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You’ve selected the best picture frame for your art and made sure that you’ve hung the frame in the right spot; you don’t want to be constantly nudging one corner to make sure it’s level. Instead of adjusting and readjusting your picture frames, put a stop to those slants and tilts with a few tips from the pros.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Keep a Picture Frame from Moving on a Wall\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To keep picture frames from moving on a wall, consider using wall anchors or specialized hanging hardware that can securely lock the frame in place. Another option is to apply small adhesive rubber bumpers or Velcro strips to the bottom corners of the frame, which can help stabilize it and prevent shifting due to vibrations or minor bumps.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Use a hanging kit\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Use two hooks not one\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Don't leave too much slack\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Use wall bumpers\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Right Hanging Kit\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Start off on the right picture framing foot with the right hanging kit. Sawtooth hanging kits are easy to use, but when used improperly, these hangers often lead to crooked picture frames — or even broken ones, once they’ve failed and fallen on the floor. Only use sawtooth hangers on picture frames that are light and relatively small — less than 12 inches at its longest side — to ensure that the picture frames stay straight and on the wall.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Frame Destination includes free \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/picture-frame-hanging-supplies.html\">picture frame hanging kits\u003C/a>, which include all the correct materials for wood and metal picture frames, with every complete frame order (i.e. you’ve ordered mat board, glazing or backing board for the frame). With our complete kits, you don’t have to figure out which hangers work best with which frames. For other framed art you may have, find out \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/how-to-hang-a-picture\">how to hang your picture\u003C/a> and which fixture might be the best to hang it. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Two Hooks, Not One\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When hanging picture frames, many people will use just one nail or hook to hang the wire on — but this is where the problem starts. Using only one nail or hanging hook makes it far easier for the picture frame to slide around. In order to keep picture frames from moving on the walls, use two nails or hooks to which you attach the hanging wire; if you’re using a sawtooth hanger, opt to use two instead of one to ensure that the frame is straight. Our hanging kits always come with enough hardware and hanging wire to use two nails or hooks to hang your picture frames, though if you prefer sawtooth hangers, they can be purchased separately in both \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/metal-back-loading-frame-hanging-kit.html\">metal\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/wood-frame-hanging-kit.html\">wood\u003C/a> versions.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don’t Leave Too Much Slack\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Too much wire gives your picture frame that much more opportunity to move around. The hanging wire should be just the right length for your picture frame and two hooks — too long and it will start to tilt (either to the side or forward), while too short a wire can damage the frame and its contents due to the tension. With the wire, you should create a nearly straight line across the frame but not so tight there is tension on the edges of the frame. Frame Destination will always cut the right length of hanging wire when we send you a complete frame package, though you can always adjust it yourself. For illustrations and exact steps on this process, read our blog post on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/how-to-position-and-attach-the-hanging-kit-to-your-metal-picture-frame-package\">\"How to Position and Attach a Hanging Kit to Your Metal Picture Frame.\"\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Wall Bumpers\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Included in every hanging kit are items that are perhaps the most important part of the package when looking to keep picture frames level: wall bumpers. These bumpers, which are small, clear circular rubber buttons with an adhesive back, stick to the back of the frame’s corners to protect the wall from damage. But the bumpers do more than that; they also help keep the frame steady, preventing it from sliding around.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Anything from bumping into the wall to slamming a door can cause a picture frame to slip and start tilting to one side — but it doesn’t have to, provided you’ve taken a few simple steps to ensure your picture frames stay straight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated August 15, 2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>A crooked picture frame on the wall is one of life’s greatest annoyances, especially if you’re a bit of a perfectionist. You’ve selected the best picture frame for your art and made sure that you’ve hung the frame in the right spot; you don’t want to be constantly nudging one corner to make sure it’s […]\u003C/p>\n","2018-02-22T08:01:01","2023-08-31T12:46:08",[152],{"name":140,"slug":153},"picture-frames",{"url":155,"label":156},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/FrameDestination-Blog-Keep-Frames-Straight.jpg","",{"id":158,"title":159,"uri":160,"content":161,"excerpt":162,"date":163,"modified":164,"categories":165,"image":167},"cG9zdDoyNzU4","Valentine’s Day Photo Frame Ideas","/picture-frames/what-to-frame-for-valentines-day","\n\u003Cp>Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate love than by capturing it in a beautiful photo frame! Whether it’s a sweet snapshot of you and your partner, a cherished family moment, or even your furry best friend, the right frame can turn any photo into a heartfelt keepsake. From DIY designs to custom creations, we’ve rounded up some fun and creative Valentine’s Day photo frame ideas to help you share the love. Let’s get inspired and make this year’s celebration picture-perfect!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frame Your Favorite Photo\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There’s never a better time to make use of all those great photos you take as a couple but never frame or display — we’re all guilty of it. Framing your favorite photo can be the perfect gift, but don’t opt for a flimsy off-the-shelf picture frame; instead, choose a quality picture frame and mat board that perfectly complement your photo and will last far beyond your next milestone anniversary. Using a hand crafted, and personally designed frame will not only help preserve your photographs for years, it will show that you care about the small details and your memories together.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give a Framed or Canvas Print of Your Pet\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Those sweet or funny photos of your four-legged or feathered loved ones make great gifts. Besides, they are members of the family too — loved and cared for just like our own children, so why not surprise your special someone with a framed photo of your beloved pet? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/wood-frame-profile-500.html\">Profile 500\u003C/a>, with its many options for natural hues, is a stylish way to feature Fido or spotlight Simba. Match the hue of the frame to one of the colors in the animal’s fur or feathers for a masterfully designed presentation, or top that with a large canvas print; alternatively, commission a portrait based off a favorite photo of your pet. Once you receive your canvas, you can display it beautifully inside a stunning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/canvas-floater-frames.html\">canvas floater frame\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map Your Love\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Maps/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Maps.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_405,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1702325192/blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Maps/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Maps.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"framed map\" class=\"wp-post-2758 wp-image-7979\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1702325192\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Did you meet in a city other than the one you live together in now? Frame a historical map of the city in which you first met or one of your favorite vacation spots you both love to escape to now. Just about any destination you've created special memories in can be a source of joy. Finding prints of locales in different art styles make it easy to tailor them to your own decor. Give your bedroom or office a little addition to remind them each day how meaningful those moments you share are. And maybe even inspire another romantic getaway or trip down memory lane. Yes, please!