Picture Framing for the First Time by Lee Bartholomew

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Go from total beginner to confident expert! With instructions, advice, and color photographs that detail the techniques, Picture Framing follows every step from gathering the tools and selecting basic materials to choosing the right frame, assembling it, and matting the finished product. Here are the queries every crafter wants to ask, and solutions to all the problems encountered along the way. Even those purchasing a ready-made will find important information on displaying and mounting their art.

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A proper frame enhances and protects a work of art but can be very expensive. On the other hand, a subpar framing job may result in damage and make even the most attractive artwork appear amateurish. Bartholomew, a frame shop and gallery owner, shows that there is middle ground, guiding readers who want to frame and mat their own prints, photos, or needlework. Two types of "tool kits" are suggested: one for beginners that includes a number of commonly owned or inexpensive tools and a second that contains additional professional-quality tools that would speed up or enhance one's work. Raw materials such as framing, mats, and glazing are described, while numerous tips are provided so that a finished frame will complement whatever it displays. Much of this work is devoted to techniques and projects, e.g., making frames from molding or barn wood, cutting mats, archival mounts, mounting coins or other small objects, and framing dried flowers. As the instructions are geared toward beginners, lists of tools and materials, detailed instructions, and color photos are included with each entry. An excellent introduction that will help those interested in displaying a variety of media, this belongs in most libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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