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Our weekly E-Tips are a quick, easy way to learn about framing techniques, design trends, new products, sales and special offers.  In our new "Art of Framing" feature we showcase work from current artists and sample fantastic, original ways to present them.
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Below are some of our favorite E-Tips from the past-

Print & Frame- Receive FREE Assembly

Secure It Right: Hinging Artwork for Framing

Featured Product- Humble Foam Mounting Board Makes the Project Work

Featured Product- Black Foam Mounting Board

Featured Product- Flag Display Cases

Sunscreen for your Art- UV Acrylic Protects and Preserves

New Econo Woods- Petites & Bamboo

Introducing Antigua- Bygone Days and Faraway Places

We’re Smitten- Why We Love the Metal Picture Frame

Introducing Reflections- A Metal Frame for the Modern World

Canvas Printing- The On-Trend Choice

Floating Art Creates Depth and Impact

EcoCare- Earth Friendly Wood Mouldings

Acrylic- Distortion Free, Shatter-proof & Half The Weight Of Glass

The Art of Art- Tips on Arranging Groupings and Choosing Wall Space

Introducing the Studio Collection- Sleek, Stylish and Contemporary

Introducing the Arts & Crafts Collection- the Strength and Beauty of Quarter Sawn Oak

Do More with Mats- Texture and Weight Are Color’s Forgotten Cousins

Mat Board- Which White is Right?

It's Not A Bunny-The Lowdown On Your frames Rabbet

Linen Liners- A Decorative Alternative to Matting

Frames Go Social- Come Join Us On Facebook

Artist & Photographers- Inspire Customers With Coordinating Collections

Bring Artwork to Life- Add Mats with Vibrant Color

For Your Sports Enthusiast- A Display System That's A Snap

Picture Perfect Results- Photographing Your Artwork

EcoCare Frames- Introducing a 'Green' Alternative

The New AmericanFrame.com- Site Overview


Tools & Tips-

Capturing digital images like a professional

Save Time, Save Hassle- Try the SpringMate Tool

Hanging Hardware Kits

Tabletop Groupings- With the EaselMate or Frame Connector

Dust Disappears With Nifty Tools & Tricks

The Essentials Framing Tool Kit

Measuring for Canvas Floater Frames

Novus 1- Cleans, Shines & Protects Your Acrylic


Art of Framing-

Ellen Dreibelbis- The Art of Framing-- Framing the Figure

Dan Robbins- The Art of Framing-- "Paint by Numbers"

Nicholas Dalton- The Art of Framing-- Framing Black and White

Hillary Gross- The Art of Framing-- Framing the New Still-Life

Wanda Zuchowski-Schick- The Art of Framing-- Framing Nature’s Grandeur

Rudolph Schroeder- The Art of Framing: Framing History—Up Close

Tricia Poulos Leonard- The Art of Framing: Framing the Inexpressible

Joy Kocmoud- Capturing Character on Canvas

Rick Ruggles- Photography of Accidental Love

Andrew Rogers- Exploring the World with a Lens and a Pen

Adam Zaliouk- From Ohio to Tel Aviv


Did You Know-

ESGR & American Frame- Supporting Employees Who Serve

Glossary- Confused by Framing Jargon?