Mat, Mount, and Frame it Yourself

by M. David Logan
Mat, Mount, and Frame it Yourself
Author: M. David Logan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780823030385
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Now it’s easier than ever to save time and money doing your own framing at home. This one-stop source demonstrates how easy it is to mat, mount, and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. Readers will discover, step by step, how to determine measurements and proportions . . . select colors and accents for matting . . . obtain the necessary materials and equipment . . . cut the materials to size . . . mat, mount, and frame the art (including the cold, hard truth about making your own frames) . . . and glaze, install, and hang framed art. Helpful sidebars and clear illustrations make everything easy. Plus, a final chapter offers suggestions on how to turn this inexpensive and rewarding hobby into a profitable business.

How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW)

by Editors of American Woodworker
How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW)
Author: Editors of American Woodworker
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607658917
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The experts at American Woodworker provide plans and instructions for making a variety of well designed, stylish picture frames in this handy manual. The step-by-step guidance ensures that woodworkers will succeed at constructing everything from a rustic picture frame to a craftsman-style frame with a simple set of tools. With workshop tips, plans for jigs that help make frames by the dozens, and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects or art owners wanting to frame their prized possessions themselves. Author Bio: American Woodworker is the premier magazine for woodworking. Both technical and accessible, the magazine has been in business for decades with more than 140 issues in their backlist. Randy Johnson is an editor of American Woodworker. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota.

Home Book of Picture Framing

by Kenn Oberrecht
Home Book of Picture Framing
Author: Kenn Oberrecht
Publisher:
Total Pages: 298
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811727938
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Framing a favorite picture, whether a gallery piece of a child's drawing, can be easy and inexpensive thanks to this revised and updated edition of a classic bestseller. This new and updated edition contains everything anyone might need to know about the craft of picture framing along with new sections on using power tools and framing fabric art. It also includes a complete directory of suppliers. 450 b&w photos. 20 drawings.

The Encyclopedia of Picture Framing Techniques

by Robert Cunning
The Encyclopedia of Picture Framing Techniques
Author: Robert Cunning
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806993027
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You can choose the right molding, mount, or finish to complement any object: paintings, mirrors, textiles and more. “A DIY manual for making custom frames. Traditional and contemporary techniques are presented, along with a variety of finishing techniques.”—Woodshop News.

The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork

by Vivian Carli Kistler
The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork
Author: Vivian Carli Kistler
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1589234227
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Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success—even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

My Ideal Bookshelf

by Thessaly La Force
My Ideal Bookshelf
Author: Thessaly La Force
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0316225002
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The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

Catching-101

by Xan Barksdale
Catching-101
Author: Xan Barksdale
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1463439598
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CATCHING-101: The Complete Guide for Baseball Catchers is the most comprehensive book ever written for baseball catchers. It contains tips, drills, and proper mechanics that will help every catcher or coach better understand the most difficult position on the field. This book contains information on EVERY aspect of catching that Coach Barksdale has learned through his years of experience from coaching nationally ranked NCAA teams, and playing at almost every level from Little League to professional baseball. A few of the topics covered in CATCHING-101 are: Receiving Blocking Catching Pop Flies Throwing Fielding Bunts Plays at Home Plate Drills Pitchouts Pass Balls/Wild Pitches Giving Signals And More! If you have been searching for a source with lots of high quality information about catching, this is the book for you! CATCHING-101 was written by Coach Xan Barksdale who is currently an NCAA Division I baseball coach and an ex-professional baseball player. Coach Barksdale played in the Atlanta Braves organization and has been a featured speaker at the prestigious ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) national convention.

Basic Picture Framing

by Amy Cooper
Basic Picture Framing
Author: Amy Cooper
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811731782
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This detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to get started matting, mounting, and framing works of art or personal mementos. 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.