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Glass may often not be the ideal choice for your picture frames. Glass is usually limited to smaller-sized frames. Its weight will make it difficult to hang the frame on the wall. The fixtures of the frame may not be strong enough to hold the frame and make it vulnerable to falling and breaking. Glass also has a slight green tint.Although glass is still the choice of inline oval frames or frames with convex glass, some buyers prefer acrylic glazing. This is durable and break-resistant, ma …

Photos of classic art or of your great, great grandparents are best highlighted with an antique picture frame. These frames usually come with elaborate molding designs that give off a luxurious and historic aura that reminds one of the beautiful bygone days. The intricate designs and classic gold or silver finish also make them great collector’s items and family heirlooms.Tracing the history of antique picture framesFrames for artworks and portraits hark back to the 1600s, when frames were …

Aside from hanging your inline oval frames and antique picture frames on the wall, one creative alternative is to use picture shelves or ledges. With this, you have the freedom to arrange, rearrange and change your display as you see fit without having to worry about poking holes on your walls. Ledges are shelf-like surfaces but with less width than the standard shelf. You can also put other decorative elements on your ledge – art work, canvas and other mounted prints, wooden monogram lette …

Showcase your photos and display them for you and others to enjoy. The art of designing and planning a picture frame is a matter of personal taste and understanding the elements that make the most visually attractive photo and frame. Once you understand how these elements work individually and relate together, you can start letting the creative juices flow into providing a picture frame gallery that does justice to your treasure photos and mementos.Here are some elements to look into when …

Before you go at it with hammer and nail, it will be useful to sit down, plan and determine the right way to hang your vintage picture frames. Otherwise, you may find yourself frustrated to see that you have placed the picture frame too high or too low or risk the possibility of your frame falling when you least expect it and break the convex glass that comes with the frame! In addition, you do not want to unnecessarily knock holes into your wall.This Do-It-Yourself project can actually be …