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FRAME FITTING
Frames add a nice finishing touch to any print. If you received your canvas or fine art paper prints...
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FLOATER FRAMES
Floater frames are a nice way to complete your canvas print or painting. They come in various depths...
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE A METAL PICTURE FRAME
Metal picture frames are a sleek and modern way to display your artwork. They are easy to work with ...
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WOOD PANELS
Wood is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of projects. If you're tired of painting...
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CHOOSING MAT COLOR
Mats aren't only used to separate the artwork from the frame. It is also adds to the visual aspect o...
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MEASURING FOR MATS
Once you have decided on a frame for your artwork, you might want to add a mat around it too. This w...
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PROPORTIONS IN PICTURE FRAMING
Proportions can affect how visually pleasing an art piece is. Having a well-balanced ratio between t...
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CHOOSING MAT SIZE
After you have decided on the mat color you will then need to decide on how large the mat should be....
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ALL ABOUT MATS
Mats are a great addition to a framed print or artwork. It can be used to visually balance out your ...
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LINEN LINERS
A linen liner is a wood moulding covered with linen material. Linen liners are to canvas artwork as ...
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LASER ENGRAVING
Laser engraving is a technique using a laser to etch an image into a rigid surface. Find out more ab...
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CUSTOM FRAME ORDER MISTAKES
Getting a custom picture allows you to choose a specific frame that goes well with your artwork and ...
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PICTURE FRAMES: METAL OR WOOD?
Pictures can be made out of a number of different materials. Some people prefer the look of a natura...
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FLAG FRAMING
Framing is one of the best ways to respectfully and professionally display a flag in your space or h...
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JERSEY CASE/SHADOWBOX FRAME
This article address types of pre-assembled jersey shadowbox frame. Perfect for storing and preservi...
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ALL ABOUT CANVAS FLOATER FRAMES
Floater frames give the illusion of the artwork "floating" and leaves it looking suspended within th...
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CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMER SOFTWARE
Custom picture framing software is a great tool that allows framers and artists to preview the artwo...
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RESIN COUNTERTOPS
Looking for a unique, modern, and beautiful way to invigorate your kitchen, bathroom, or restaurant ...
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All About Z Bar Hanging System Article
Z bar bracket is a secure hanging solution, designed to hang anything from small lightweight to heav...
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ART MATERIAL WEIGHT LIST
Weight is an important factor that is usually overlooked when it comes to creating artwork. The fina...
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HOW TO TIE WIRE ON PICTURE FRAMES
After your artwork has been mounted, the final step is to hang it. A hanging wire is one of the most...
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FRAMELESS WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR ARTWORK
Going frameless is a clean and modern option to display your artwork. The frameless appearance leave...
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HOW TO PREP A CANVAS/ WOOD PANEL FOR PAINTING
Why is priming so important? Other than ensuring the paint will adhere to the canvas better, priming...
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DECORATING THE BABY'S ROOM
Decorating your newborn's bedroom can be a lot of fun. You can explore different themes and color sc...
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TAKING CARE OF ART PRINTS
You've purchase a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece. It's vivid with color, filled with intricate d...
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ART GALLERY LIGHTING
After putting in all the hardwork to creating a piece art, an artist will probably decide to showcas...
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FRAME BACKING BOARDS
The backing board is the last piece that goes into a frame. The backing board along with the mat and...
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HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR PLAQUE MOUNT
Plaque mounts are a great alternative to a framed or canvas print if you are looking for something a...
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CUSTOM VS STANDARD FRAMES
A custom picture frame let's you decide on any style of frame that suits your artwork and living or ...
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FRAME SPACERS
Frame spaces are typically found in shadow boxes and they help separate the glass / plexiglass from ...
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CUSTOM MADE SHIPPING BOXES
Pre-made boxes can be easily purchased or found discarded in recycling. This is very convenient but ...
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RESIN COATING
Epoxy resin is probably best known for its adhesive qualities. Since it dries to a hard and clear so...
