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Picture frames are important decorative elements that highlight your photographs and also give your walls, shelves and table tops a distinctive look. However, there are literally thousands of picture frame styles and designs. There are antique picture frames, modern picture frames, shabby chic frames, frames with simple moldings and frames with elaborate moldings. There are also frames in a wide range of shapes. These include oval, square, rectangular and round picture frames. There are e …

Shadow box picture frames are easy-to-use display cases that can showcase beloved mementos or items that have sentimental value. This can be virtually anything that is “thin” enough to fit into the shadow box picture frame. This can include wedding souvenirs, sports equipment, a sports jersey, a coin collection, a license plate and much more.The frame has a dual purpose of displaying the items and protecting them from the elements, such as dust, grime and moisture. Rather than allowing the …

There are a number of dangers that cause damage to a photograph. Often, the damage is irreparable and irreversible. Even with today’s innovations in the world of digitized photography, there are still some photos that are simply irreplaceable. Indeed, that picture of your grandmother in her teens or that picture of your ancient grandfather with his siblings will need a little bit more TLC. The TLC will give the photos a good dose of damage prevention.Some Causes of DamageHere are some elem …

Inline oval frames are a classic, whether it is made of wood, metal or plastic. The frames take on a vintage look when you add convex glass that is reminiscent of the glass used in antique picture frames of old. Oval frames also make great casings for mirrors and display cases for needlework and artwork.However, oval frames are really ideal for portraits. It works well for ancient photographs as well as modern portraits in sepia or black and white. Here are some quick and simple tips to ma …

When buying picture frames online, you need to have a working knowledge of picture frame sizes based on the size and kind of item to be framed. Although frame sizes are designed to be a perfect fit to standard picture sizes, there are some non-standard sizes and additional considerations such as the width of the rabbet. There are also additional considerations when you are planning to frame a 3-dimensional item. Having an understanding of frame sizes will help ensure that you get the pictu …