paper • Glazing • Hinges & support
methods • Adhesives • Types
of Boards • Encapsulation • Deacidification • Problems & Solutions • Projects • Framing
watercolors, papyrus, pastels,
photos, skin documents • techniques
for broken and brittle artwork.
Cleaning and repairs. (Book
Description)
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Logan, a contributing editor at Artists' Magazine who has taught framing
and matting across the United States, shows readers how to present
their artwork skillfully and economically.
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Complete overview of custom picture framing – from the equipment
to the layout of the shop to the workorder processes! History of Framing,
Cutting & Joining
Wood & metal moulding, ordering frames, cutting glazing, measuring,
basic mat
cuts, mounting equipment & methods, color, proportion of frame
design, stretching ptgs, conservation.
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Inlays, offsets, double 8-sided mats! Step-by-step directions for
50 + mat cuts; basic to advanced. Measurements • Proportion
• Color • Fractions • Faux Finishes • Hand-cut
Designs • Singles • Doubles • V-Grooves • French
Mats • Cove & Fabric Wrapped, Lattice, Multiple Opening,
Kobe, Circles, Ovals, Gothic, fancy corners, 6 & 8 sided, etc
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Quick Identification Chart • Photography Time Line •
Early Presentation Techniques • Suitable framing methods for:
ambrotype, daguerreotype, albumen, tintype, Ilfochrome Classics®,
Polaroid®, snapshots and more! Mounting: photos with dry, pressure-sensitive,
wet & spray methods. Projects. Creative framing cases. Hinged
boxes and montages.
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Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her
years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes
of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions
for various gold leafing and restoration techniques.
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The choice of a frame affects the way
we view a work of art in multiple ways,
even when we are not aware of it. In
this stimulating and truly original book,
W. H. Bailey, an artist, designer, and
frame consultant, shows how the frame
is a vital part of viewing pictures and integral to their presentation.
He
shatters preconceived notions of
borders and changes the way we
see and understand art.
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Picture
Framing for the First Time
From total beginner to confident expert: that’s where this
question-and-answer guide can take would-be frame-makers. With instructions,
advice, and color photographs that present the techniques in detail,
Picture Framing follows every step, from gathering the tools and
selecting basic materials to choosing the right frame ... assembling
it, and matting the finished artwork.... Even those purchasing a
ready-made will find important information on displaying and mounting
their art
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The
Gilded Edge: Art of the Frame
The Gilded Edge is the first book to offer a comprehensive visual
survey of the beautiful antique frames made in America over the
last two centuries. Comprising diverse essays by art world luminaries,
museum curators, private collectors, and independent scholars, this
richly illustrated volume covers topics ranging from frame history
and fabrication to the art of perfectly matching frame to artwork.
Unlike most art books that depict paintings without their frames,
The Gilded Edge presents a plethora of photographs that showcase
frames in relation to the paintings they border-and as works of
art themselves. An accessible reference for collectors and admirers
alike.
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A
Woodworker's Guide to
Making Traditional Mirrors and Picture Frames
With this book of patterns and instructions, woodworkers can re-create
the antique look of period mirrors with all the conveniences of
modern tools and ready-to-use patterns. Eighteen mirror patterns
are included, copied directly from the original antiques dating
from 1730 to 1885. Beginning with simple frame construction and
moving on to more complex designs, this book takes woodworkers step-by-step
through every part of the process to ensure woodworking success.
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Dry • Wet • Spray • Pressure-Sensitives • Types
of Adhesives • Mounting Boards • Selecting a process •
Bubbles & Buckling • Workstations • Equipment •
Laminating • Canvas Transfer • Step-by-step Projects •
Reversing Mounting Procedures • Puzzles, rubbings, cut-outs,
fabric, photos, oversized & plastic items. (Book
Description)
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You can choose the right molding, mount, or finish
to complement any object: paintings, mirrors, textiles and more.
“A DIY manual for making custom frames. Traditional and contemporary
techniques are presented, along with a variety of finishing techniques.”
(—Woodshop News)
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A Guide for Gilding Picture Frames from Gesso to Patina
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A complete, concise, easy-to-follow picture-framing book that teaches
how to mount and frame artwork like a professional
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