Mat, Mount and Frame It Yourself (Crafts Highlights)
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Books › Crafts & Hobbies › Framing
ISBN: 0823030385 / Publisher: Watson-Guptill, January 2002
Explains how to use frames and mats to skillfully and economically present artwork.
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Now it’s easier than ever to save time and money doing your own framing at home.This one-stop source demonstrates how easy it is to mat, mount, and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. Readers will discover, step by step, how to determine measurements and proportions . . . select colors and accents for matting . . . obtain the necessary materials and equipment . . . cut the materials to size . . . mat, mount, and frame the art (including the cold, hard truth about making your own frames) . . . and glaze, install, and hang framed art. Helpful sidebars and clear illustrations make everything easy. Plus, a final chapter offers suggestions on how to turn this inexpensive and rewarding hobby into a profitable business.
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