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The following article was published in our article directory on February 4, 2010.
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How to Frame your own picture

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Catherine Joyce

In order to get to grips with picture framing, it is important to get to understand at least some of the terms used amongst picture framers. The picture framing term, 'artwork size', refers to the actual size of the image, not the size of the paper holding the image this could theoretically be any size just so long as it is greater than that of the picture. Another important concept is that of the 'mat opening'. This term refers to the size of the hole through which the image shows through. In a picture frame with a ready- made mat this size is 7.5*9.5. The dimensions of a ready cut mat result in the image being overlapped by ¼ inch on all four sides. When using a professional picture framers the more usual size will be 7.75*9.75, meaning that more of the picture will show through. Continuing with the picture framers terminology, an external mat size is the maximum dimension of the mount around the picture. This dimension is important in order to ensure that the picture fits neatly into the frame. Frame sizes are less easy to define as the size of the image it is framing, or the largest external measurement of the frame. When a frame is cut, it is always cut with a 1/8th of an inch added for allowance of glass, mount and mat. This additional space will also provide the picture with space to expand and or contract due to temperature changes. Within picture framing you will come across the term 'Rabbet depth'. This specifies the depth of the picture frame. This is important in order to calculate how thick the glass the mat and the board can be. This dimension will tell you whether you will be able to include a double mat or an 8-ply mat (i.e. extra thick).
Having got familiar with picture framing terms, you now need to consider what frame you are going to choose. There are no hard and fast rules as to what to choose. However there are some general guidelines that will help to reduce mistakes. Remember that the picture is of primary importance. Highly elaborate or brightly coloured picture frames will only draw the eye away, not draw the eye towards the picture. Having said this, sometimes this rule can be overridden when you are adding a picture into a highly elaborate interior, or if you are adding a frame to a picture pre twentieth century. For contemporary pictures it is sensible to go with the modern style, which also follows the rule of the picture is king! Modern style dictates that picture frames should be subdued and with minimalist lines. Materials are generally either wood or metal. The finish on wood can either be natural or a simple stain. Metal can be coloured or left original with a choice of basic subtle metal finishes. The choice of finish to chosen picture frame material is key to the overall feel of the finished framed picture.

Keywords: picture framing, picture frames, picture hanging, making frames to measure

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