Artwork Collecting

Attention picture framers, here is a tech tip for you. When cutting metal moulding make sure to lightly lubricate the blade after every 4th cut or so. Sounds obvious but try it out, it will help you. To learn more about picture framing supplies including blades and blade lubricant visit www.mmdistributors.com.Read Full Story

Properly hung artwork combines concern for the safety of the artwork with the aesthetic concerns of lighting and visual balance within the room. ProtectionCare should be taken to hang artwork in an area where it will not become damaged by heat, ultraviolet (UV) light rays or humidity. Hang your artwork out of the line of direct sunlight. We recommend that you always ask your Picture framer to use Conservation Quality Glass which will filter out most of the harmful UV light rays. Never hang...Read Full Story

Work as a Framer      So working in a frame shop a person sees many unique and kick ass art pieces. These are a few examples. A painting of a '55 Chevy. Check it out! I didn't paint it, but I did stretch and frame it!     Here is another piece that I worked on. A newspaper with information about the Pearl Harbor attack. While this paper isn't an original from December 7th, 1941, it was very old and contained a lot of interesting information.     This piece is a old panoramic of a small town...Read Full Story

The single most important step you can take to protect your framed artwork from harmful UV light rays is to specify the use of Conservation Series Glass featuring TruGuard® UV Protection. What are you really buying when you use the services of a custom framer?Talent … yes, and the knowledge and ability to select the proper picture framing materials for your particular project. This means helping you choose the right colors, the right frame style, and most importantly, the right materials to...Read Full Story

Matting is the border that surrounds your art within the frame. It is more than just pretty color; the purpose of matting (AKA mat board) is both cosmetic and protective. Certainly one of the reasons we use a mat to encase art is to bring out the colors in an image while drawing in the eye. There are many creative and elegant techniques that can be used to add distinction to your framed piece.  The addition of mat board can mean the difference between an insignificant piece that gets lost on...Read Full Story

Your most precious photographic memories should be given the same treatment and protection as a piece of fine artwork.Some of life’s most precious memories are captured in the photographs that we take: a child’s first birthday, your parents’ 50th wedding anniversary party, your daughter’s wedding portrait. Yet, more often than not, we display these memories by simply placing the photo in a frame or sticking them on the pages of a self-adhesive album.While this treatment is appropriate for...Read Full Story

Plastic Glazing Products generally refer to Acrylic and Styrene sheets. Plastic glazing products are lightweight and shatter resistant.  They come in Clear, Non-Glare or with a UV Protective agent. In many cases Acrylic sheets are referred to as Plexiglass even though Plexiglas™ is an actual trademarked brand. Tru Vue is another well known brand of Acrylic sheets and the choice of countless picture framers, museums and galleries. To learn more about picture framing supplies, especially...Read Full Story

This will tell you a bit more about the many jobs that a professional framer performs when it comes to your treasured works of art and precious memories.When you have a piece of art, a photograph or an item that you want framed, you have several options for getting it done. With a photo, you can easily buy a ready-made photo frame at almost any store. For a poster or print, many retail stores offer standard poster frames available in a variety of colors and sizes to fit your décor. As an...Read Full Story

New mat board blades may have burs on the cutting edge and oil to prevent them from rusting.  Simple remove burs and oil by stropping the blade against a scrap piece of mat board, much the same way a barber strops a razor on a leather strap. To learn more about picture framing supplies including blades visit www.mmdistributors.com.Read Full Story

This type of picture framing is done in a very specific way. Procedures have to be followed. The two major principles of conservation framing are: 1) The picture framing technique should not alter the artwork in any way. 2) The picture framing technique must be 100% reversible. To learn more about picture framing supplies, especially conservation supplies visit www.mmdistributors.com.Read Full Story