Three important aspect to consider while selecting frames online

In today’s digital age just about anything can be framed however, many people are under the impression that framing is an arduous task and requires professional help at every step of the way. While it is true that professional help should be taken, when looking to frame a costly artwork or heirloom, but getting professionals to frame your every artwork can soon become cumbersome and costly task.

There is no dearth of availability of frames online. With inline websites, you can just about frame anything today:  photographs, fabric, papyrus, paintings in the comfort of your living room. However certain consideration should be taken when choosing frames online. Given below are 3 important aspect to consider while selecting frames online:

Molding Size

There are many mold designs and shapes available. Choosing the correct width is important. Molding size is normally chosen relative to the frame, and can differ, if frame design changes.

A too wide molding can distract attention from the artwork and too thin a molding can provide a week support to the frame and can fall under heavy load.

Frame widths are generally of three types
Thin size: Thin size mold is no more than half an inch and is best suited for frames which are not any larger than 14in x 16in.
Medium size: They are between 1” and 2” thick. These can also hold 2 or 3 v-nails for hanging purpose and can frame up-to the size of 22” x 24”
Large Sized Molding: These molding are above 3” or thicker and can hold frames larger than than 22” x 24”. So based on frame size you can order appropriate mold online.

Color Choice

Users are spoilt for color choices. Colors range from monochromes to vibrant color. While choosing color for frame, it should be kept in mind that the frame color should not dominate the artwork. Browns and black are normally safe color for a frame. But based on the Theme of the artwork and environment the right color should be chosen. The place where the frame is going to be hung directly dictates the frame color so as to compliment the other items in the room. So choose a color which compliments the artwork and surrounding and if in doubt go for monochrome color.

Mat Board

Matting not only provides aesthetic look and feel to the frame but has functional use as well.

It provides spacing between the art and glass. This is important as it prevents color peeling overtime and also helps in reducing humidity inside the frame. There is no dearth of choice in Mat boards these days. They come in various textures and colors, and you should always consult a professional while picking out these mats. As a rule of thumb, when in doubt, go for a thicker border. Choosing a thin mat is the most common mistakes made while custom picture framing. A good quality Mat above 1” should do the trick.

So by keeping these 3 tips in mind you can assure yourself that you choose the right looking frame for your picture, which complements and accentuates your artwork beauty and also at the best price.

Metal Frame Assembly Instructions

Picture frames essentially do the job of enhancing your image, bring focus to your favorite photograph, protect it and bring a professional feel to it. Custom made frames are best used to preserve family heirloom or irreplaceable artwork and provides the flexibility to choose high quality acid free materials that can preserve the artwork for decades. Custom frames can be made of Metal Frames. Benefit that metal frames enjoy over wooden frame is that they are more durable and will not warp with time. Metal frame are easy to make when compared to wood and are also less costly than wooden frames. Given below is the assembly instruction of Metal Frame who plan to do themselves:

Tools required: Screw Driver, flat, hard and clean working surface.

Step 1: Remove any dirt from the surface and place it on a Kitchen counter-tops or dining room tables, as they make for a suitable work surfaces.

Step 2: Thing to notice in Metal Frame is that artwork is loaded from the side into the molding once the three sides are assembled. Place the frame face down on the work area and select the section that will form the bottom of the frame

Step 3: Once this is done the two angled plates are attached to each side of the bottom section.

Step 4: Now angled plates are tightened by placing the plates on top of each other. Insert the plates them into the frame’s groove and tighten the screw. Smooth plate should lie below the plate that has screws.

Step 5: Now fix the sides to the bottom section by sliding each side molding into the bottom section. Now tighten the screws, this will lead to a U-shaped frame without a top section.

Step 6: Now insert the image into the frame from the top along with matting, glazing, mounting board, etc.

Step 7: Leave the frame down and secure the artwork by installing spring clips with pressure enough to fit in between the backing board and the metal frame.

Step 8: Fix the hanging clips about 1/3 from the top of the frame by tightening the small screw in each of the hanging clips

Step 9: Hanging wire should be attached with two hanging clips and two adhesive bumpers to the bottom corners to the frame. This completes the Metal Frame Assembly