As the word implies, it means a picture frame made up of two or more frames ( mouldings ) stacked, or put on top of each other, but, please read this
post "Someone mentioned picture frames with “stacked mouldings”, what are those? " . Referring to the image of the framed art in this post, you will note that there are two, disparate frames. The external, or outside one is of a light brown, or tan colour, the internal, or inner one, is of a warm cream colour. The outside frame was built first, the inner one later. The picture framer then fitted the internal frame inside the external one. Because mouldings ...
When at the framer’s, who should open up and remove prints and poster from mailing tubes?
Posted on Category: Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )By:At first glance this seems a trivial and unimportant question, hence this post "When at the framer’s, who should open up and remove prints and poster from mailing
tubes?. You go to your picture framer’s shop, or store, with your freshly-arrived, eBay or Amazon poster rolled up in a tube, you get it opened or unpacked, show it to the framer, and get it framed, what’s the problem? The problem is, what happens when the framer opens up the tube, removes your print or poster, and then presents you with damaged art? This necessarily begs the question, was the print or poster already packed in that state, or did the ...
Who or what, killed all the picture framing shops?
Posted on Category: Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )By:Beginning only 20-odd years ago or so, the advent of the internet, while creating new industries and new jobs, also
destroyed comparatively more industries and jobs than it created. This post "Who or what, killed all the picture framing shops? attempts to shed some light on this modern phenomenon. Back then, online sales for picture frames or photo frame didn’t exist, now these are a majority, and are increasing all the time. Again, during this time, picture frames stores and picture framing shop have decreased ...
How, when and where to save money on custom picture frames in 4 easy steps
Posted on Category: Frame Types & StylesBy:We believe that one of the main reasons that photos, prints, posters and pictures are not framed is because of the cost, hence this post "How, when and where to save money on custom picture frames in 4 easy steps".
And while many picture framers will furiously shake their heads at this statement, picture framing is, comparatively speaking, quite expensive. Customers can get an inexpensive A4 black picture frame for as little as $2.84, but to custom frame it, anywhere from $50 to $10 and in anybody’s language, that’s expensive! However, if you stop and think how the artwork will be framed, what it is, and where you going to hang it, you can save, and ..
Black isn’t the new black any more!
Posted on Category: Picture Framing Industry InsightsBy:Black isn’t the new black any more and we think it’s high time that customers, interior decorators and picture framer lightened
up! By that we don’t mean to lighten up as in stop worrying about things, but aesthetically, to stop flooding homes, house, apartments, offices and buildings with black or dark picture frames! It seems, and it has been, years and years since square-profile black, mocha, or dark grey frames became popular both as custom pictures and ready-made poster frames. Older picture framers will fondly ..
Is it worth it being a nice person anymore and should we always be kind others?
Posted on Category: Picture Framing Industry InsightsBy:Wait, what's this blog post about should we be kind others? How did we get from picture framing to philosophy? What's the connection?
Well, we posted this blog as a result of a number of incident and customer observations we made over the years and some of which we will recount. First incident: Giving away free picture frame hooks. When we first started picture framing someone read someplace .. (probably in a U.S. picture framers' magazine) that a good customer goodwill exercise was to give away a free packet of ..
Shoot, print and frame your Polaroid photos
Posted on Category: Frame Types & StylesBy:Before digital cameras were invented, there were the analogue cameras. These had rolls of film which captured images
and you later took to a photo store or lab to get developed and printed. A very few of these had the capability of developing and printing photos after waiting a few seconds. Polaroid was the most famous. If you’re a bit of retro freak or are simply curious about these contraptions, you can buy one cheaply enough on eBay or Amazon for under $50. With one of these you can instantly print a small size photo, 3”x3”, 3”x4”, 4”x6” and frame it in a small picture frame as a birthday ...
The Seven Virtues of Picture Framing Décor
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In this post, Seven Virtues of Picture Framing Décor we explore how you can either succeed or fail in tastefully decorating your home for which you will need both a lot of patience and a lot of
time. Many are the homeowners who seek to uniquely fashion their world with the colours of their walls and ceilings, floor and light fittings. However a substantial contributor to the overall look and feel will be the art they choose to display and hang on their walls. And since art can enhance or detract the décor of a home we have drawn on our years of experience to list some important points worth considering in picture framing décor.
1st: Identify the style of your home. While this is task is easily ...
In Praise Of The Humble Picture Frame Cardboard Corner Protector (CPP)
Posted on Category: Frame Care & MaintenanceBy:A Picture Frame Cardboard Corner Protector (CPP) as the picture here shows is placed over each corner of photo frames or
picture frames to protect them. Artists packing framer works for exhibitions, people moving houses and customers collecting picture frames from their picture framers are prime examples of framed art being moved or transported. Protection is recommended and necessary when you are carrying or transporting framed art, for instance when moving house or shipping it. A careless drop, or knock , bump, fall or a slip may damage, spring the corner open, crack the glass and ...
The Ten Steps to Doing Your Own family portraits
Posted on Category: Frame Types & StylesBy:Here are our suggestions on Doing Your Own family portraits in 10 easy steps: 1st Step: Plan the photography location with your family. Typically, the most common settings for family portraitures are
photographers’ studios, public parks, gardens or outdoors. However you might like to consider a theme park, a playground or a children’s fun factory as viable and un alternatives. Some parents prefer these. Both because it tends to put younger children at ease and also because they are generally in a happier mood.
2nd Step: Check and recheck your camera, mobile phone or camera equipment. There’s little point in researching, choosing and travelling to the chosen location only to find that ...


