Title: Frame it : a complete do-it-yourself guide to picture framing /
Authors: Duren, Lista, 1949-
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin,
Year: 1976
Subjects: Picture frames and framing
Abstract: Covers all aspects of the framing process.
Contents: Part one: Choosing a frame. The parts of the frame -- Archival framing -- Minimal display methods -- Frameless frames -- Metal and wood frames -- Mats -- Framing suggestions -- Part two: Materials and skills. Framing tools and materials -- Preparing the artwork for framing -- Measuring -- Mats -- Glass and acrylic -- Backings -- Attaching artwork to the mat or backing -- Mounting -- Stretching -- Wood moldings and metal stripping -- Buying old frames -- Finishing raw wood -- Joining the corners of a wood frame -- Fitting art into a wood frame -- Part three: Assembling frames. Covering artwork with acetate -- Clip frames -- Plastic box frames -- Passe-partout frames -- Homemade metal frames -- Wood frames -- Wood frames with liners -- Slat frames -- Floater frames -- Building a shadow box frame -- Two-sided frames -- Part four: Hanging and displaying your artwork. Hanging pictures -- A simple stand for frames -- Sources for tools and materials.