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Artwork doesn't appear polished or complete without a picture frame. Requiring a complimentary style, picture frames help define and draw attention to artwork. Interior designers recommend the following steps when selecting picture frames for artwork: Art - Always have a piece of art in mind to pair with a picture frame. Never purchase a picture frame and then try to find a piece of artwork. When looking at the artwork, determine if it's casual, formal, traditional or contemporary. …

Instead of tucking signed jerseys into closets, sports fan want to showcase their collectible memorabilia. Jerseys can be preserved and displayed in a custom jersey shadow box case. These cases can be customized to reflect a variety of options. This step-by-step guide is perfect for do-it-yourself jersey framing. Measure - Measure the jersey and allow approximately one-inch of additional space between the jersey and the frame. It's important to determine the layout of the jersey. H …

Shadow boxes are an excellent way to preserve and display memories. Ideal for heirlooms, shadow boxes help protect memories that don't fit into standard-size picture frames. These three-dimensional frames are perfect for the following: Military medals Family photographs Wedding memories Flags Babies' feet or handprint molds Specimens Souvenirs Jewelry The items on display in shadowboxes should be safely secured. This may require Velcro, command adhesive strips or pins. After finishi …

When a family member passes on, it's not uncommon for relatives to undercover a dusty shoebox full of family photographs. The first step is identifying photos and understanding the unique evolution of photography, which can help date family pictures. Daguerreotypes - This is one of the oldest types of photographs. Distinguished by its distinctive thin copper, mirror-like silver coating and sealed glass, these types of photographs were often placed in wood cases with paper or leather covering. …

A window to the past, family photos provide a glimpse into history. Highlighting important events, such as weddings, coming of ages, birth announcements, military squadrons, etc., these photos are a vital part of what makes people who they are today. The following preservation tips are provided by archivists, which help to preserve important photographs so they can be handed down generation to generation. Display When displaying photographs, it's best to use copies instead of originals. Most …