The Art of Framing: The Essential Guide to Framing and Hanging Paintings, Photographs, and Collectio ns

Two acknowledged experts on the framing and displaying of art present a fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to mounting, framing, and hanging all types of frameable subjects, including drawings, paintings, mirrors, family photos, antique garments, and even baseball-card collections. 250 full-color photos and 100 line drawings.

Although only one of the four chapters in The Art of Framing focuses on the actual craft of decorating frames, serious crafters and anyone interested in the use of framable objects in home decor should consider investing in this deluxe volume. More than 250 color photos document the history and art of framing, wonderful ways to create effective displays of framed items in the home, and how to decorate frames and mats with specialized treatments (faux finishes, gilding, craquelure, veneers) and decorative effects (stenciling, combing, painted motifs). The section on framing objects and ephemera offers unique ideas that crafters can adapt to show off their other creations.

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