Susan Slobac is an avid photographer. Susan believes a picture frame is more than just fashion; it's a safeguard for something you love.
Art framing supplies can enhance the beauty inherent in your piece of artwork, whether a painting or a photograph. There are differences in framing paintings and photos, and you will want to choose your framing supplies accordingly.
Paintings can be brought to their full splendor by the use of custom wood picture frames. They can be ornately carved and thick, or they can be delicate and thin. Several different colors of wood are available for framing, to best set off your artwork. Another aspect of framing to consider when using wood frames is the mat board. Mat board comes in a variety of materials, such as thick Bainbridge cellulose fiber mats or mats made out of paper. They also come in a wide variety of colors, so that you can select those that complement or contrast your artwork. The mat board can function as an extension of the artwork when such care is taken with its selection. You can also find mat board that is acid free, which will help to preserve your artwork blemish free for years to come.
Photographs, on the other hand, are often framed in a much different manner from paintings. Because the focus is on the photograph within the frame, photography frames are typically made of slender black metal and utilize a wide-width white mat board. This type of framing offers a sleek, contemporary look, and is one often utilized in art galleries. You might see several pictures, and not be distracted by the mat and frame but instead can focus your attention on the photo, which is one reason why they are attractive in this venue.
There are three other framing supplies that will have an impact on your framing choices for your artwork, and they are the mount board and how you will affix your art to the mount board, and the glazing. For the best preservation qualities, you will want to select an acid-free mount board, as well as mounting supplies such as photo corners, hinging tape or other types of adhesives. The glazing can protect your art from harmful light, and comes in glass or acrylic. The acrylic can be infused with UV-light and glare-reducing products, and makes a good and lightweight choice for framing applications.
Art framing supplies, chosen with an eye toward preservation of the artwork and allowing it to stand in unadulterated clarity, are a crucial component to the total look of your finished piece of art.
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