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Basic Picture Framing: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)
This detailed guide covers the essentials the beginner needs to get started matting, mounting, and framing everything from works of art to personal mementos. It contains practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display. Includes sections on mounting needlework, framing canvases, and building your own frame, step-by-step instructions for matting, mounting, and framing, with color photos to illustrate each step.Author Debbie Smith-Voight is a Certified Picture Framer and owns and operates Smith Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Alan Wycheck is an award-winning photographer. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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First published October 30, 2005
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