Mounting Adhesives
There are different adhesives used to attach your artwork to the backing board. In picture framing we use various methods, depending on...
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S. Sherman
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
What is Dry Mounting?
Dry mounting, also referred to as a heat mount, is a very reliable method of mounting. It is fast, clean and items properly mounted should..
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S. Sherman
- Dec 14, 2021
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How Does a Vacuum Press Work?
A vacuum press is an airtight machine that closes, and seals shut, once it is locked closed and turned on the press applies pressure...
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S. Sherman
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
What is a Wet Mount?
Wet mounting is one of the oldest known methods of adhering artwork to a backing board. This method is normally used for paper or fabric art
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S. Sherman
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Proper Art Storage
Aside from the obvious dangers of storing art like bending or general damage how should you store your art?
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S. Sherman
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
What is a Canvas
A canvas is a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents...
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S. Sherman
- Dec 7, 2021
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How to Frame a Canvas
When framing a canvas you wouldn’t use a paper mat...
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S. Sherman
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
Plexiglass Options in Custom Picture Framing
Plexiglass is the generic term synonymous with acrylic sheet.
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S. Sherman
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
Glass Options in Custom Picture Framing?
There are many kinds of glass. Picture framers use flat glass, which is a classification of sheet, plate, or float glass.
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S. Sherman
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
Mounting & Backing
The term “mounting” can sometimes cause confusion when talking about it in picture framing. In picture framing, “mounting” refers to...
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S. Sherman
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
What is Archival Matting
Matting is traditionally used on artwork that is flat – paper, newspaper, certificates, photos, posters etc.
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We would be happy to help answer any questions about custom picture framing and get your project going.
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