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frame a Favorite Collectible\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Records-1/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Records-1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_405,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1702325198/blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Records-1/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-Records-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Collectible frames\" class=\"wp-post-2758 wp-image-7977\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1702325198\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Really surprise them with a WOW gift. Send a super thoughtful message by showing them you care about those special keepsakes or collections they care about. Perhaps frame a vinyl record from a band they enjoy or that commemorates your first concert together. Do they have a special artist they love or collection of prints, book cover art, or other items in a series?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-ComicBook/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-ComicBook.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_405,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1702325189/blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-ComicBook/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_ArtType-ComicBook.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"comic book frame\" class=\"wp-post-2758 wp-image-7980\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1702325189\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Whether it's a jersey, comic book or anything new to add to their collection, framing it will both help protect it and help showcase it in a unique way they are sure to appreciate and be touched by. We've made it easy to shop by art type in our 'Shop By' categories such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/art-type/vinyl-record.html\">Vinyl Record Frames\u003C/a> or Comic Book Frames so that you are sure to view frames with a deep rabbet or depth to accommodate most collectible items. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frame a Love Letter\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Love letters are a lost art, but few forms of communication are more romantic. For those that exchange them, especially those who have been in a long-distance relationship at one point in time, they can be a cherished and sentimental gift. If you have a collection of love letters (or if you don’t — there’s no better time to write one), pick your favorite and frame it.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Score even more creative points by using a love letter as the mat board, surrounding your favorite photograph. Purchase a complete frame package with a mat board cut to your specifications. Lay the letter or letters over the mat board and cut out the mat board opening in the center of the letter. Use a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/adhesives-glue.html\">spray or liquid adhesive\u003C/a> to attach the letter to the mat board, and then assemble the frame. If you’d rather not damage your letter, make a high-quality photocopy, rewrite the letter or simply write directly on the mat board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a String Collage\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"alignright\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Valentines-Day-string-frame-v2/Valentines-Day-string-frame-v2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_629,h_758,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661876718/blog/Valentines-Day-string-frame-v2/Valentines-Day-string-frame-v2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"collage frame\" class=\"wp-post-2758 wp-image-2776\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661876718\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>One frame can display multiple photographs and can be a reusable and romantic home décor item. Purchase an empty frame, string, small clips and wooden or cardstock letters of your initials. Attach three lengths of string horizontally across the frame; on the uppermost string, clip your initials as well as an ampersand or plus sign. On the lower two strings, attach a few of your favorite snapshots. With this frame, you can swap out snapshots over time — it’s a personalized gift that can evolve with your relationship.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Puzzled\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_Type-Puzzle-1/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_Type-Puzzle-1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_405,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1702325195/blog/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_Type-Puzzle-1/FD-WebAssets_CatHero_Type-Puzzle-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"puzzle frame\" class=\"wp-post-2758 wp-image-7978\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1702325195\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Give the gift of a good time plus a cherished keepsake with a personalized puzzle. Choose a favorite photo to have made into a jigsaw puzzle — there are tons of online shops that specialize in puzzle making — and spend some quality time putting all the pieces together. Once you’ve completed the puzzle, you can permanently glue it together, mount it to a board, and frame it to enjoy for years to come. The bright and modern colors of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/nielsen-profile-117v.html\">Nielsen Profile 117V\u003C/a> are a perfect complement to vivid photo puzzle hues and other decorative framing projects or shop all \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/frame-type/puzzle.html\">Puzzle Frames\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","\u003Cp>Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate love than by capturing it in a beautiful photo frame! Whether it’s a sweet snapshot of you and your partner, a cherished family moment, or even your furry best friend, the right frame can turn any photo into a heartfelt keepsake. […]\u003C/p>\n","2018-01-25T09:00:06","2025-01-21T12:16:36",[166],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":168,"label":156},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FrameDestination-Blog-Valentines-Day-Gifts2.jpg",{"id":170,"title":171,"uri":172,"content":173,"excerpt":174,"date":175,"modified":176,"categories":177,"image":179},"cG9zdDoyNjc1","How to Frame a Diploma","/picture-frames/how-to-frame-diplomas","\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FrameDestination-Blog-Framing-Diplomas/FrameDestination-Blog-Framing-Diplomas.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_536,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443699/blog/FrameDestination-Blog-Framing-Diplomas/FrameDestination-Blog-Framing-Diplomas.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"How to Frame a Diploma\" class=\"wp-post-2675 wp-image-2676\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443699\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cp>After years of hard work and perhaps a few tears, you’ve finally received that simple piece of paper that makes it all worthwhile: your diploma. Instead of keeping it tucked away in a drawer, though, put it on display the right way with a high quality \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames/frame-type/diploma.html\">college diploma frame\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing a Diploma in 6 Steps\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When framing diplomas, we recommend you choose an acid-free mat and UV-protective glass to prevent fading. Secure the diploma with archival mounting tape, place it in a frame that complements its size and style, and seal the back to protect it from dust and moisture.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ready Your Diploma for the Frame\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Most diplomas are delivered flat, but it is possible that your diploma will be mailed rolled up — or the postal office may inadvertently bend it. Older diplomas in storage may have lived for years in a tube, making it almost impossible for them to lie flat. While a diploma may flatten over time in a picture frame, it is far easier to frame a diploma if it is not constantly curling up at the edges.