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What is custom picture framing? Custom picture framing is a traditional hand-crafted service. Design and business is conducted in our studio. Work is "hands-on", precise, and designed to meet your exact requirements. Framing consists of serveral key elements. Moulding or Profile the frame itself; designed with a milled rabbet which holds the matting, glass and backing to protect the artwork. Mat Made from either 100% cotton ("Rag") or acid free materials, mats have openings cut, usually beveled, with a "window" in which your artwork is displayed. Rag is the superior choice both for conservation and green practice. Glazing Protective glasses are used in the front of the rabbet to protect the artwork from airborne materials or unwanted contact to the elements. Glazing comes in UV screen (shields ultra Violet radiation), and Non-glare options in both materials. The mat normally serves to prevent the glazing separated from the artwork. Without minimal separation, moisture could penetrate, and there is the possibility that the artwork sticking to the glass and becoming ruined. Frame space is used in the case that artwork is NOT matted, floated for example for design reasons, ensuring the glazing and the artwork have suitable separation. |
Backing/Mount Depending on your requirements, the artwork is either hinged (conservations) or mounted to a backing. There are many materials for mounting, the most common being again Rag board, or acid free foam core. The matting is taped to prevent it from slipping after it is framed. Liners Liners are sometimes inserted into a frame to add an extra design element to the PROFILE. Liners can be two mouldings that happen to fit together, or, they can be raw profiles that are design to be wrapped with fabric or hand-painted. They can be inside or outside the glazing. |
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Louisville, Kentucky
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