Presentation of Art: Matting, Framing, Packaging

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VISUAL ARTS RESOURCES #4
Matting, Framing, Displaying

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Matting & Framing

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Biz 1: Business of Art

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Biz 3: Artists Portfolios

Biz 4: Art Jobs, Art Calls

Biz 5: Art Events

Web 1: Artists Online

Web 2: Sell Art Online

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Business of Photography

ART PRESENTATION: MATTING, FRAMING, HANGING
Framers Web Resources Matting & Framing Displaying Art	Elsewhere: Books & Mags

Framers Web Resources Portfolios & Presentations
Matting and Framing Displaying Art

FRAMERS WEB RESOURCES


What's in a frame? Art Frameit.com
Framing4Yourself.com Online Catalogs four on-line catalogs: The Molding Catalog, featuring over 200 styles of molding in length for you to cut and join yourself at great savings; The Equipment and Tools Catalog, featuring items such as mat cutters, miter saws, joining equipment, hand tools and point drivers that you buy once and use over and over again. And The Supply Catalog featuring items such as matboard, acrylic and adhesives, that you will use on one frame job, or over the course of several.
Picture Framer Picture framer tools & training resources	Frametastic Custom Picture Framing Why Framing? How to protect your artwork Why a custom Framer? A mat is more than a pretty colour A word of warning about mat boards How to properly hang your artwork...

The Picture Framers Grumble This site host a collection of message forums that might be of interest to persons involved in the picture framing industry.	Picture Framing Magazine, the only magazine devoted entirely to servicing the needs of the professional picture framer. technical and business articles, news. Buyers Guide and equipment Showcase
FramingTeacher.co.uk - Useful tips for the amateur framer, with information on cutting overmounts, picture frames, and more specialised techniques.	EstLite Simple affordable frame pricing software

make your own picture frames

Make Your Own Picture Frames

The Home Book of Picture Framing

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MATTING & FRAMING


Framing & Matting Industry Terminology	A beginners guide to marketing images with mats: an article by Jim Fishwick, Manager, Matshop.com and Matshop.ca
ARTWORKS ON PAPER Framing for an Exhibition James A. Miller, Certified Picture Framer "Framing for exhibition usually means framing for sale. Even if sales do not take place at an exhibition, artists enjoy the promotional value of public display both in recognition of their works and in sales that come later." [continue]	FRAMING OF ART ON PAPER Design Considerations James A. Miller, Certified Picture Framer "While picture framing is related to art, the two should not be confused. Art is subjective, expressive, with emphasis on originality. Framing, on the other hand, is mostly technical. It is objective, not subjective; expression may compete with the art, and originality can lead to the use of potentially-damaging, untested methods and materials." [continue]
Matting Your Photos By Angie Felix
MYTH: Non-glare glass stops fading. Non-glare glass has no more preservation qualities than ordinary glass. Fading is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays common to sunlight, fluorescent light, and some other light sources. This ultraviolet light can be filtered out by means of a thin, invisible coating on the inside surface of the glass. It is the UV filter that stops fading. Custom picture framers now offer ultraviolet filtering glass in both standard and non-glare types . -> More Myths at Art Frameit.com
Regular mat or Conservation quality: Conservation quality will cost more than twice as much. Use it when your image is an original, a limited edition, or any highly valued product. Regular mat keeps your cost to a minimum and is the product normally used for product which does not have a high monetary value. More Suggestions on Matting and picture framing for retail sale from the MatShop	Build your own picture frames and save $$$

You shouldn't have to pay more for
a quality frame than you do for
the art that's in it! It is possible
to get beautiful, quality frames
at deep discount prices.
ArtFrames

You Can Do It Yourself Picture Frame Contents
"The person who does the picture framing, whether it's a professional custom picture framer or a do it yourself at home custom framer, is known as the other artist.

The picture frame components, liner, fillet, mat or a frame by itself at some times will contain and at other times will continue the art work that it holds, but at all times will complete and enhance the art work." [go to article]

Picture Framing For
Anyone Hands-On Workshops.

Mat Cutting Tips and Techniques,
Selecting, maintaining and using

DISPLAYING: HANGING & LIGHTING YOUR ART

Learn more about Art lighting at
Do it Yourself Network

Learn more about Art lighting
at HomePortfolio

28 Tips for Hanging Art

ideas for hanging artwork

Hanging artwork baffles many home decorators. How high should a picture be hung on the wall, what color should the matting be, and how can you decide what goes where?


EyeofStorm "Works on paper, photography and textiles are particularly vulnerable to light's adverse effects (UV rays). Too much direct light can lead to changes in print texture and discoloration, so it is important to strike a balance between the benefits of light for viewing your artwork and its potential dangers. [More]

How to Hang & Care for Your Pictures
Tips from Ben Franklins Art Stores

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