Making Frames
A. Linnette Bell
Jun 2018 · The Crowood Press
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Making Frames is an essential and practical guide to the process of framing artwork of all types. It explains how to measure the artwork, cut a window mount, attach the image, cut the moulding and make the frame before preparing the backing board and glass for assembly. Having explained the basic process, it then describes more advanced techniques such as using different mounts and framing other three-diamensional items. It is illustrated with over 300 photographs and gives clear detailed instructions along with tips and advice throughout to give your frame a professional finish. Contents include: instructions to frame paper-based artwork such as photographs, prints, drawings and paintings; advice on equipment and materials to buy, as well as tips on how to store them; guidance on conservation methods to preserve valuable artwork; specialist methods for framing canvas, panels and other types of supports that are thicker than paper; methods for advanced mounts, framing fabric art and different types of deep-box framesIdeas for creative framing and unique effects, including hand decorated mounts, gilding and paint effects on bare wood moulding. This essential and practical guide to framing artwork of all types will be of interest to artists, crafters, needle workers, interior designers as well as beginners and experienced framers. Superbly illustrated with 353 colour photographs.
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About the author
A. Linnette Bell has been a professional picture framer for over thirty years and has made numerous unique and specialized frames for paintings, fabrics and 3D items. She teaches picture framing widely and has developed courses for the UK School of Framing. She is a Fine Art Trade Guild Commended Framer (GCF).
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