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Generating Photo Frames Guidelines

9 x 12 frame

You'll find 5 uncomplicated techniques to framing.

Move one - How you can Lower Mats

Including a color border (the mat) about your artwork enhances the image and provides a restful area between the impression plus the image body. The colour and dimensions from the mat board have to be made the decision very first, as this may identify the general proportions of the photo frame. You begin by calculating the exterior dimension with the mat.

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To cut the mat utilize a good quality bevel mat cutter and ruler. You will find numerous reducing systems to accommodate various budgets and skill levels, including the Mat Learn Product 660 to the hobbyists, on the Mat Master 860B or 1060B with the eager residence photograph framer.

Mark the borders to become lower to the again on the mat board.

Ensure the mat will cover the perimeters of your artwork, by subtracting approx. 3mm or 1/8" in the impression dimension (duration & width). Minimize the mat following the instructions for your mat cutter. Attach the picture on the mat using 2 small pieces of acid free tape around the top edge only.

Step 2 - Ways to Slice the picture Frame

How much picture body moulding material will I need? Carefully measure the picture and mat you wish to frame. Add an extra (3mm) for "play" to ensure the image fits easily into the finished photograph frame.

Add the size (L) and width (W) together, then multiply the total by 2 to give you the general duration. You also have to allow for your mitre cuts, so multiply the width (W2) of the moulding by 10 and add this to your total.

(L W) x 2 (W2 x 10) = TOTAL

Building the 45 degree mitre slice in your framing material is most important - your joining will only be as excellent as your cutting. Always utilize a good quality manual Mitre Saw... we recommend the Proman hand saw which is made in Sweden as the best within the market. Electric powered Drop Saws are not ideal for chopping small delicate picture frames.

Superior Measure System helps to make measuring uncomplicated and eliminates many mistakes. Once you have cut the initial mitre, slide the image body material along to your required length within the measuring scale, and set the stop. You are now ready to chop the initial 2 pieces within your image body. Change the settings to chop the other 2 sides of your body.

Chopping one side for a frame is quick.

Chopping the second side to generally be be the same as the initial, is the hard part. With the FrameCo Ezy-Measure System you can reduce accurately every time.

Move 3 - How you can Clamp Frames

How do you Clamp the Body? Clamping the body tightly is essential for great joining. You can use the a Cord Clamp, or the Steel Strap Clamp to secure the image frame ready for joining.

The advantage in the Strap Clamp is that you can see all the four corners with the photograph frame clamped together before joining. So alignment on the corners is straightforward.

All corners should match up evenly. Apply a little wood glue to all corners with the body for added strength. Carefully tension the clamp earning positive that the corners are aligned then secure the clamp tightly.

You are now ready for joining.

Step 4 - Tips on how to Join Frames

Most image frames are joined with a V-Nail. This is the easiest method and it is what the professional image framer uses. The FrameCo PushMaster joining tool, inserts V-Nails into the corner in the frame. Two V-Nails in each corner is usually all that is necessary.

The PushMaster can be used by hand alone on most picture frames, or you can tap the PushMaster with a mallet if the body is hardwood. The PushMaster can be upgraded for the BenchMaster® which will insert V-Nails into the harderst of timbers.

V-nails: How do they work?

Upon entry, the sides from the V-Nail are deflected outwards. As it pulls again into its original shape, the join is pulled together. The little curl to the edge in the V-Nail locks the nail into the grain of your timber. Glue alone is not sufficient for strong stable joints, by adding a V-Nail you achieve a strong, tight joint. Which V-Nail measurement . . . You utilize a V-Nail about 1/2 the frame height.

Sizes are: 7mm - 1/4", 10mm - 3/8", 12mm - 1/2", 15mm - 5/8"

Move five - The way to Finish Frames

Take the empty picture frame to a glass merchant and have them minimize a piece of glass for you. If you wish to cut glass yourself utilize a high quality oil filled cutter, or the Glass Cutter. Use only 2mm plain or non-reflective glass.

Fome Core is the ideal backing board as it is light weight, acid free and easy to chop. You can also use 3mm MDF or cardboard. Place the empty frame face down and insert the glass, then the matted picture and lastly the backing board.

Use the PushMaster to insert brads or flexipoints into the rear of the picture frame to hold everything in place.

Use Backing Nails for large frames or heavy items. Flexipoints are flexible and ideal for needlework or when you want to re move the image, eg. photo frames.

To seal the artwork in the frame, tape over the brads/flexipoints using a very good top quality backing tape. This could prevent dust or insects getting into the image.