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Intro:
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| Your artwork A frame (See Step 1 for size and types) A tape measure, ruler, or yardstick A flat, clean surface to work on Optional: One piece of backing board A cutting tool (a utility or X-ACTO knife) A sheet of glass A box of glazing tacks Two small eye screws A length of thin wire (and something to cut it with)
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| Give yourself a few hours for frame shopping. Putting your artwork into a ready-made frame takes a few minutes. If you buy a stand-alone (rather than a ready-made) frame, you'll need to make trips to a glass store, a hardware, store and an art supply store. Frame assembly takes about ten minutes. |
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I've been framed! Getting a little tired of using thumbtacks and masking tape to hang artwork? Get ready to give your pictures a whole new life. The right frame will enhance your artwork's beauty (as well as the room surrounding it) and protect the work so you can enjoy it without worrying about damage. If you want professional results without spending a fortune at the frame shop, these simple steps will get you there.
When you frame a picture, you'll usually want to prepare a mat for it (a thick paper material that borders and protects the artwork). But not all art necessarily needs matting. For artwork that has a natural border, like a museum poster, you may just want to find a frame that fits the piece. (If your art is an original work with its own border, like a photograph or print, a mat will provide extra protection by keeping the art from touching the frame's glass.) If you do decide to mat, buy your frame first so you know the right dimensions for cutting your mat. Note: This 2torial will deal with framing "paper" art--photographs, drawings, prints, posters, watercolors, and so on. If you have a work on canvas, you should contact your local frame shop. |
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#0905
Mat a Picture
#0460
Hang a Picture
#0494
Paint a Room
#0527
Remove Wallpaper