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art framing
Why Gallery Mats Have a Wider Bottom Border
Look closely at framed work in a gallery and you will notice something odd about the mats: the bottom border is often wider than the other three. It is not…
The Four Numbers Behind Every Framing Job
A framing job is four numbers, computed in order. Get them in the right sequence and everything fits; work backwards from a frame you already own and you…
Glass or Acrylic: What the Weight Difference Actually Is
The sheet of glass or acrylic over a picture is usually the heaviest single component of a frame, and its weight decides what hardware the wall needs. The…
How to Choose a Mat Border Width (and What It Costs You)
A mat is the flat board with a window cut in it that sits between the artwork and the glass. Choosing its border width is the first real decision in a…
What a Frame Actually Does for the Work Inside It
The Art of Framing: Elevating Visual Impact Through Curated Presentation Framing is often overlooked as a simple act of encasing an artwork, but it plays a pivotal role in defining…