Each week we offer a few "Framin' Tips" to help you make the most of your custom framed art. Here are a few highlights from our dose of weekly wisdom....
Everything in custom framing is by design. That goes for the
look as well as the structure, the glass, and even the hanging hardware
on the back of your piece. Today we want to talk about the 6 things that
go into preserving your art and making it look downright dynamite!
TIP #1
Maybe we're stating the obvious when we say that custom framing should make your art look good. Part of that responsibility lies with you because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you're going to have a piece hanging on your wall, you should like the way it looks. But sometimes it takes an experienced eye to help guide decisions. We're here to help ensure the framing draws your eye to the art but doesn't overpower it.
Maybe we're stating the obvious when we say that custom framing should make your art look good. Part of that responsibility lies with you because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you're going to have a piece hanging on your wall, you should like the way it looks. But sometimes it takes an experienced eye to help guide decisions. We're here to help ensure the framing draws your eye to the art but doesn't overpower it.
TIP #2
Framing goes beyond aesthetics and offers the bet protection a piece of art can get. The value of art can come in different forms--it can have sentimental value or it can be an investment. Either way, preservation is important! If you find a piece important enough to frame, you'll want to make sure it's truly protected. The only way to ensure that it's properly protected is to use a professional custom framer.
TIP #3
Mats are important because separate glass from the art's surface, preventing the glass from fusing to the art. Beyond that, they also offer visual appeal and help draw the eye to the art. Remember that narrow mats are generally more of a distraction than an enhancement. Wide mats offer a more sophisticated effect. Choosing a color depends upon the art itself and your personal preferences, but there is always a way to incorporate your tastes and stay true to the art.
TIP #4
Mounting your art is a way to flatten it and rid the art of those unsightly waves that humidity can cause. Dry mounting is a fine choice for photos and other non-porous paper artworks which don't have significant value. But for more valuable works, we will recommend that you do not mount it, but rather hinge it. You will not be able to do away with the waving effect, but you will preserve the value of your art.
TIP #5
Mounting your art is a way to flatten it and rid the art of those unsightly waves that humidity can cause. Dry mounting is a fine choice for photos and other non-porous paper artworks which don't have significant value. But for more valuable works, we will recommend that you do not mount it, but rather hinge it. You will not be able to do away with the waving effect, but you will preserve the value of your art.
TIP #5
Glass protects your art from dust, fingerprints, and spatters. But your choices go beyond that. All glass is not created equal.
- Clear picture framing glass the least expensive option and works well for many purposes.
- Non-glare
glass will do away with the reflection of light on your image. However,
it will also slightly blur the art when viewed from side angles, and
this effect is intensified the more mats you add.
- UV glass is available as well and is recommended for any art that's important to you. It filters out more than 95% of harmful UV light, which will cause your artwork to fade over time. (UV rays are in all light, but very strong in sunlight and fluorescent light.)
TIP #6
We provide complimentary hanging hardware, including a sawtooth or wire on the back of your piece, as well as a hook for your wall. Exactly what we offer depends on your artwork. Sawtooth hangers are appropriate for small frames, but are inadequate for frames larger than 8" x 10". Generally, wire works best for frames up to a weight of 30 lbs.For frames over 30 lbs., we use separate hangers on each side of the frame back, and no wire. If a wire is used on a heavy frame, the sides pull toward the center, and corner joints are strained; also, top and bottom rails of the frame tend to bow.
We provide complimentary hanging hardware, including a sawtooth or wire on the back of your piece, as well as a hook for your wall. Exactly what we offer depends on your artwork. Sawtooth hangers are appropriate for small frames, but are inadequate for frames larger than 8" x 10". Generally, wire works best for frames up to a weight of 30 lbs.For frames over 30 lbs., we use separate hangers on each side of the frame back, and no wire. If a wire is used on a heavy frame, the sides pull toward the center, and corner joints are strained; also, top and bottom rails of the frame tend to bow.
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