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To flatten a diploma, place it face-down on a clean, hard surface such as a table or a piece of acrylic, and place a leather \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/leather-print-and-paper-weight.html\">print weight\u003C/a> on each corner; you can use blotting paper in between to further protect the document. Leave the diploma undisturbed for at least a day, after which it should no longer curl. If it still curls at the edges, leave it under the weights longer, or place a heavier object on top of it. For wrinkled or creased paper-based diplomas, you can (carefully) use a little bit of heat with a standard clothes iron. Sandwich the diploma between two sheets of blotting paper and iron it on low to remove the creases.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Note that while you can use heat on regular wood pulp-based paper diplomas, you should never use heat to flatten a parchment diploma. Parchment is a traditional material made from sheepskin or other animal hide on which older diplomas are printed, and it can be irreparably damaged by heat. For traditional parchment diplomas, it is best to bring it to a professional conservator to ensure you do not damage the diploma.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clean Your Certificate Diploma\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Those who have dug their diplomas out of storage and noticed a buildup of dust and fingerprints should clean the document before placing it in a frame — otherwise, you run the risk of further damage. Use a special document cleaner and cleaning pads on paper-based diplomas, which absorb grime without damaging the paper. Traditional parchment diplomas should be cleaned by a professional.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Find the Right Diploma Frame\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>An off-the-shelf picture frame at a department store may fit a diploma, but the materials contained within — the mount board and mat board — are often not archival. Because diplomas are one of a kind, it’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-to-choose-a-diploma-frame\">preferable to choose frames\u003C/a> that use materials that will not damage the diploma in the long run.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Framer’s Tip\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>: Before framing your diploma, make a high-resolution digital copy — while it’s not common to send your diploma to job prospects, it will be more difficult to do so once the frame is assembled.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Choose the Right Size Diploma Frame\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Diplomas generally come in similar sizes, though they may be oriented differently: portrait, where the height is greater than the width, or landscape, in which the width is greater than the height. Ready-made picture frames are the quickest way to frame a diploma as they include all the necessities and are available in the most \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/what-size-diploma-frame-do-i-need\">standard diploma sizes\u003C/a>, but you are restricted in terms of mat board and frame style — generally white mat board and a black metal frame. To truly highlight your diploma, there are a few ways to customize your frame beyond choosing a wood frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Pick Your Mat Board\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some ready-made picture frames do not come with mat board; others include only a white archival mat board. While this provides a clean, professional look, you can also match the mat board to your school’s colors to personalize it just a bit more. Some archival mat board, such as the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/mat/bainbridge-4ply-alphamat.html\">Bainbridge 4-ply Alphamat\u003C/a>, is available in dozens of colors, including blue, green and red.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Make it a double mat\u003C/strong>?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Most schools have more than one color — if you want to highlight both of them, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/mat-board/designing-custom-mat-boards\">design a custom mat board\u003C/a> with a double mat in the frame. This allows you to use more color in an understated yet eye-catching way, which can be especially useful if your diploma contains little to no color.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Add a Little Something Extra\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If your school’s colors are not available in a suitable archival mat board, there is still an opportunity to bring a pop of color to the frame. Lay a ribbon in your school’s colors diagonally across a corner of the diploma to give a subtle nod to your school. Alternatively, if you’ve kept your graduation tassel, you can include this within the framing package as well, but note that it may require a little extra space within the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Though you can order a duplicate from your high school or university, a copy of your diploma will never be the original — so it’s important to frame it with care and make sure you’re proud to have it on display for years to come.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n","\u003Cp>After years of hard work and perhaps a few tears, you’ve finally received that simple piece of paper that makes it all worthwhile: your diploma. Instead of keeping it tucked away in a drawer, though, put it on display the right way with a high quality college diploma frame. Framing a Diploma in 6 Steps […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-09-22T13:13:41","2025-03-24T13:04:32",[178],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":180,"label":171},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FrameDestination-Blog-Framing-Diplomas.jpg",{"id":182,"title":183,"uri":184,"content":185,"excerpt":186,"date":187,"modified":188,"categories":189,"image":191},"cG9zdDoyNTkz","How to Measure the Outside Dimension of a Picture Frame","/picture-frames/how-to-calculate-the-outside-dimension-of-a-picture-frame","\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FrameDestination-Blog-OutsideDimension-001/FrameDestination-Blog-OutsideDimension-001.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_536,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446554/blog/FrameDestination-Blog-OutsideDimension-001/FrameDestination-Blog-OutsideDimension-001.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"How to Measure the Outside Dimension of a Picture Frame\" class=\"wp-post-2593 wp-image-2600\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446554\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Art and \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">math\u003C/span> may seem like odd bedfellows\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">. H\u003C/span>owever, understanding how to properly measure and choose the right size frame for your art marries the two. Regardless of whether you choose the frame profile based on one's own artistic style,  the event, or the venue, it is important to make sure the size of the frame complements the art. This separates the art-show-ready professionals and seasoned decorators with a keen eye for detail from the amateurs.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">you're\u003C/span> submitting art to a gallery or setting up a booth for an art show, one of the most important measurements you should be concerned with is the outside dimensions of your framing package. This is also crucial for Interior Decorators which often need the framed piece of art to accompany a piece of furniture or fit within a space such as a fireplace or niche. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Outside Dimensions of a Picture Frame?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">It’s\u003C/span> the exterior dimension of the frame moulding, measured from edge to edge of the picture frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Outside-Frame-Dimension-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"outside picture frame dimension\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is often confused with the \u003Cstrong>picture frame size\u003C/strong>, which typically refers to the outside dimension of what is INSIDE the picture frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The reason the outside \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/picture-frame-dimensions-explained\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">dimensions of a picture frame\u003C/span>\u003C/a> \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">are\u003C/span> so important is because galleries and art fair booths have a limited amount of wall space available to exhibit art. Knowing the outside dimensions of each piece of framed artwork makes the process of setting up an art exhibit or display booth much easier.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let's Calculate the Outside Dimensions of a Complete Picture Frame\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A complete picture frame is a framing package containing a mounted piece of art within a \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">picture frame\u003C/span>. It may or may not have a mat board and glazing \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">(the glass or acrylic portion of the frame package).