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Graduation day is just a few months away!Graduation day marks a very important milestone in anyone’s life. It signifies a considerable achievement and needs to be celebrated. Recognize your loved one’s accomplishment with a graduation gift: a picture frame. This is a personal yet practical gift that the recipient can enjoy for a very long time. Here are some tips on choosing the picture-perfect graduation frame: Consider the recipient’s personality. This is an all-important consideration …

If you have a collection of watercolors or are fond of making them, you can showcase your collection with carefully selected picture frames. It is important to remember, though, that watercolor paintings are fragile and need extra care when framing.Here are some tips when framing watercolor artwork: Choose the right picture frame. The picture frame must serve to highlight the artwork. It should not detract the viewer’s attention; rather, it should draw the eye to the artwork and make the …

Matting adds a special touch to the overall look of the picture frame. It works like a frame (or several frames if you are using more than one) within the frame, drawing the eye to where it is supposed to look – the photograph or the artwork.Matting has additional purposes. It ensures that the surface of the photograph or artwork does not touch the glass, where it can come into contact with moisture. In turn, the moisture can result in irreparable damage to the photograph. The moisture can …

At Victorian Frame Company, you have the option to buy picture frames with or without glazing. There are some pictures and acrylic paintings that do not need glazing. However, most pictures need to be protected from the presence of dust, grime, moisture and curious hands of children and pets.Indeed, glazing is an all-important component in a frame’s protective capability. The good news is that there is a wide range of glazing options available, depending on your needs. Here are some glazin …

Vintage picture frames feature wooden frames that have ornamental edges. The frames usually have sloped edges, pearl beadings or flower and leaf details. The design harks back to the romantic Victorian period or the classic Louis XIV period. However, vintage picture frames are now also in vogue, for plenty of styles – shabby chic, American colonial, or traditional.These frames exude an instant charm that can complete the look you are going for. Another important thing to remember is that v …