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Why keep your precious family heirlooms or important mementos in a box somewhere in the basement or the attic? They will only be hidden and only gather dust. Most likely, you will forget about them until you find the time to sift through your things. Worse, they may fall victim to vermin, mold or mildew. However, you may be hesitant to put them on display because that may mean exposing them to dust and grime as well as to curious pets and children.This is where an acrylic dome can help. Yo …

Let’s face it, not every one of us is handy with a hammer.The very thought of putting in nails and hooks onto your wall gives you thatfeeling that it’s not going to end well. Fret not. You can still enjoy thesight of your newly-bought inline oval frames on your wall. There are actuallya lot of wall-hanging alternatives that don’t require you to wield the dreadedhammer. A quick visit to your neighborhood hardware store will showyou the best and nail-free way to hang that antique picture frame. He …

What is matting? What is acid burn and why do you need toavoid it? Here are some of the basic terms you may need to know when you arechoosing your vintage picture frame or display case from Victorian FrameCompany. Acid and acid burn. Somecardboard and other mounting and framing materials are not designed forlong-term use.Most contain lignin andacids. Over time, lignin produces acids that react with the paper in photos andcause discoloration (acid burn). Ideally, use acid-free glue and paper (for …

Be it your child’s first foray into the world of watercolors or the work of an up and coming artist, a piece of artwork should bedisplayed where it can be most appreciated. A frame is a traditional way ofshowcasing artwork made with paper, photo paper or canvass. However, with themany options available, where do you start? Do you go with antique pictureframes or a more modern frame? What shape? Would a circular picture frame workbetter or should you an oval frame?To help you make your choice, he …

Some photos are irreplaceable treasures, even in today’sdigital age. These are worth our efforts and expense in preserving throughframing. These efforts help to extend the life of the picture, minimizing theefforts and deterioration that time can bring. Admittedly, conservation pictureframing is much more expensive than normal framing, but it can make yourprecious photographs and even artwork last for a far longer time.Here are some of the factors that cause the deterioration ofa photo:-Light. U …