There are different adhesives used to attach your artwork to the backing board. In picture framing we use various methods, depending on...

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..

A vacuum press is an airtight machine that closes, and seals shut, once it is locked closed and turned on the press applies pressure...

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

Aside from the obvious dangers of storing art like bending or general damage how should you store your art?

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...

When framing a canvas you wouldn’t use a paper mat...

Plexiglass is the generic term synonymous with acrylic sheet.

There are many kinds of glass. Picture framers use flat glass, which is a classification of sheet, plate, or float glass.

The term “mounting” can sometimes cause confusion when talking about it in picture framing. In picture framing, “mounting” refers to...