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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 …

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 …

The material (wood, metal or plastic) of the picture frame has a definite impact on the look of the picture being framed. There are a number of considerations that will help determine which material will best suit the picture:Size of the picture to be framed. The larger the picture, the larger the frame required. This is especially true if you plan to add matting to the picture. Wood picture frames can get quite heavy the larger it gets and will require strong hanging equipment. Aesthetic …

Preservation framing is a framing philosophy that uses only archival methods and materials when framing valued photos and objects. It promotes a high standard of custom framing that aims to minimize the damage environmental factors can cause on a photo or object being put on display. These environmental factors include moisture and humidity, light, pollution and dust.You see, a photo or piece of art work that looks great now can deteriorate in 10 or 20 years if it is not framed properly. Th …