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>two main measurements\u003C/strong> needed to calculate the outside dimensions of a picture frame package are:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Outside dimension of the components (what you are framing\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">, i.e. art plus mat\u003C/span>)\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Width of the picture frame moulding\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example\u003C/strong>:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The outside dimension of what you are framing measures 11 inches wide by 14 inches high.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Your picture frame moulding is one inch wide.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now comes a little bit of algebra (stay with me!) with its golden rule: \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">W\u003C/span>hatever you do to one side, you must do to the other. Because you are dealing with a top/bottom and left/right sides, you double whatever you add.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">The equations \u003C/span>for our 11x14-inch artwork example\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> are as follows:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>11\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1\" + 1\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>13\" wide\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>14\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1\" + 1\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>16\" high\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork height\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The general outside dimension of this picture frame is 13 inches wide x 16 inches high.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you need more extreme precision \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">—\u003C/span> down to the one-eighth inch \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">—\u003C/span> you will need to know how much larger the framer cuts the picture frame moulding so that the components fit properly inside. At Frame Destination, we cut each stick of moulding 1/16-inch larger, so you’d need to add 1/8-inch to each side.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using the above example:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>13\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1/16\" + 1/16\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>13 1/8\" wide\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>16\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1/16\" + 1/16\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>16 1/8\" high\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork height\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The more precise outside dimensions of this picture frame are 13 1/8 inches wide x 16 1/8 inches high.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>SPECIAL NOTE: Frame pieces are joined at the corners in a 45 degree mitre cut; therefore the outside length of the fame is always larger than the inside length of the frame. If an artwork is 14 inches wide (inside width of frame), the outside width of the frame is 1.5 inches longer on each end to accommodate the joining of the frame pieces at 45 degrees.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now Let's Calculate the Outside Dimensions of Canvas Floater Frames\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">canvas in a floater frame\u003C/span> is a type of framing package where a gallery-wrapped canvas is displayed within a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/canvas-floater-frames.html\">floater frame\u003C/a>. The floater frame is cut larger than the canvas, creating the illusion that the canvas is “floating” within the frame. This type of frame allows the entire front surface of the canvas to be visible and adds prestige to the display.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>three main measurements\u003C/strong> needed to calculate the outside dimension of a canvas floater frame package are:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Outside dimension of the canvas\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Float space (space between the canvas and the inside edge of the frame)\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Width of the picture frame moulding\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example\u003C/strong>:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The outside dimension of the canvas measures 18 inches wide x 24 inches high.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>The float space is \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">½ \u003C/span>inch.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>The picture frame moulding is 1 ½ inches wide.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Remember the golden rule—do unto one side what you do to the other—and double what you add!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The equations are as follows:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>18\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(½\" + ½\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1 ½\" + 1 ½\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>22\" wide\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Float Space\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>24\"\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(½\" + ½\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>+\u003C/th>\u003Cth>(1 ½\" + 1 ½\")\u003C/th>\u003Cth>=\u003C/th>\u003Cth>28\" high\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Artwork height\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Float Space\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd>Frame moulding width\u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003Ctd> \u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The outside dimension of this picture frame is 22 inches wide x 28 inches high.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This wraps up today’s mini-lesson on calculating the outside dimension of framed artwork. For your convenience, all of Frame Destination’s picture frame moulding dimensions are available. \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Remember that\u003C/span> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">custom frames\u003C/span>\u003C/a> can also be created. Please feel free to contact us with questions at any time!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated February 15, 2024\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/joely-rogers-author.html\">Joely Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/FD_Web-Joely_Painting.jpg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Joely Rogers\"> Joely C. Rogers is an artist/illustrator and writer living in the mountains of western North Carolina. She has professional training in both natural science illustration and the culinary arts, as well as graduate academic training in education, sociolinguistics, and folklore/storytelling. She is a Blue Ridge Naturalist candidate with the North Carolina Arboretum and a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n","\u003Cp>Art and math may seem like odd bedfellows. However, understanding how to properly measure and choose the right size frame for your art marries the two. Regardless of whether you choose the frame profile based on one’s own artistic style, the event, or the venue, it is important to make sure the size of the […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-06-02T12:58:44","2025-04-02T10:06:34",[190],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":192,"label":183},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FrameDestination-Blog-OutsideDimension-001.jpg",{"id":194,"title":195,"uri":196,"content":197,"excerpt":198,"date":199,"modified":200,"categories":201,"image":203},"cG9zdDoyNTg0","5 Mistakes When Ordering Custom Picture Frames","/picture-frames/5-mistakes-when-ordering-custom-picture-frames","\n\u003Cp>Has buying anything online ever been more convenient? We think not, and that applies to picture frames and supplies as well. Instead of lugging your painting or print to a custom frame shop—which might not be an option for you—with online frame shops you can simply view, click and order. Even though it’s easier, there are some common mistakes almost everyone makes when ordering a custom frame online, especially if it’s their first time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choosing high-grade materials when you don’t need them.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A frame package comprises not just the frame but the mat board, mount board and glazing, all of which are available in varying degrees of conservation quality. It’s natural to want the best of the best, but sometimes the best materials for your frame package are not necessarily the most expensive.