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ACRYLIC PLEXIGLASS GLAZING
"There is a notion that plexi-glass or acrylic glass is not a high quality product compared to "real...
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COLLECTING ART ON A BUDGET
You want to start collecting art, but you don't know anything about the art world and you have a tig...
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CORRUGATED CARDBOARDS
Corrugated cardboard is something that most people rarely think about. However, if we think about it...
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VIEWING ART, AND YOUR HEALTH
here are plenty of reasons to decorate your home with artwork. You can use it to fill an empty wall,...
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CANADIAN ART AND HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS
Art and home decor trade shows are great places to market and present your artwork. There are hundre...
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ALL ABOUT GESSO
Gesso was made to be used by artists to prime surfaces before painting. In this article, we go in-de...
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PAINTING FROM A PHOTOGRAPH
Long gone are the days where an artist has to sit for hours in front of a landscape or have a subjec...
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SELLING ARTWORK ONLINE
"These days, you can buy almost anything online, from furniture and wall paint to produce and baked ...
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POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE IN ART
When we look at any image you will see both positive and negative space. The positive space is the s...
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SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN CANADA
A list of largest Trade Shows in Canada, taking place annually....
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PAPER BRIGHTNESS
"The terms "brightness" and "whiteness" are often used interchangeably when considering paper. While...
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TOP PRINTING BRANDS
Printing dates back to thousands of years. Today, print is still prominent in our daily lives. This ...
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CARING FOR FINE ART PRINTS
Today, fine art can be enjoyed by everyone. It is no longer exclusive to a small elite group of peop...
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER FOR PRINTING
You want the best paper that suits your artwork. There are a variety of different papers available t...
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DECKLE EDGE
A deckle edge is a paper that has a rough edge that looks like it was torn. It has a rustic and trad...
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LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS
They sometimes say the bigger it is the better. You take a photo of a glorious scenic landscape and ...
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INSTAGRAM PRINTS
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows you to easily share your photos with the en...
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10 ART SHOW TIPS
This is a list of ten art show tips that an artist might want to consider to execute a successful ar...
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GEL EMBELLISHMENT
A gel medium can be added to your canvas prints to give it texture that can mimic brush strokes, add...
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WHAT IS GICLEE?
Gicl�e (pronounced gee-clay) is a fine-art printing process that uses digital images, high-end print...
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CANVAS PRINTS
Paintings and drawings used to be the only type of canvas artwork. Now you are able to print your ow...
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MOUNTING ARTWORKS
"The term "mounting" is tossed around quite often in the picture framing and wall decor business, bu...
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MAT CUTTERS
Adding a mat is an excellent way to give a framed photograph or artwork a professional, finished tou...
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SECURE-T HANGING SYSTEM FOR WOOD FRAMES
There are numerous safety and security hanging systems available on the market. Protecting your art ...
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SECURE-T HANGING SYSTEM FOR METAL FRAMES
There are numerous safety and security hanging systems available on the market. Protecting your art ...
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REINFORCED CORNERS FOR HEAVY SHIPMENTS
There are countless styles of corner reinforcements for shipping heavy, fragile items. They may be p...
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OVAL PICTURE FRAMES
Though in contemporary times they have not reached the popularity square angle frames have, oval fra...
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MOULDING LENGTHS CHOPS
If you own a small framing company, or you have a saw at home for your personal frames, we are happy...
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WALL ART FOR SOUND ABSORBTION
If you are thinking about sound-proofing one of your rooms, but you don't want to replace your walls...
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WALL HOOKS FOR HANGING ART
You've found the perfect frame for your art, had it mounted and now it is ready to hang. You want to...
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REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD PICTURE FRAMES
Restoring old frames allows you to change up an outdated frame and make it new again. The frames can...
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ALL ABOUT PICTURE FRAME FILLETS
A fillet is a decorative piece that is added to the inside edge of picture frames. It can help add a...
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"THE "RIGHT" PRICE FOR A PICTURE FRAME"
The material of the frame, the size (standard or custom) and any extra add-ons, such as a mat or a l...
