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In even the most beautifully framed art, there may be an unseen threat ready to destroy. Naturally occurring acid in paper and framing materials can cause yellowing, deterioration and ruin not only the frame and mat, but the art as well. Although it may look polished in the beginning, artwork that yellows and turns brittle ...
Looking for tips on how to turn your art into a business? “How to Start Making Your Art Your Business: 100 DIY Tips” could be your guide. With each of this book’s chapters listing simple ten one-paragraph tips, it’s a quick and easy read. The author is Tamara Holland, an attorney turned multimedia artist. Check ...
Picture frames are our passion. We love personally crafting and assembling high-quality wood and metal pictures for our customers, but we love seeing our frames put to use even more. So show us how you use our picture frames! Throughout 2015, Frame Destination customers who post photos of the frames they have purchased can enter ...
Hans Ulrich Obrist, a world-renowned art historian and curator at London’s Serpentine Galleries, described his role as a curator in an interview as “that of a catalyst—and sparring partner.” Good curators make the right things happen in an exhibit, creating the best possible experience for everyone involved. In the interview, Obrist said that curating as ...
When you spend a significant amount of time and money on a beautiful digital photograph for your home or office, you want to be able to enjoy it for a while. Unfortunately, a variety of factors can affect your digital prints and distort the way they look over time. But take heart, because there’s hope ...
Since art is all about visual appeal, presentation is obviously key. Framing your art using mat board is a great way to draw the viewer’s eye directly into the artwork while giving the entire framed piece a sense of depth, professionalism and personal pizzazz. Practically speaking, frame mat board keeps your art from directly contacting ...
You’re transferring a framed artwork from one room to another and it slips from your hands. Or you’re moving to a new city and a box with framed photos crashes to the ground. There are many ways your framed art can accidentally become damaged. Even the highest quality frames can chip or get scratched over ...
Welcome to the world of DIY creativity, where your cherished sports jerseys transform from mere fabric to framed masterpieces. Imagine walking into a room and seeing your favorite team’s jersey, not just hanging, but elegantly showcased like a priceless work of art. In this guide, we’re diving into the surprisingly simple yet profoundly satisfying journey ...
When you are thinking of ways to decorate your home in festive fall flair, consider the picture frame—a commonly overlooked item that can be used for many fall decorating ideas. Whether it’s simply painting a frame in beautiful fall colors or using the frame itself as the centerpiece, here are five fun kid-friendly fall craft ...
We’ve already discussed how to pack canvas prints for shipping, but when it comes to packing framed pieces, it’s a totally different ballgame. To make sure your framed artwork arrives at its destination totally intact, follow four simple steps — which I’ll “unpack” below. Packing and Shipping Framed Pictures Step 1: Wrap the Piece in ...