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For example, there are three \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/matboard-selection.html\">different types of mat board\u003C/a> in terms of material: cotton rag, alpha cellulose and paper. Cotton rag is considered to be fit for long-term preservation in museums, and it is also the most expensive.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Alpha cellulose is cheaper than cotton rag, making it a great middle ground for those who want to keep the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-much-does-it-cost-to-custom-frame-a-picture\">cost to custom frame a picture\u003C/a> down but still protect artwork. Our Crescent Select 4-Ply mats (as well as the new Metallic colors) are made of acid- and lignin-free alpha cellulose. These products meet museum standards for preservation, but many other alpha cellulose mat boards do not.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Paper mat board, being the most economical, is sometimes overlooked due to its status as being suitable for “temporary framing”—but temporary may be all that you need. If you’re planning on framing photographs or prints that can be easily reproduced, paper mat board is a great choice. It’s affordable, attractive and still high quality. It can, of course, cause damage to photographs and other artwork due to its acidity, but this process takes time. For easily reproducible work, the potential for long-term fading may not matter.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The same goes for mount board, which is also available in various levels of conservation quality, as well as the glazing. Clear UV filter acrylic is important for a museum, but standard glass may be fine for a simple framed photo in a dark corner of the living room.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Relying on a computer monitor to find the right color.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mat boards are traditionally neutral colors, such as white or cream, but they are now offered in pastel pinks and yellows, deep reds and blues, organic greens and more to help add extra visual appeal to a framed piece. Some new metal picture frames go beyond the standard silver or black, such as the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/nielsen-profile-117v.html\">Nielsen Profile 117V\u003C/a>, which is offered in metallic red, blue, green, purple and turquoise. (For a nice roundup of our brand-new metal and wooden frames that pay homage to the latest color trends, check out our blog post on 2022 Color Trends.)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The true color of the mat board or a colorful picture frame can be difficult to see on computer monitors since the displayed colors can vary wildly depending on the type and age of the monitor or its calibration level. When you're attempting to complement colors in a photograph or piece of artwork, it’s important to find the right match. To avoid throwing away money on the wrong color mat board or a frame that doesn’t suit, first order a mat board sample pack or frame moulding samples.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Doing it yourself without the proper equipment.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When ordering a full frame package from an online shop, there’s not much assembly needed: adhere the artwork to the mat board if necessary, slide it in the frame, attach the hanging kit and hang your frame. Some customers, however, want to take a more hands-on approach to their frames.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Frame Destination offers uncut, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/full-sheet-mat-boards.html\">full sheet mat board\u003C/a> and custom mat for frames for those who want to create their own look. At-home framers can use manual mat cutters, rulers and patience to cut their own mat boards. But without the proper cutting tools or experience, you may not get the results you desire. Online custom frame shops such as Frame Destination use computerized cutting machines that precisely and cleanly cut single mat board windows without wasting any material.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fiddling too much with custom sizes.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Online frame shops can offer the ability to tweak the size of the frame, mat board, mount board and points to create a unique frame package. You can really create something special, quickly and easily, when you use \u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=Y3V14rmSE5U&feature=emb_logo\">advanced options\u003C/a> like blank mats, archival backing or extra glass or acrylic.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, sometimes the standard sizes will work best—they are standard for a reason! Unless you’re absolutely sure that the sizes you choose are the sizes you want, stick with the standard sizes, or ask the frame shop for advice.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re going with custom sizes and use a mat board, make sure you understand the difference between the artwork size and the mat window. Normally you want the mat window—the opening cut in the mat—to be smaller than the artwork in order to cover the edges and help keep the artwork flat against the backing board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Frame Destination makes it easy to find the perfect standard frame. Yes, we offer thousands of options, but with a few simple clicks you can narrow your search to the just-right frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Going rogue (i.e., not asking for advice).\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just because it is an online shop doesn’t mean there is no one to answer your questions. If you’re not sure whether you should \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/wood-frames-vs-metal-frames\">choose a metal or wood frame\u003C/a>, or you’re struggling to create the perfect double mat, you can contact the online shop to get in touch with real, live framing professionals. In addition to providing information about specific framing components, they can help you find the right look regarding the mat board color or frame style.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Online frame shops are becoming the go-to resource for custom frames. Avoid the most common mistakes when ordering custom picture frames to ensure you receive the right frame the first time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated July, 202\u003C/strong>2\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Has buying anything online ever been more convenient? We think not, and that applies to picture frames and supplies as well. Instead of lugging your painting or print to a custom frame shop—which might not be an option for you—with online frame shops you can simply view, click and order. Even though it’s easier, there […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-05-18T10:06:58","2024-04-16T11:10:03",[202],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":204,"label":156},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FrameDestination-Blog-5Mistakes.jpg",{"id":206,"title":207,"uri":208,"content":209,"excerpt":210,"date":211,"modified":212,"categories":213,"image":215},"cG9zdDoyNTc2","How to Find (Good) Ready-Made Picture Frames","/picture-frames/how-to-find-good-ready-made-picture-frames","\n\u003Cp>Not everyone needs a custom frame, especially when your photo or artwork is a standard size. Ready-made picture frames are plentiful—you can find cheap ready-made picture frames at craft shops and local big-box stores—but, unfortunately, they are generally not the best choice for picture framing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Problem With Cheap Picture Frames\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Off-the-shelf picture frames are convenient, of course, as you can just pop in a photo, slide it shut and put it on display. However, these picture frames are often anything but high quality. Ready-made picture frames from the big-box shops often feature a “mount board” that is simply corrugated cardboard, which is highly acidic—and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/acid-arts-natural-enemy\">acid is art’s natural enemy\u003C/a>. Over time, depending on other factors such as sunlight and humidity, the photograph will discolor and deteriorate.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In addition, the glazing is often poorly cut glass or plastic, and you often don’t have the choice of selecting the type: UV-filter, anti-reflective, glass or acrylic. The frame itself may also be made of inferior metal or wood, the latter of which may be improperly joined.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The materials aren’t the only problem with ready-made picture frames from non-specialty stores. There is often no mat board included, which is common with ready-made frames; however, the frames were not made to accommodate spacers, and the photograph or artwork sits flush against the glazing. The result of this is that the picture will eventually adhere to the glazing, causing irreversible damage.