Our Frame of Mind

A collection of tips, framing techniques and artist insights.

5 Compelling Reasons to Order Custom Framing Samples

When it comes to framing your precious artwork or photography, choosing the best framing materials to support its overall presentation is essential. Custom framing options, particularly those available online, can span a wide array of options—making it difficult to determine which ones are the right choice for your framing needs and preferences. One easy way to overcome this challenge is by ordering samples of the various framing materials you’re considering. 

June 17, 2023

How to Use Spacers in Your Frame for Added Protection & Dimension

Allowing for a gap between your work and its framing treatment’s acrylic is about more than simply showcasing a stylish accent; doing so also protects against issues that can negatively impact your piece, such as mold growth, paper buckling, image transfer and adhesion to the acrylic.

May 20, 2023

Selecting the Right Materials: When to Use Archival Framing Products

Given the importance of preserving one’s works of art or photography, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the role framing treatments play in this effort. Not all frame types and materials feature the same level of protection for effectively preserving a work’s essence and quality. That said, the framing products you choose should depend on the specific project at hand, your overall budget and your goals for displaying and preserving the piece.

September 3, 2022

Acrylics, glazing, plexiglass: Five clear choices to protect your artwork.

Uncover five variations of acrylic, otherwise known as glazing or plexiglass, to protect and preserve your framed works of art and photography.

June 6, 2022

A Framer’s Best Friend

Frequent framers and novices should both have the same handy tool in their arsenal: the Fletcher SpringMate Spring Clip Tool.

July 2, 2021
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