Overview

Step-by-step colour photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing-the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success-even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

Full Product Details

Author:   Vivian Carli Kistler
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Creative Publishing International, US
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.762kg
ISBN:  

9781589234222

ISBN 10:   1589234227
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 May 2009
Recommended Age:   From 0 to 0 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction: the Goals of Picture Framing             DIY Framing             Parts of a Frame Job             The Goals of Picture Framing             Archival Framing             A Word about Professional Picture Framers             How Long Will it Last?                          Picture Frames             Anatomy of a picture frame             Historic Styles of Frames             Measuring Frames             Standard sizes in picture framing             Ready made frames             Sectional wood and metal frames                                                 Matboards and Mats             The Purpose of the Mat             What is Matboard?             Acids in Matboard             Types of Matboard             The Size of the Mat                   Mat styles and their Visual Effect             Using Ready-made Mats   Glazing: Glass and Acrylic             Purpose in framing             Glass and Plastic for Picture Framing             Types of Glazing Used in Framing             The Tools of the Trade: Basic Supplies             Hand Tools             Measuring Tools             Adhesives             Boards for Framing: Types and Uses             Supplies for Fitting             Finishing the Back of the Frame             Miscellaneous supplies   Color Theory and Trends             Very Basic Color Theory             Basic Color Terminology             Favorite Colors             Color and Design Trends   Designing Picture Framing             Criteria for Making Choices             Putting the Concepts into Practice             White Mats on Everything             Using Official Colors             Size, Proportion and Style                       Doing the Math in Picture Framing             Measuring Unmatted Artwork             Measuring Art for Mats             Alternative Mat Openings             Mat Mathematics             Doing the Math for a Double Mat                       Designing Mats to Fit Ready-made Frames             Designing a Double-opening Mat             Cutting Mats             Mat Cutters             Trimming Boards to Size             Cutting Mats: Sharp Blades and Slip Sheets             Cutting a Single Mat             Cutting a Perfect Double Mat             Cutting a Double-Opening Mat             Cutting an Oval-Opening Mat             Mat Decoration             Fabric-covered Mats             Paper-covered Mats             Surface Embellishments             French Matting             Fillets and Other “Window Accents”             Embossed Groove   Building Frames             Building Sectional Frames             Custom Frames for the DIY Framer             Measuring Moulding for Custom Frames             Cutting Wood Frames             Building Wood Frames                         Cutting Glass and Plastic             Cutting and Cleaning Glass: Tools and Method             Cutting and Cleaning Plastic: Tools and Method             Fitting: Finishing the Framing             The Sandwich Fit             Filler Boards             Sealing Wood Frames             Choosing the Hanging Hardware                        Basic Fitting Procedure for Wood Frames             Fitting Metal Frames             Installing Easel Backs                Fitting Needlework and Art on Paper             Fitting Art on Canvas             Fitting Shadow Boxes                                                                                        Framing Art on Paper             Types of Art on Paper             Designing Framing for Art on Paper             Standard Attachments             Archival Attachments             Cleaning Art on Paper             Special Handling Tips               Framing Art on Canvas             Types of Art on Canvas             Designing Framing for Art on Canvas             Stretching Canvas             Special Handling Tips                                        Framing Needlework and Fabric             Types of Needlework             Designing Framing for Needlework             Stretching Methods             Special Handling Tips                         Shadowboxes: Framing Objects             Types of Objects             Designing Framing for shadowboxes             Attachments             Making Space for Objects             Special Handling Tips                            The Art of Displaying Framed Art and Objects             Choosing Locations             Hanging Pictures             Arranging Frames on the Wall                    Sources             Local and online  

Reviews

Kistler, Vivian Carli. The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork. Creative Pub: Quayside. 2009. c.192p. illus. index. ISBN 978-1-58923-422-2. pap. $24.99. ART INSTRUCTIONFraming can potentially enhance a work of art or destroy an artist's intentions. Kistler, a leading framing expert and author of numerous books and articles on the subject, teaches the do-it-yourselfer to frame like a pro. Hundreds of photos illustrate conservation matting, working with premade elements or frame-building from scratch, glazing, and hanging. -- Library Journal, July 2009

Kistler, Vivian Carli. The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork. Creative Pub: Quayside. 2009. c.192p. illus. index. ISBN 978-1-58923-422-2. pap. $24.99. ART INSTRUCTION<br><br>Framing can potentially enhance a work of art or destroy an artist's intentions. Kistler, a leading framing expert and author of numerous books and articles on the subject, teaches the do-it-yourselfer to frame like a pro. Hundreds of photos illustrate conservation matting, working with premade elements or frame-building from scratch, glazing, and hanging. -- Library Journal, July 2009<br>

Author Information

Vivian Carli Kistler is a leading picture framing expert and in world-wide demand. She owned and operated a large retail gallery and frame shop for over twenty years. Vivian is the author of numerous books and videos, including the seven-volume Library of Professional Picture Framing. Her monthly articles appear in Art World News, Picture Framing Magazine and Profile magazine.

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