3/19/2017

Basic Tips About Custom Framing For Artwork

By Douglas Carter


You may have a painting or a photograph that you want to be framed. Your reason may be is that you like to accentuate it and give more focus of what is depicted in it. You may also want to protect it from dust and other external factors that may damage the quality of art in it. Or you want it to complement the interior design of your house.

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.

Know the size of the artwork you have in order to determine the options available for you to use. Standard sizes are easier to find frames for because they are readily available most of the time while those of different sizes need custom frames. The mouldings of large frames must not be skinny as well so that it will be strong enough that it can support the artwork in it.

Glazing can also help protect your artwork and choose the type you need for it. There are standard ones that could protect your painting from particles and help keep its quality. Glazing that can reduce the harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect the art from possible damage to its quality. Glazes with anti glare are used for pieces that are intended to be placed in bright areas so that people can still view it clearly. Oil paintings are not recommended having glazing on it to avoid smudges.

Matting is also used not just for conservation but also to highlight the painting itself and is usually neutral in color. This could add depth and can be used if you want to put multiple pictures in one frame. The widths of its matting should be bigger than the frame and also weighted at the bottom which means the bottom part is wider.

Give thought to the orientation of the place you will be putting your framed artwork. Landscape images work well when put on wide walls and images on portrait work well in narrow walls. Multiple frame images can be placed together like a puzzle if you have a big wall but only have smaller paintings at your disposal.

Think about what material you like to use for the frames as well. There are frames made out wood which have different styles and appearances and can give off different vibes like classic, retro and modern. Frames made with aluminum are good for modern homes as well as commercial spaces.

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.

Think of the location it will be displayed. Related pictures can have similar frames to show their connections. You can also highlight and differentiate an image to others by giving it a different and contrasting frame compared to the others.




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