Frame Standards
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Standard: Wood frame and Mat
Clean and simple design
low to moderate cost
Mat board: buffered, acid free;
available in a virtually unlimited range of coloirs to match specific decor requirements
Double mat provide accent
Image: Coit Tower with Moon, 18 x 22:
Frame: 24 x 30", 1.5"
Approximate retail value of frame: $220
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Archival Framing - Wood frame and Mat
As above+upgrades to matting and backing.
Conservation materials and methods are used throughout the process
Matting is usually either 4ply or 8 ply 100% cotton rag board, new FSC certified paper mats are available
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Exhibition print with captions in 2nd window
Standard framing and mat
Caption information is inserted into a second mat opening norally centered in the space below the image
Caption card: mounted to 2 plly
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"Floated" artwork
Artwork: is hinged or set on lift which makes the art appear to be floating inside the frame. This is especially effective with deckle edge (ragged look) and thicker materials
Rabett or Liner: inside rabbet exposed area has mat board, or liner, usually matching the backing
Backing: Mat board, fabric wrap or other creative surface treatments to set off the piece. Proportions of visible materials vary with the artwork
as shown: Frame Size: 24 x 32:
Approx retail value of frame: $325 with certified wood frame
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Framing: Frame space - no matting -
Image 'bleeds" to the edge of the frame
Frame: Studio Moulding
Mount: Drymount image best for a flat consistent look
frame space: inserted inside rabbet to seperate glazing from the artwork
Image: 16 x 16"
Approximate retail value of frame: $150
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Hand-painted mats
For special projects, hand-painted mats add a unique look that can precisely coordinate with the frame, artwork, and interior finishes
Image: weddding Certificate, 8.5 x 11"
Frame: silver distressed antique, $12/foot
Matting: silk wrap
Hand-painted bottom mat - 4 colors blended on 8 ply
Approximate retail value of frame: $225
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