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That’s not necessarily part of the old print making process; the discoloration could be a result of the way the photo was displayed or stored over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photos and other artwork can become discolored overtime due to sun exposure, but also because of acid in the printing, framing and storage materials. This discoloration often takes on a yellow or brown look synonymous with “old” photos. In our previous blog post, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/what-kind-of-picture-frame-prevents-yellowing\">\u003Cem>What Kind of Picture Frame Prevents Yellowing\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, we discuss the reason discoloration happens and how to properly display your images to prevent yellowing. But what if you want to store, instead of display, your photos?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Storing Photos in a Photo Album\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photo albums are the perfect way to store photos while still keeping them accessible for viewing. To protect photos in a photo album from becoming discolored, it’s important to choose the right photo album and mounting materials.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Be sure you choose a photo album that has acid-free or preservation-quality pages. Regular paper or even cotton pages contain wood pulp (lignin) that can become acidic overtime. Opting for an album with treated pages ensure this won’t happen.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The pages alone are not enough to protect your photos, however. You also need to use archival quality mounting materials. Whether you prefer sticky photo tabs that mount behind the print or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/photo-mounting-supplies/photo-corners-strips.html\">photo corners\u003C/a> that hold the print in place, be sure you purchase a product that says “acid-free,” “archival,” “preservation,” or “museum-quality.” Lineco is a popular manufacturer of archival-quality art and photo mounting supplies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To take protection to the next level, you can slide each photo into an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/protective-crystal-clear-bags.html\">acid-free clear bag\u003C/a> before putting it into the photo album or place a piece of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/30-x-40-acid-free-tissue-12-pack.html\">acid-free tissue paper\u003C/a> between each page. If the tissue paper is disturbed when you view the album, take a moment to ensure all the sheets are in the proper place before putting the album away.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photos stored in albums are exposed to less light (another trigger for discoloration), but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to the harmful effects of naturally occurring acid. That’s why it’s important to pay careful attention to the supplies you use. Choosing the right supplies will help preserve your memories for years to come.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Storing Photos in a Box\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many of us are guilty of storing old family photos in shoe boxes. Even “photo storage boxes” sold at craft stores are often simply decorative cardboard boxes. Just like all non-archival paper, this cardboard is prone to producing photo-farming acid over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To better protect your photos and prevent yellowing, store them in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/archival-photo-storage-box-acid-free.html\">museum-quality storage box\u003C/a>. The archival storage boxes carried by Frame Destination are made of acid-free buffered board and have metal corners (rather than glued corners) to ensure adhesives don’t harm the photos or any other art or paper collectibles you’re storing. These boxes are available in a variety of sizes to help your properly store all your photos and prints.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before packing away your prints, take photos out of any paper envelopes they’re in and place them between sheets of acid-free tissue paper or in acid-free plastic sleeves for further protection.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you inherit or come across family photo collections or photo albums, take the time to move them to a new album or storage box to ensure they aren’t damaged further. Archival-quality photo mounting and storage supplies aren’t expensive, but can help preserve your precious memories and photo collections overtime – without the unsightly yellowing.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>If you’ve ever seen an old photo, you’ve likely noticed the distinct yellow tinge to the print. That’s not necessarily part of the old print making process; the discoloration could be a result of the way the photo was displayed or stored over time. Photos and other artwork can become discolored overtime due to sun […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-09-29T05:07:07","2024-04-22T14:42:18",[149],{"name":150,"slug":151},"Storage","storage",{"url":153,"label":154},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Frame-Destination-Storing-Photos-with-Yellowing.jpg","Frame Destination - Storing Photos with Yellowing",{"id":156,"title":157,"uri":158,"content":159,"excerpt":160,"date":161,"modified":162,"categories":163,"image":170},"cG9zdDoyMjcy","5 Tips for a Successful Gallery Show","/resources/5-tips-for-a-successful-gallery-show","\n\u003Cp>Do you dream of being the star of a gallery show’s opening night? Welcome to the club. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, most artists dream of seeing their work showcased in an art gallery. Yet landing a gallery show can be mystifying. Who do you talk to? What should you expect? How do gallery owners decide what shows to put on? How does the show actually happen once they say yes?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To help take some of the mystery out of the process, Mark previously reached out to our friends at \u003Ca href=\"https://15thstreetgalleryboulder.com/\">15th Street Gallery\u003C/a> in Boulder, Colorado, and asked them for a few tips that could help hopeful artists land a gallery show.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose Your Gallery Wisely\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Not all galleries are the right fit for every artist. When you’re shopping your show, it’s important to research the galleries you approach by visiting in person, exploring the website or speaking to the curator by phone. Having this intel beforehand will keep you from pitching your show to a gallery that isn’t a good fit for your art — or one that simply doesn’t put on artist shows.