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Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) Foam Boards
PVC Foam board is a highly sturdy and lightweight foam board made for a variety of indoor and outdoo...
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ALL ABOUT PICTURE HANGING WIRES
Earlier we taught you how to tie a wire to hang your artwork, but if you aren't sure which wire work...
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20 PICTURE FRAME TIPS AND TRICKS
We've taken everything we have discussed about picture frames and created a list of tips and tricks ...
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ALL ABOUT SHADOW BOXES
A shadow box is a frame with a very deep rabbet. The extra space allowsfor displaying objects or art...
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FRAMING TEXTILES
We've discussed about framing paper artwork in most of our articles, but we definitely haven't forgo...
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CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMERS
Picture framers can choose to become certified by taking an examination that determines their knowle...
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TOP TEN HOME DECOR AND FURNISHING MAGAZINES
There is an unlimited amount of resources and information you can find online. It sometimes can be o...
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PICTURE FRAMING: STANDARD SIZES AND GENERAL GUIDELINES
The frames that you would find in stores, and the preset sizes in your camera are usually a standard...
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CONSERVATION PICTURE FRAMING
Getting a frame that will preserve your artwork is important so that your artwork stays the same for...
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ANNIVERSARY PICTURE FRAME
Celebrating an anniversary always brings back great memories. What better way to presevere those mom...
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HANGING HARDWARE
There is no one size fits all when it comes to customization! If you are getting a custom frame or p...
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FRAME SELECTION
We have over 500 frame styles to choose from. With this large of selection, it means that there are ...
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ACRYLIC VS. GLASS
The difference between acrylic and glass does not mean one is better than the other, but one better ...
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ARTWORK MEASUREMENT
"Like the saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once," this important when ordering a custom picture f...
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FRAME SHAPE AND STYLES
When ordering a custom picture frame you would need to consider the frame style and shape to suit yo...
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FRAME MATERIALS
The color, style, weight and rigidness of a picture frame can be linked to the material it is made f...
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SECURITY HANGING HARDWARE
If you are concerned about the security of your artwork, there are various security hanging hardware...
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ALL ABOUT MIRRORS
Aside from being an object that we use when we need to adjust our appearance, mirrors are also used ...
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ART HANGING
Artwork is either chosen based on how well it goes into a space or just because we like it. Every sp...
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HISTORY OF PICTURE FRAMES
Although it is not as old as the history of art, the style of frames have developed along side the v...
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PICTURE FRAME CARE
Once you have your frame and your artwork is mounted and hung on the wall, you may think that now yo...
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DOUBLE PICTURE FRAMES
Double picture frames are a fun way to coordinate a series of photos to create a collage effect. It ...
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FRAMELIGHT SHADOW BOX
A framelight shadow box has a light track on the inside, it is easy to to set up, and is a great way...
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CUSTOM CORKBOARD FRAMES
Corkboards have been used for organizing and displaying information in offices, classrooms and kitch...
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PERSONALIZED WALL ART GIFTS
We commonly see a cityscape or landscape photo hanging in an office, or a painted portrait hanging i...
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VIDEOS
This is a collection of videos, that we have created, ranging from tutorials to product information....
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MOUNTING ART IN A FRAME
Mounting artwork into a frame isn't a difficult task. However, it isn't the same as putting a photog...
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TRIPLE (COLLAGE) PICTURE FRAMES
A triple picture frame is a great option if you have many photos, little space or you just don't wan...
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WHAT IS LAMINATION?
Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When the film ...
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SHOWCASING YOUR DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE
Showcase your hard work and efforts by displaying your long-awaited diploma or certificate! Opt for ...
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ART STORAGE FOR PRINTED MATTERIAL AND PAINTINGS
Practicing proper maintenance and storage of art is necessary for the longevity of all artworks, fro...
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DIGITAL COMPUTER ART
Digital art is created with the help of a computer. With digital technology constantly advancing, di...
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IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND LICENCES
If you've ever searched for an image online, you've probably come across the different licenses atta...
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ALL ABOUT COLOR
Color is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. You can easily change the temperature or emotion...
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