Home Book of Picture Framing

Home Book of Picture Framing
Author: Kenn Oberrecht
Publisher:
Total Pages: 298
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811727938

Framing a favorite picture, whether a gallery piece of a child's drawing, can be easy and inexpensive thanks to this revised and updated edition of a classic bestseller. This new and updated edition contains everything anyone might need to know about the craft of picture framing along with new sections on using power tools and framing fabric art. It also includes a complete directory of suppliers. 450 b&w photos. 20 drawings.

Fabulous Framing

Fabulous Framing
Author: Joyce Spencer
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2000
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781863512480

Display your most cherished photos, mementos, and images in just the right frames for them--by making the frames yourself! Design a frame to suit your décor, your photo, or artwork, whether it calls for Early American or Native American, rustic or fine art. Illustrated instructions cover 24 different paint techniques and finishes--including marbling, antiquing, stressing, and gilding--explain the elements of interior design, and show how to create both basic and gift versions of each frame style. You get a choice of 29 different frame projects, all using accessible, affordable materials, and ample inspiration to cover all your decorating or gift-giving needs.

Basic Picture Framing

Basic Picture Framing
Author: Amy Cooper
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811731782

This detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to get started matting, mounting, and framing works of art or personal mementos. Practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display.

The Encyclopedia of Picture Framing Techniques

The Encyclopedia of Picture Framing Techniques
Author: Robert Cunning
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806993027

You can choose the right molding, mount, or finish to complement any object: paintings, mirrors, textiles and more. “A DIY manual for making custom frames. Traditional and contemporary techniques are presented, along with a variety of finishing techniques.”—Woodshop News.

The Complete Guide to Shadowboxes and Framing Objects

The Complete Guide to Shadowboxes and Framing Objects
Author: James A. Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Display of collectibles
ISBN: 9780966318937

"This book will lead you step-by-step through the entire process of shadowboxes, from design, structures, and permanent and removable mounting to fitting and finishing as well as marketing. There's also a chapter on shadowbox tips and tricks."--P. [4] of cover.

How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW)

How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW)
Author: Editors of American Woodworker
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607658917

A collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine with expert step-by-step instructions, workshop tips and matting and mounting instructions. Add a special touch to cherished photos or artwork with hand-made picture frames. The experts at American Woodworker give step-by-step instructions using a variety of woods and styles.

Picture Framing

Picture Framing
Author: Desmond MacNamara
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Picture frames and framing
ISBN: 9780715302057

Details numerous different techniques for framing artwork, guiding readers to frame paintings and prints with originality and style.

In Perfect Harmony

In Perfect Harmony
Author: Eva A. Mendgen
Publisher: \An Gogh Museum
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1995
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Chapters on Historicism, the Victorians and Pre-Raphaelites, the Secessionist movements (Art Nouveau, Symbolism), Impressionism, and early Modernism examine the relationship between picture and frame in the years 1850 and 1920.

Mat, Mount, and Frame it Yourself

Mat, Mount, and Frame it Yourself
Author: M. David Logan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780823030385

Now it’s easier than ever to save time and money doing your own framing at home. This one-stop source demonstrates how easy it is to mat, mount, and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. Readers will discover, step by step, how to determine measurements and proportions . . . select colors and accents for matting . . . obtain the necessary materials and equipment . . . cut the materials to size . . . mat, mount, and frame the art (including the cold, hard truth about making your own frames) . . . and glaze, install, and hang framed art. Helpful sidebars and clear illustrations make everything easy. Plus, a final chapter offers suggestions on how to turn this inexpensive and rewarding hobby into a profitable business.

Fabulous Stamped Frames

Fabulous Stamped Frames
Author: Melanie Muenchinger
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Greeting cards
ISBN: 9781596355798

This book showcases handmade greeting cards with the images contained in seven bestselling stamps sets from Gina K. Designs. Each featured stamp set includes a frame image large enough to fill an A2-sized card as well as complementary sentiments and images to use as stand-alone focal points or to create patterns.