Frame Standards
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Standard: Wood frame and Mat
Application: photography, posters, artwork graphics
Clean and simple design
low to moderate cost
Mat board: buffered, acid free, and available in a virtually unlimited range of coloirs to match specific decor requirements
Double mat added for accent
Image: Coit Tower with Moon, 18 x 22:
Frame: 24 x 30", 1.5" from Universal Moulding
Apprximate retail value of frame: $240
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Archival Framing - Wood frame and Mat
As above, however upgrades are made 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
Inside of frame rabbet is treated with wood frames to prevent possible problems from outgasing or dust
Glazing swiped and sealed |
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Exhibition approach incoporating caption information
Standard framing and mat
Caption information for images is inserted into an addiitonal mat opening
Studio 322-124,
Matting: 100% rag matting with hand-painted bevel
Second window cut for caption card insert
Caption card: mount to 2 ply and insert
Size: 22 x 26" frame, artwork 10 x 13"
Retail value: $195 with hand-painted matting
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"Floated" artwork
Normally simple moulding profiles
Artwork: hand-made paper, original drawing
Hinging: 2-4ply lift, floats artwork in the space surrounding it
Rabett -Liner: inside rabbet exposed and treated with inserted mat board, or other liner methods for a contingous look
Backing can be either nmatt board, fabric wrap or other creative surface treatments
Frame Size: 24 x 32:
Apprximate retail value of frame: $285
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Framing: Frame space - no matting -
bleed image to frame
Image: 16 x 16"
Frame: Studio Moulding
Mount: Drymount image to acid Free Foam core
frame space is also used for this approach which also provides an offset for the glazing from the artwork
Apprximate retail value of frame: $180
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| Framing with Liners |
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| Fabric Wrapped matting |
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Hand-painted mats
for special projects hand-painted mats can add a unique look that can also be precisely coordinated with the farme, mat and interior finishes
Image: weddding Certificate, 8.5 x 11"
Frame: victor silver antique, $12/foot
Matting: silk wrap
Hand-painted bottom mat - 4 colors blended on 8 ply 100% rag
Apprximate retail value of frame: $290
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Framed Canvas |
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| Shadow box |
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| Massive Frames |
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| Closed Corner |
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| Metal Frame |
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| "Ready Made" frames |
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| Framed Jersey's or clothing |
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| Plexibox frames |
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Mirrors
Mirror frames become an essential part of the interior design.
Often done with larger profiles to create a statement, they can be produced with virtually any moulding.
Mirror glass is available beveled ( standard 1 -1/4"), etched with grooves, such as a "V" cut, and in several tinted colors
4" water guilded gold - retail $70/foot
Deco style top
30" x 48"
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