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Dec 12th 2016

Instructions

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Feb 15th 2016

Acrylic Edge Scrapers

This simple tool will allow you to de-burr the sharp edges of acrylic glazing. If you're using a lot of acrylic glazing you may consider making one of these time saving tools. It scrapes the bu … read more

Posted by Greg Fremstad on Feb 15th 2016

Matless Pastel Framing — And other pastel framing tips

Matless pastel framing is a method of framing that has proven to be quite popular with many pastel artists. It allows pastel artists to treat their paintings more like oil or acrylic paintings that … read more

Feb 13th 2016

Art Hinging Tips

The most time-tested method of attaching paper art in a frame is wheat starch paste and Japanese paper hinges. "Feathering" the edges of the hinge paper by "Wet Tearing" is universally recommende … read more

Feb 12th 2016

Art Hinging Tips Part 2

The most time-tested method of attaching paper art in a frame is wheat starch paste and Japanese paper hinges. "Feathering" the edges of the hinge paper by "Wet Tearing" is universally recommended … read more

Jan 29th 2016

Pastel Framing Tips

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Jan 28th 2016

Compare FrameSpace and EconoSpace

Compare FrameSpace and EconoSpace to Arlo Spacemaker, Buckwalter Innerspace and Preservations Space 1. See the reasons why FrameSpace and EconoSpace are the better choice in picture frame spacers. … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Float Framing a Watercolor

Float mounting a watercolor creates a dramatic effect that makes the thin sheet of art appear to be hanging in space. Floating a watercolor over a decorative backing without mats creates a wonde … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Wheat Starch Paste the Easy Way

Microwave cooking of wheat starch for hinging adhesiveFor this method you will need a microwave oven, a suitable 4 oz. container, an accurate means of measuring, and a spoon for stirring.Produces 2 ta … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Wheat Starch Hinging

Using wheat starch paste for hinging art.The secret to using wheat (or rice) starch paste is all in the timing.If you paste up a hinge and apply it too quickly after pasting, it will be too wet and wi … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Who Swipes Glass

Swipe means to slightly bevel the sharp edges of a piece of glass.One of the easiest, most basic, and important steps overlooked by the majority of framers today."Swipe" is a term borrowed from the gl … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Framing Terminology

A glossary of common picture framing product terms. Figure 1 — Common frame terminology Allowance - the difference between the size of a frame (like 16x20) and the actual size of the openi … read more

Jan 21st 2016

Framing with Acrylic Glazing - Some Tips

Framing pictures with acrylic glazing is problematic due to two properties inherent to acrylic sheet: Static buildup and scratches. This article teaches several things you can do to prevent … read more

Jan 20th 2016

Why Paper Art Buckles in a Frame

Why Paper Art Buckles In A Frame How To Prevent buckling of paper art in a picture frame. Basic ideas on buckling, wet-spots, image transfer and adhesion to the glass in a frame. This is a co … read more

Jan 20th 2016

Stopping the Dust Pump

The typical frame with glass, mats (or spacers) makes a very efficient diaphram pump. Any movement of either the glass or the backing will pump air in and out of the frame. The following is a colle … read more

Jan 19th 2016

Why Picture Frame Spacers?

Picture frame spacers protect paper borne art and photographs from mold growth, image transfer, water staining, and adhesion to the glass due to condensation on the inside of the glass.Damage to A … read more

Jan 19th 2016

FrameSpace vs EconoSpace

Features Framespace 6 Econospace 125 Permanence Framespace 6 - Mechanically Permanent Econospace 125 - R … read more