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In fact, my take is that it’s worth the effort to create a digital or paper checklist if you’re looking at more than one gallery. With checklist in hand, investigate the following:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• Does the gallery look like it has the space and proper aesthetic to complement your art? (There’s no point in approaching a gallery that clashes with your work.)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• What kind of art or artists do they specialize in?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• How often do they change shows?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• How far in advance is their show calendar booked?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• Do they accept artist shows or are they strictly curated?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Know your priorities … and the gallery’s.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another important aspect of selecting, being selected by, and working with the right gallery is to make sure your priorities and goals align. Do you want to sell or simply display your art? Does the gallery sell or just display art? If you’re interested in selling art, how much commission are you comfortable with and how much does the gallery take? \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_172,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1701898200/blog/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4/FD-Blog_HotTakes_Callout4.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-2272 wp-image-7959\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1701898200\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Frame Destination customer and Painter \u003Ca href=\"http://rogerwinter.net\">Roger Winter\u003C/a> encourages aspiring artists with this advice, \"Work every day. Be honest to yourself. Don’t compromise.\"\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve identified your priorities and found galleries with the same intention, carefully curate a custom portfolio and present it to them. If the gallery prefers to show the works of local artists, play up your local angle and present any pieces you have that showcase your local ties. If you’re most interested in art sales, choose pieces that have the most commercial promise for your portfolio. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/catching-the-eye-of-a-curator\">Artwork Archive\u003C/a> has additional tips for curating an eye-catching portfolio.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Work Together On Great Framing\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once your show has been scheduled, work with the gallery to get all your pieces mounted and framed in a way that matches your vision, enhances your art and complements the ambience of the gallery itself.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some galleries offer professional framing services. If the gallery exhibiting your work does not, you can easily and affordably give your pieces a cohesive, gallery-ready look with high-quality \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/diy-picture-framing-for-beginners\">DIY framing\u003C/a>. You can even purchase durable bubble bags and frame corners to protect your art during transport to the gallery or to the new owner’s home after a piece has been sold.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To ensure your art is protected no matter the environment, use conservation-grade framing materials, such as pH-neutral matting, UV protective glazing and archival hinging for works on paper. Using archival frame materials doesn’t just protect your work, but actually adds prestige to your art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Promote the event.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Galleries normally do some work to promote the event. However, depending on the size of the gallery and how often they put on shows, this can range from an email blast to a limited mailing list all the way to a nicely designed poster, formal press release and announcements to the local arts scene and media.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ask the gallery what types of promotions they do and how you can help them. Share the calendar listing and event on your social media. Ask local art groups, event websites and publications if they have a free calendar you can get your show listed in.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If the gallery prints posters or flyers for shows, work with them to select a compelling image that represents your work and the show. Then ask them for some extra flyers and take them to your favorite haunts and popular spots in town.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My extra special tip: Consider making your own event online and inviting your friends or sending an email to your local community. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Enjoy yourself!\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Your art is hanging in a gallery show, so enjoy it! On opening night, circulate and talk to all the guests. You probably have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/how-to-write-an-artist-statement\">written artist statement\u003C/a> that describes who you are as an artist, your inspiration and the type of work you do. For a gallery show, cull that down into an “elevator pitch” of just a couple sentences. I admit that I’ve always hated this part — mainly because I didn’t know what to say. Now I have my pitch committed to memory, plus an extended version on \u003Ca href=\"https://joelycrogers.com\">JoelyRogers.com\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>“I create food illustrations using colored pencils that I sell on \u003Ca href=\"https://fineartamerica.com\">Fine Art America\u003C/a>. My favorite subjects are anything related to growing, harvesting, preparing and serving food.”\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While your show is up, feel free to stop by a few times to see it in its glory and bring some friends who might have missed the opening. Check in on sales, but don’t pester. Appreciate the fact that you have a successful gallery show and keep a memento — like a flyer or calendar listing — to help you remember the event.