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When looking at off-the-shelf frames, you can tell whether it is high quality by the inclusion of mat board and framing mount board, as well as any labels that state the glazing has UV-protective or anti-reflective properties. Examine the frame for any dings or dents, and make sure that the corners of wood frames are securely joined.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding High-Quality Ready-Made Picture Frames\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While there may be the odd high-quality ready-made picture frame at the drug store, you’ll most likely find them at specialty shops—though the number of \u003Ca href=\"https://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/economic-indicator-how-about-picture-framing/\">brick and mortar custom frame shops\u003C/a> has dwindled, falling from 28,000 at its peak to 8,000 in 2012.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But even though they can be few and far between, custom frame shapes are still a great source of ready-made picture frames. Custom frame shops can offer ready-made picture frame packages that include the frame, mount board, glazing and sometimes hanging hardware; archival packages will include mat board. Buying straight from a brick and mortar shop can be pricey, however, as retail shops have a high overhead; they price these frames, even though they are not custom-made, to factor this in.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>An alternative to the expensive but high quality custom frame shop is an online store that specializes in framing. Online custom frame shops have the ability to offer a wide variety of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/picture-frames.html\">ready-made picture frames\u003C/a>, including archival ready-made frames that feature UV-filter glass and acid-free mat board and backing board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Online shops can also more easily offer bulk discounts, which is useful for professional photographers and artists who wish to present their work in the quality frames they deserve. Ready-made frames are readily available—you just have to know what to look for and where to look.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Not everyone needs a custom frame, especially when your photo or artwork is a standard size. Ready-made picture frames are plentiful—you can find cheap ready-made picture frames at craft shops and local big-box stores—but, unfortunately, they are generally not the best choice for picture framing. The Problem With Cheap Picture Frames Off-the-shelf picture frames are […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-05-03T07:25:03","2024-10-02T16:41:51",[214],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":216,"label":156},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FDI-Blog-Ready-Made-Frames.jpg",{"id":218,"title":219,"uri":220,"content":221,"excerpt":222,"date":223,"modified":224,"categories":225,"image":227},"cG9zdDoyNTcx","Picture Framing Throughout the Ages","/picture-frames/picture-framing-throughout-the-ages","\u003Cp>Over the years, picture frames have evolved in design just like the art they contain. The earliest picture frames—dating back to AD 50–70 —were simple, unadorned wood frames that served only as a functional way to display artwork. Hundreds of years later, the frames became pieces of art themselves.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The level of detail and decoration in picture frames has fluctuated, becoming more or less ornate depending on the time period’s architecture and art movements. Some styles of picture frames reverted back to their former status as purely functional objects rather than decorative. These days, picture frames can be both.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Frames of Medieval Europe\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>When customers think of antique frames, the intricately decorated and gilded frames of Europe most often come to mind. Wood such as pine, poplar or oak was the material of choice, with more elaborate frames using more expensive wood such as walnut or ebony.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In the 12th and 13th century, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/a-brief-history-of-picture-frames\">first carved wooden frames\u003C/a> introduced decorative elements, modeled after the architecture of the time, to the once-plain frames. \u003Ca href=\"http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/fram/hd_fram.htm\">Tabernacle frames\u003C/a>—architecturally-inspired frames that housed religious icons—were styled according to Gothic architecture, whose pointed arches and elaborate accents dominated frames until the Renaissance. More classical forms of architecture, characterized by simpler designs, columns and crown elements, took over by the 16th century.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Early American Picture Frames\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The early history of picture frames is largely centered on Europe, but American picture frames have their own. \u003Ca href=\"http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-picture-frames-20206471/\">American Empire style frames\u003C/a>—the earliest known American-made picture frames—were simple and functional, but later incorporated carved details like their European counterparts. Unlike European frames, these carved details highlighted American agricultural goods such as tobacco, corn and wheat.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Though the specific motifs changed, hand-carved wooden picture frames flourished for hundreds of years, continuing well into the 19th century when imitations of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/461587\">Louis XIV-style frames\u003C/a> were in vogue. By the late 19th century, however, framing took a turn as Impressionism emerged.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>A Shift in Style: Simplicity in Framing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The founding Impressionist artists rejected the ornate frames just as they rejected the realism celebrated by society at the time. Impressionists’ preferred frames, according to \u003Ca href=\"https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015007574273;view=1up;seq=28\">The Art and History of Frames\u003C/a> by famed frame maker and historian Henry Heydenryk, were simple and white—a large departure from the gilded frames that had dominated the past hundreds of years. It was around this time that Edgar Degas, a founder of Impressionism who had taken to speckling mats with color, said to fellow artist Moise Kisling, “The frame is the reward of the artist.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Post-Impressionist artists such as Georges Seurat reintroduced colors other than white; his piece \u003Ca href=\"https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79333\">“Evening, Honfleur”\u003C/a> features a wooden picture frame painted in the same style as the artwork itself.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>A Shift in Picture Frame Materials\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Wood was the material of choice for years until metal became more accessible, which happened to coincide with the popularization of photography. French architect Hector Guimard, one of the best-known Art Nouveau craftsmen, began creating small metal picture frames in the early 1900s, some of which are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as works of art themselves.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>It was only in the 1950s that metal truly usurped wood as the leading framing material. The Museum of Modern Art commissioned artist and framer \u003Ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/15/arts/design/15kulicke.html\">Robert Kulicke\u003C/a> to develop a frame that could be used in traveling exhibitions; the result was the now-famous welded aluminum frame. Just a few years later, Kulicke came out with a frame made of Lucite, or acrylic, for the museum’s photography collection.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The invention of the metal section frame, which can be assembled and dissembled easily and quickly, is often attributed solely to Kulicke, but it was originally patented by Donald P. Herbert. Herbert worked for Kulicke Frames Inc., and soon after he came to Kulicke with the concept, the company began manufacturing the frames—and they were a hit.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Through a series of patent and company sales, the sectional metal picture frames popularized by Kulicke Frames Inc. are now manufactured by respected framing company Nielsen Bainbridge.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Though metal picture frames have become the go-to for their ease of use, affordability and light weight, wood picture frames are still prized for their tradition and long, storied history.