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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 …

If walls were like faces, picture frames would serve as accessories – earrings, makeup or sunglasses. It adds an instant atmosphere to an otherwise drab or boring wall. As you carefully select all the pieces of a room (furniture and appliances) and how these will be placed, you also need to carefully choose your picture frames and other wall décor to ensure that these go well with the rest of the pieces and present an attractively holistic picture.Picture frames add a certain touch of flai …

Picture frames can actually make great gifts for a variety of occasions. Picture frames can be the perfect housewarming gift, a personal gift for a loved one or friend on his birthday, or a gift for newlyweds. The reason why these make perfect gifts is that they can be very personal – displaying items that reflect the personality of either the giver or the receiver. The picture frames can also showcase one’s favorite sport or hobby.When giving picture frames as gift, you need to decide whe …