A framed artwork helps to
protect your artwork from environmental conditions and will visually
enhance your art or painting. Frame give a complete touch to your
painting and make it glorious and attractive. There are also
practical and economical considerations which the artist must
remember a framed paintings are sold more easily and quickly than an
unframed one.
Framing your painting requires both good selection and some basic
framing knowledge to ensure proper safety of your artwork. Your
personal taste is called upon when choosing the shape, size and color
of the frame and mat. The more knowledge you have about conservation
and the environmental hazards, the better you will protect your
artwork from it.
This days people are
found of having paintings for their home decor, they demand an
attractive look for the paintings. This look is only possible through
applying frame on your paintings, frames which have traditional look
are more eye catching as they are crafted with hand crafted designs.
There are various types
of frames available nowadays, which has enlarged the choice of people
and helps to get the best combination for their choice.
1) Frame
Frame is a very basic
platform of the whole framing process. A frame can have different
type, shape, size and color. Wooden frame, Metal frame, plastic frame
and glass frame are basic types of frames. Shape consist of a box
(square or rectangle), oval, circle, triangle and so.
2) Mat Board
Utilizing a mat
will creates a professional looking artwork at a low cost and
supports the fine art while protecting it from touching the glass.
Quality mat boards which are acid-free should be used as it will
protect your artwork getting damaged from dust and other atmospheric
particle. It's up to you to decide whether you want to frame art with
a plain, colored or textured mat. Generally, artists use plain white
mat with art as it gives more glove to your art.
3) Attaching Art Work
After Cutting mats
the next step is attaching your artwork. While attaching art work
keep in mind by using acid-free tape for fixing art and hold it in
place. When you frame artwork, tape the art to the back of the mat
board.
It's with you that
you want your artwork on acrylic or on glass surface select the best
suitable for your art. Acrylic is a better insulator and much lighter
than glass. It is also shatterproof. However, acrylic can cause
static electricity, so never place charcoal and pastel artwork behind
it. Cost of glass is less as compared to acrylic, but it can create a
glare.
5)
Fix glass in the frame.
The mat with your
art will be fixed beneath the glass. Fix the glass with the frame and
cleaning the inner glass with a soft liquid and make it ready for the
final stage.
6)
Seal it with backboard.
At last seal the
back with a board, the material of backboard should be acid-free so
that it will protect your art for a long period of time. There is a
paper between this board and mat with art, paper has been just a
purpose of safety.
7)
Completed
Now your art is
framed completely and you may put where you want it to be. You will
notice that the artwork having frame became more attractive than
before.
So,
at last framing is a very important for your artwork or paintings,
they give a unique look to your paintings.
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