Basic Tips About Custom Framing For Artwork

By Douglas Carter


Framing a painting or photograph you have may be something you want to do for a while now but not sure on how to properly do it. You may want it to complement the decorations in your house or accentuate and focus on it more. Protection against particles and other elements may also be what you have in mind.

Framing is not as simple as just selecting a frame that the painting or photograph can fit in. There are things to consider in custom framing for artwork that you have. There are shops in Syracuse, NY that can help you in deciding which one and here are some tips as well.

Be informed on the size of your artwork so that you would be able to know the available options for you. Pieces in standards size, normally A3 or A4, have frames that can be readily bought any time while others need custom ones. Moulding will also be determined by the size of the piece and large frames must not use skinny ones that is not strong enough to support it.

Glazing helps protect your artworks and you can choose which type you would be needing for it. The standard ones help keep the quality of your painting and protect it from particles. Ultraviolet reducing glazing are used to protect the art from potential damages cause by harmful ultraviolet rays. Anti glare glazing meanwhile are used when the images will be displayed in a bright area and will still let people see the images clearly. Having a glazing on oil paintings are not recommended because it may cause smudges on it.

Another way of preservation is by using matting and it can also highlight the painting with the usual neutral color it is available in. It could add depth and could be used to put multiple photographs or paintings in one frame. The matting should be wider than the frame and its bottom should be weighted or wider than the rest.

Consider the orientation of the wall you will be placing framed art as well. Landscape images are better placed in walls that have a wider dimension while portraits are better on narrow walls. You can also put together multiple framed images like a puzzle specially if you have images that complements each other.

Consider the materials the frame will be made from. Frames made from wood have various styles and designs offering a modern, retro or classic look. Aluminum frames on the other hand are good for commercial spaces and modern houses.

The color of the frame is also important and must complement the image and other decorations around it. The safest colors are the neutral ones but you can choose a similar color of the major color the image has. It can give a striking effect and make the painting pop out to its surroundings.

Consider the location of where you are going to display it. You can group different but related pictures by framing them the same way so the connections can be seen. You can also frame one differently between those with similar frames to put the emphasis on it.




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