Making Frames

Bell, A. Linnette

ISBN 10: 178500395X / ISBN 13: 9781785003950

Published by The Crowood Press, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Frames
• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178500395X
• ISBN 13: 9781785003950
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Making Frames is an essential and practical guide to the process of framing artwork of all types. It explains how to measure the artwork, cut a window mount, attach the image, cut the moulding and make the frame before preparing the backing board and glass for assembly. Having explained the basic process, it then describes more advanced techniques such as using different mounts and framing other three-dimensional items. It is illustrated with over 300 photographs and gives, clear detailed instructions along with tips and advice throughout to give your frame a professional finish. Instructions to frame paper-based artwork such as photographs, prints, drawings and paintings.

About the Author

A. Linnette Bell has been a professional picture framer for over thirty years and has made numerous unique and specialized frames for paintings, fabrics and 3D items. She teaches picture framing widely and has developed courses for the UK School of Framing. She is a Fine Art Trade Guild Commended Framer (GCF).