Pictures, paintings, photos and documents like awards and university degrees can all have their appearance improved by the right picture frame. Picture frames can also protect heirloom art works from dust and the damage of time and the elements. Budget and taste are important for deciding what kind of frame would best suit your artworks, but there are other factors which are also important.
Whether it is a classic oil, a water color painting, a photograph or even a university degree a frame can either compliment or detract from its visual impact. Some people naturally have the skill of choosing the best way to frame a picture. For many it is better to have the aid of a professional, such as a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
If you decide to frame your pictures yourself you need to decide where, whether on a wall or on a surface like a table or desk, the picture will be positioned. If you are hanging a picture you may have to consider what materials walls are made of, as they may not be up to the strain of bearing heavy weights like full wood frames and canvases. If a framed picture is going to be sitting on a desk, the size of the frame will be important so that the work-space is not swamped.
When choosing a frame for a picture it is important to consider the style of decor where the it will hang. A picture frame should compliment the picture it holds as well as its surroundings. For instance, a brightly coloured plastic frame would not look its best in a classic style of room decoration, such as Victorian. Alternatively, a heavily ornamented and gilded frame would not be suitable in a nursery or child's room.
A picture can have glass, acrylic glass or nothing at all in front. The backing of the picture can be card-board or light wood and even plastic and can be nailed, taped or held in place with clips. Deciding which option is best depends upon kind of picture, the final weight of the hanging picture as well as the total costs involved, whether it is do it yourself or done professionally by a picture framer.
A mounting is a border which is placed around a picture before it is framed. Mountings can be ornate and detailed creating frames within frames or can be just a simple white paper which compliments a picture. Not all pictures are improved by the addition of a mounting, and they can also add to the final cost of framing.
Deciding on the right picture frames for photos and paintings is a craft in itself as there are many aspects and choices to consider. It can take some skill and patience to discover which frames work best for which kinds of pictures and whether they fit well in the positions they will be displayed. Using and learning from a professional picture framer can give insight into different aspects as well as provide inspiration for the home decorator and help to make the most of their hanging art pieces and photographed memories.
Whether it is a classic oil, a water color painting, a photograph or even a university degree a frame can either compliment or detract from its visual impact. Some people naturally have the skill of choosing the best way to frame a picture. For many it is better to have the aid of a professional, such as a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
If you decide to frame your pictures yourself you need to decide where, whether on a wall or on a surface like a table or desk, the picture will be positioned. If you are hanging a picture you may have to consider what materials walls are made of, as they may not be up to the strain of bearing heavy weights like full wood frames and canvases. If a framed picture is going to be sitting on a desk, the size of the frame will be important so that the work-space is not swamped.
When choosing a frame for a picture it is important to consider the style of decor where the it will hang. A picture frame should compliment the picture it holds as well as its surroundings. For instance, a brightly coloured plastic frame would not look its best in a classic style of room decoration, such as Victorian. Alternatively, a heavily ornamented and gilded frame would not be suitable in a nursery or child's room.
A picture can have glass, acrylic glass or nothing at all in front. The backing of the picture can be card-board or light wood and even plastic and can be nailed, taped or held in place with clips. Deciding which option is best depends upon kind of picture, the final weight of the hanging picture as well as the total costs involved, whether it is do it yourself or done professionally by a picture framer.
A mounting is a border which is placed around a picture before it is framed. Mountings can be ornate and detailed creating frames within frames or can be just a simple white paper which compliments a picture. Not all pictures are improved by the addition of a mounting, and they can also add to the final cost of framing.
Deciding on the right picture frames for photos and paintings is a craft in itself as there are many aspects and choices to consider. It can take some skill and patience to discover which frames work best for which kinds of pictures and whether they fit well in the positions they will be displayed. Using and learning from a professional picture framer can give insight into different aspects as well as provide inspiration for the home decorator and help to make the most of their hanging art pieces and photographed memories.
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