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Over the years, picture frames have evolved in design just like the art they contain. The earliest picture frames—dating back to AD 50–70 —were simple, unadorned wood frames that served only as a functional way to display artwork. Hundreds of years later, the frames became pieces of art themselves. The level of detail and decoration […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-04-27T07:48:06","2018-08-15T05:19:03",[226],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":228,"label":156},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FrameDestination-Blog-FramesThroughoutAges.jpg",{"id":230,"title":231,"uri":232,"content":233,"excerpt":234,"date":235,"modified":236,"categories":237,"image":239},"cG9zdDoyNTE1","Pairing Canvas Floater Frames With Stretcher Bars and Pre-stretched Canvases","/picture-frames/pair-floater-frames-stretcher-bars-pre-stretched-canvases","\n\u003Cp>Canvas floater frames, which create the illusion of the canvas “floating\" within the frame, are an elegant way to enhance your gallery wrapped artwork. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/canvas-floater-frames.html\">Canvas float frames\u003C/a> are a great way to showcase large, striking pieces of artwork—there is no frame to detract from the work itself.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In addition to a selection of wood and metal canvas floater frames, Frame Destination sells several different types of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/stretcher-bar-frames.html\">stretcher bar frames\u003C/a> to create your own unique wrapped canvases. Many of our customers—themselves artists or photographers—stretch their own canvases. One of questions they frequently ask Frame Destination is, “Which floater frame goes with this stretcher frame?\"\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To help answer that question, we have created an easy-to-use table that demonstrates which floater frames to use with which stretcher bar frames—and it’s less confusing than you might think!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For customers that have their own store-bought canvases and would like to pair them with one of our floater frames, there is a separate column that indicates the various thicknesses of commercial pre-stretched standard canvases; you can use this to determine which Frame Destination floater frame they pair best with.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Frame Destination Canvas Floater Frame\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Frame Destination Stretcher Bar Frames\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Commercial Pre-stretched Standard Canvas\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F120\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S260, S320\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>1 1/2\", 1 3/4\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F140\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S150, S280\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>2\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F306\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S110, S120, S130\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>3/4\", 7/8\", 1\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F340\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S140, S320, S260\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>1\", 1 1/2\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F357\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S110, S120, S130\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>5/8\", 1/2\", 3/4\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>F361\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S260, S320\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>1 1/2\", 1 3/4\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>M013\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S110, S120, S130\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>5/8\", 1/2\", 3/4\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>M014\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>S140, S260, S320\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>1\", 1 1/2\"\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After you have found your matching canvas floater frame, the question often turns into something else: “Should I choose a metal or wood canvas floater frame?\" That question can’t be answered with a simple table, unfortunately, but it can be answered by your own aesthetic.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Because canvas floater frames are not readily apparent when hung, the difference is minimal—but there is a difference. Metal always lends a more modern feel perfect for more abstract paintings, while wood imparts a traditional vibe. Regardless of choice, whichever you choose, our handy canvas floater frame size table guarantees the perfect fit.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Canvas floater frames, which create the illusion of the canvas “floating” within the frame, are an elegant way to enhance your gallery wrapped artwork. Canvas float frames are a great way to showcase large, striking pieces of artwork—there is no frame to detract from the work itself. In addition to a selection of wood and […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-03-24T14:23:36","2023-02-08T16:02:05",[238],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":240,"label":241},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Canvas-Floater-Frames-Stretcher-Bars.jpg","Pair Canvas Floater Frames with Stretcher Bars",{"id":243,"title":244,"uri":245,"content":246,"excerpt":247,"date":248,"modified":249,"categories":250,"image":252},"cG9zdDoyNDY2","How to Order a Custom Picture Frame","/picture-frames/how-to-order-a-custom-picture-frame","\n\u003Cp>A store-bought photo frame is a quick solution, but the only option you get to choose is the frame itself. Everything else in the package, such as the mat board and glazing, is selected for you, and they may not be exactly what you want. Ordering custom frames online from \u003Ca href=\"/ctg/custom-frames.html\">our selection\u003C/a>, however, allows you to customize every part of the frame — and it’s just as easy as walking into a store.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the frame\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The first step of the ordering process is simple: selecting the frame itself. There are numerous wood and metal frame options available, many in a variety of colors, and there are multiple views of the frames to provide as much detail as possible.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve selected the frame, you can choose to only order the frame itself or complete the package with mat board, backing board, and glazing, though you can always leave out individual items.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select the number of mats\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You next select the number of mat boards in the frame; single, double and triple mat options are available. You can also choose to exclude mat board from the package.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Customize the size\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many people struggle with the size of the frame, especially if there is mat board involved. In this step, the frame and the mat board are calculated automatically to ensure a perfect fit, though everything is still customizable. You can choose from dozens of popular preset sizes, which show both the size of the artwork and the size of the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> Sizing has the most influence on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-much-does-it-cost-to-custom-frame-a-picture\">how much it costs to custom frame a picture\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’d like create your own size, simply choose the size that is closest to the one you’d like and click the checkbox in front of “Customize this preset frame size”. You can then enter the size of the artwork and determine how much of image you would like to be covered by the mat board. Negative values leave a border around the artwork, which is useful when float mounting.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can also further customize the mat board, selecting the width of the sides as well as the top and bottom. You can also make the bottom border larger, called bottom weighting; this will increase the size of the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Decide on your mat board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve selected the sizes, you can choose the actual materials of the package. The type of matboard depends upon aesthetics and concern for preservation. Paper mat board is best for temporary framing and comes in a wider range of colors, while cotton rag or alpha cellulose are suitable for long-term framing but are often limited to neutral colors such as cream, white and black. Some mat board is not available for frames larger than 32 x 40. Those that are offered for oversize frames are marked (OS).