Custom picture framing
is equal parts technique, design, and execution. Just
as any other industry, techniques and materials used to
complete the frame change as new technologies and methods
are developed. As active members of
PPFA, we attend various educational workshops throughout
the year, keeping abreast of changes in technology, practices
and materials. New mounting techniques, preservation methods,
and equipment keep Applewood Gallery at the forefront
of modern framing practices. http://www.artfacts.org/home.html
A well-designed frame is a fusion of the artwork, moulding,
mount, and matting to create a unique design that will
allow you to display and protect your heirlooms. The
best frame treatment will complement, not overwhelm
the artwork on display.
Equally important to design is execution. We make it
a point to choose the appropriate and proper matting,
glazing and mounting techniques that will allow your
art to be displayed and enjoyed while also preserving
and protecting it for generations to come. When designing
your frame, we may choose from over 2000 mouldings,
10 types of glazing, 8 kinds of mat and dozens of different
mounting options to properly frame and display your
artwork. When creating shadowbox frames, often times
the mounts are custom made for the object being framed.
Window glass, masking tape and hot glue don't have "a
place at the table" in preservation picture framing. It is important to realize that quality custom framing will outlast the carpet and furnishings in your home, as well as
the cars, clothing and appliances you'll ever purchase. It
can pass from generation to generation and still look as good
as the day it was created.
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