num_pages: 108
description: - Step-by-step instructions for matting, mounting, and framing - Color photos illustrate each step - Includes sections on mounting needlework, framing canvases, and building your own frame This detailed guide covers the essentials the beginner needs to get started matting, mounting, and framing everything from works of art to personal mementos. It contains practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display.
language: English
title: Basic Picture Framing: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
titlecomplete: Basic Picture Framing: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Stackpole Books