Basic training for picture
framers and designers. Complete overview of basic materials and techniques.
Moldings,
boards, glazing. Color selection. Measuring. Writing the work order. Cutting single and
double mats. Cutting glass. Cutting & joining molding. Attaching artwork. Framing
needlework. Stretching and framing paintings on canvas. Conservation issues. Fitting.
The Basics of Picture
Framing
List price $30.00
framingsupplies Price $23.63
DVD
Mat Cutting & Decoration
Step-by-step instructions. How to
cut Single, Double, Inlay, Offset, and V-groove mats. Ovals, Cove mats and multi-opening
mats. Multi-angled mats and oversized mats. Decorating techniques: Learn to apply a
watercolor wash and add traditional marbled papers to mats. Add embossing and ink lines.
Learn how to attach fillets.
Mounting Methods
Full mounting techniques
including dry mounting with mechanical and vacuum presses, wet mounting, pressure
sensitive adhesives & sprays. Choosing substrates and adhesives. Projects include
photos, newsprint, oversized pieces, making fabric-covered mats, canvas transfers,
laminating, oriental cutouts, self-trimming, attaching torn pieces.
CP-V698 60 min. DVD
Conservation Framing of Art
on Paper
The materials and techniques
needed to preserve and protect art on paper. How to choose boards, adhesives &
glazing. Making starch paste and hinges. Supporting and attaching art with hinges,
flanges, mounting strips, mounting corners, and full edge supports. How to deacidify and
encapsulate art on paper.
CP-V175 60min DVD
How
to Cut Mats
Demonstrates, in an easy-to-learn way, many different styles of mat cuts
used everyday in framing.
Featuring Vivian C. Kistler, cfp. 35 minutes, VHS format.
Styles shown
include single mats, double mats, off-set corner mats, V-groove and gothic
mats.