Books, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Framing

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David Logan
Mat, Mount and Frame It Yourself (Crafts Highlights)
by Watson-Guptill (Paperback)

This volume demonstrates how easy it can be to mat, mount and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. It provides step-by-step instructions on: determining measurements and proportions; selecting colours and accents for matting; obtaining the necessary materials and equipment; cutting the material to size; matting, mounting and framing the art; and glazing, installing and hanging framed art. There are illustrations and sidebars to assist the reader, and the final chapter discusses how to turn this hobby into a profitable business.

Kenn Oberrecht
Home Book of Picture Framing: Professional Secrets of Mounting Matting, Framing and Displaying Artworks, Photographs, Posters, Fabrics, Collectibles, Carvings and More
by Stackpole Books (Paperback)

8 full-color pages, 450 b/w photos, 20 drawings 8 x 11.A new and updated edition of the highly popular first edition New sections on using power tools and framing fabric art Complete directory of suppliers Over 40,000 copies of the first edition sold Framing a favorite picture, whether a gallery piece or a childs drawing, can be easy and inexpensive thanks to this revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller. Home Book of Picture Framing is the most comprehensive guide to mounting, matting, and framing oil paintings, watercolors, posters, photographs, calendar pages, and greeting cards without spending a fortune. Complete with sections on safety, tools, materials, and techniques, the book contains all the information needed to prepare homeowners for their first project. For those wanting to turn this skill into profit, the author gives advice on starting a business. Guidelines for framing three-dimensional objects are included, and new sections on using power tools, ...

Basic Picture Framing: All The Skills And Tools You Need To Get Started (Stackpole Basics)
by Stackpole Books (Spiral-bound)

This detailed guide covers the essentials the beginner needs to get started with matting, mounting, and framing everything from works of art to personal mementoes. It contains practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display.

Will L. Holladay
A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home
by W & H Pub (Paperback)

Unveil the hidden tricks of a professional roof cutter. Quick layouts, cutting and framing techniques for every type of roof, ceiling and wall imaginable, plus an appendix with key calculations using Construction Master calculator make this an invaluable resource.

Janean Thompson
Matting and Framing Made Easy
by Watson-Guptill (Paperback)

Tonia Davenport
Frame It!
by North Light Books (Paperback)

Framing isn't something one has to leave to the professional. With Frame It! readers will learn how to use ready-made frames and inexpensive framing materials to create frames perfect for their favorite photo, piece of artwork or souvenir. Readers will find everything they need to create the perfect frame, including: -A wide range of framing possibilities for materials ranging from photographs, to embroidered pieces and scrapbook pages, to collectibles like baseball gloves and trading cards -20 step-by-step projects incorporating a mix of hand-made and ready-made materials, as well as mat cutting and decorating -A comprehensive guide to both traditional and contemporary framing techniques and an introductory section covering the basics of framing With the tips and ideas in Frame It!, readers can create frames as special as their most cherished mementos.

Tracy White
Creating Keepsakes: Photography for Scrapbookers (Leisure Arts #15949)
by Leisure Arts (Paperback)

What’s the point of taking photos, really? To showcase them in scrapbooks, of course. That’s why the editors of Creating Keepsakes magazine developed this all-new guide: to help anyone—with any kind of camera—take better pictures, instantly, frame by frame, click by click. And without a bunch of technical jargon. Just easy-to-follow instructions and helpful hints so scrapbookers get photos they can’t wait to display, every time. Features:Approach picture-taking in a whole new light with more than 250 real-world tips Train your eye in the essentials of photo composition the easy way with over 150 photosScraplift fabulous, never-before-seen layouts from the experts, and put your new photo skills to work right awayMake the most of everyday moments, special occasions & sporting eventsDiscover the best techniques for shooting all kinds of people: babies, toddlers, teens, and adults

Hal Rogers
How to Make Your Own Picture Frames
by Watson-Guptill Pubns (Hardcover)

Eli Wilner, Mervyn Kaufman
Antique American Frames: Identification and Price Guide
by Avon Books (Paperback) (Release Date: 1995-07-01)

Whether they are elaborately gilded or clean and classic, picture frames are often viewed as works of art. Now there's a fascinating, informative guide to collecting and restoring antique American frames. The book is divided chronologically into design periods, with detailed descriptions of styles and designs.

Frame It Yourself : Matting & Framing Step-By-Step
by Creative Publishing international (Paperback)

Readers can achieve professional results and enjoy substantial savings by learning to frame it themselves with this handy resource that discusses designing, preparing, and assembling mats and frames.

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