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select the glazing\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/glazing/choosing-the-right-framing-glass-for-clarity-and-protection\">choice of glazing\u003C/a> is not limited to just plain glass or acrylic. The glass options include standard glass, but also premium-quality Artglass for antireflective or UV protection. Acrylic is also available in antireflective, UV-protective and non-glare options. We can only ship glass up to 24 x 28, so larger frames must use acrylic.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Pick the backing\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Backing board, to which the artwork is mounted, is available in a number of options, such as museum-quality or self-adhesive. Some backing options are not available larger than 32 x 40 or 24 x 36.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Select the points\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a wood frame, the points are what keeps everything in place. When you order a custom wood frame from Frame Destination, we will place the points at the proper depth if you select “Fit Contents Ordered). If you are adding other components to a frame package, you must calculate and select the correct point depth yourself.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Order the frame\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>At the bottom of the Configure Frame page, you can view the unit price as well as a list of the quantity discounts. Once it’s in the cart — and before you proceed to checkout — you can still edit the frame package. Simply click “Edit Product” from the shopping cart.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ordering the same frame or a very similar frame is easy, as the link at the top of the Configure Frame page after editing the product can be bookmarked — making future orders even easier. For an in-depth ordering guide, check out the video:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n","\u003Cp>A store-bought photo frame is a quick solution, but the only option you get to choose is the frame itself. Everything else in the package, such as the mat board and glazing, is selected for you, and they may not be exactly what you want. Ordering custom frames online from our selection, however, allows you […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-01-11T12:50:40","2025-03-21T11:09:51",[251],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":253,"label":254},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FrameDestination-Blog-CustomPictureFrame.jpg","how to order a custom picture frame",{"id":256,"title":257,"uri":258,"content":259,"excerpt":260,"date":261,"modified":262,"categories":263,"image":265},"cG9zdDoyMzk3","When a Custom Picture Frame Is Better than Store-Bought","/picture-frames/when-a-custom-picture-frame-is-better-than-store-bought","\n\u003Cp>Going to the nearest big box store or department store when you need a picture frame is the natural inclination of many people. But the selections and styles at these stores are limited and you’re likely to see the same frames in your friends and family’s homes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Custom picture frames give you the chance to personalize your picture frame and truly match it to the photo you’re framing and to your home’s unique décor and aesthetic. Here are a few particular instances when \u003Ca href=\"/ctg/custom-frames.html\">hight quality picture frames\u003C/a> are a better option than a generic store-bought frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unusual Photo Sizes\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With the increasing popularity of hobby photography, more and more people want to hang custom art in their home. Whether you’re taking the photos yourself or buying the art from a vendor at your local farmer’s market, these one-of-kind prints bring amazing character to your home.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This rising trend has introduced a tangent trend: photos of unusual sizes. While your typical 4x6 and 8x10 photos are still popular, more and more custom photography is being produced in unusual sizes and dimensions. Smaller photos, large format, panoramic, all these styles are hard to frame if you’re shopping for frames at a department store. However, ordering a custom picture frame means these atypical dimensions aren’t a problem and your choices of frame style and look aren’t limited.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Color\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Store-bought frames generally come with a white or cream mat board, if the frame includes a mat board at all (which many store-bought frames don’t). A mat board is the “border” within the frame that gives you framed photos a professional, finished look.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Opting for a custom picture frame means you get to customize every aspect of your frame package – including the mat board that surrounds the photo. Buying a custom mat board lets you add color to your framed photo. You can choose a color that will complement the photo by highlighting accent colors, or get a mat board in a color that makes the framed photo seamlessly fit in with your room’s décor. Custom mat boards range from soft neutrals to bright bolds, giving you plenty of options to experiment with.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With custom frames, you also have the option of layered mat boards – something that’s very hard to find in store board frames. Layered mat boards allow you to add a thin line of additional color to the framed photo. This technique is ideal for calling out accent colors in the photo, particularly when framing wedding photos.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dramatic Look\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When creating a wall display of family photos, framing an important document, or using a framed picture as the focal point of a wall or room, you may want a particular look or a frame that adds a little extra flair to the photo.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Department stores do a good job of carrying popular styles, but you don’t have many options if you’re looking for something a little different. Whether you want a bolder frame, a different finish or something ornate, you’re not likely to find these styles at a store. Custom picture framers carry a much wider selection of frame styles to help you achieve the look you’re envisioning.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By ordering a custom frame you can also control the size of the mat board. This gives you the option of framing your photo in a frame that’s much larger than the print itself, relying on a wide mat board or an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/mat-board/the-seven-most-popular-mat-board-styles-defined\">offset mat opening\u003C/a> to add style and drama to your cherished photo.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preservation\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re framing a one-of-a-kind piece of art or precious family photos, you want to make sure those memories last for a long time. Cheaper framing materials can introduce acid into the frame was the paper and other wood-based materials being to leach naturally occurring acid over time. This can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/acid-arts-natural-enemy\">cause yellowing\u003C/a> and other discoloration in your photo. Another harmful element to photos and art is direct UV rays, which will cause pictures of fade over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Custom framing gives you the option of protecting your photos with archival-quality framing materials, such as acid-free mat boards and UV-filter \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies/glass-and-acrylic.html\">glazing\u003C/a> (picture frame glass).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Custom picture frames are easy and affordable to order online, making this option just as realistic as running to the store. When your custom framed photo is hanging on display exactly the way you pictured it, you’ll be glad you opted for the custom frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Read: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-much-does-it-cost-to-custom-frame-a-picture\">How Much Does It Cost to Custom Frame a Picture?\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n","\u003Cp>Going to the nearest big box store or department store when you need a picture frame is the natural inclination of many people. But the selections and styles at these stores are limited and you’re likely to see the same frames in your friends and family’s homes. Custom picture frames give you the chance to […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-11-08T10:06:36","2025-03-21T11:06:46",[264],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":266,"label":267},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/custom-picture-frames.jpg","custom picture frames",68]