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just think, there are fans out there who aren’t aware of your wonderful work. Don’t make them wait another moment to discover you!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated October 17, 2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Do you dream of being the star of a gallery show’s opening night? Welcome to the club. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, most artists dream of seeing their work showcased in an art gallery. Yet landing a gallery show can be mystifying. Who do you talk to? What should you expect? How do […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-09-14T10:43:39","2023-12-07T12:42:28",[164,167],{"name":165,"slug":166},"For Professionals","for-professionals",{"name":168,"slug":169},"Resources","resources",{"url":171,"label":172},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FD-BlogHero_IMG-5TipsForShow.jpg","",{"id":174,"title":175,"uri":176,"content":177,"excerpt":178,"date":179,"modified":180,"categories":181,"image":185},"cG9zdDoyMjQ1","DIY Picture Framing for Beginners","/diy/diy-picture-framing-for-beginners","\n\u003Cp>Emily Jones is a young Texas-based artist specializing in whimsical watercolor images. She’s also a newbie to DIY picture framing and was kind enough to write a blog post for us detailing her experiences with our website and products. Check out more of her artwork at \u003Ca href=\"http://emilyerinstudios.wix.com/emilyerinstudios\">Emily Erin Studios\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hello, my name is Emily Jones and I am the creator of \u003Ca href=\"http://emilyerinstudios.wix.com/emilyerinstudios\">Emily Erin Studios,\u003C/a> where I specialize in custom watercolor prints. I started doing art as a stress reliever and sold only a few pieces. After a while, a bunch of people wanted to buy my art and have custom prints done, so I created Emily Erin Studios in order to reach more customers. As a young artist, it is hard because I don’t have the education qualifications of an “artist.” But you don't need credentials to do what you love, especially if others enjoy your work.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moving forward with my art, I realized my prints were missing something – frames! A print by itself is just art on a page, just a flimsy piece of paper with watercolor on it. When you add a frame, you are displaying the art; you are showing it off. I have never worked with frames before, I was nervous about ordering the wrong size or the wrong mat color. I wanted to make my art POP and display it with pride. I went to Frame Destination for my first experience with frames and let me tell you, it was awesome! I'll start with the online experience then go into the shipping, packaging, the frames themselves, and my overall experience.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Ordering Custom Frames Online\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Frame Destination's online ordering rocks. It was so easy to navigate and find what I needed. You just pick which material you want and you can order it in a package that comes with the frame, the backing, the matting and the glazing. It was so convenient to order it all in a set; I could just take my art piece, put it in the frame, and BOOM I’m done. I am super awful with measurements, but all you have to do is put in the size of your print and it has pre-set measurements for you. Next, I selected the type of mat and the color. For choosing the color of the mat, I just wanted what would look best with my print, so ordered a sand color for one and two different shades of white for the others. I did this for all three of my picture frames and I placed my order within 20 minutes. Easy!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>(Editor's Note: We have a new \u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_-oSI7ezOo&feature=youtu.be\">instructional video\u003C/a>\u003Ci> that helps first time customers order a custom frame that perfectly suits their needs. To order a standard-size frame in just a few clicks, try our easy Find-A-Frame picture frame ordering option.)\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Shipping\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I selected the ground shipping, so I did not rush my package at all but it still arrived incredibly fast.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Not only was the shipping quick, but I received all of my items in great shape. Nothing was missing and nothing was broken. The one concern I had about ordering frames was that maybe the acrylic glass would break or scratch along the way, but it was perfectly wrapped so no mistakes were made. The pictures below, you'll see the packaging and the items I received.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2245 wp-image-2253 size-medium\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/2/2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_300,h_225,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446217/blog/2/2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Frame Destination Shipping - Careful Packaging\" class=\"wp-post-2245 wp-image-2253\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446217\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frames securely wrapped for safe shipping\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2245 wp-image-2256 size-medium\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/4/4.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_225,h_300,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446211/blog/4/4.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Frame Destination Packaged Framing Kit\" class=\"wp-post-2245 wp-image-2256\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446211\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My nicely packaged framing kit.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2245 wp-image-2257 size-medium\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/5/5.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_300,h_214,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446207/blog/5/5.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Frame Destination frames\" class=\"wp-post-2245 wp-image-2257\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446207\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My frames ready to hold my art.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2245 wp-image-2249 size-medium\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/7/7.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_225,h_300,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446221/blog/7/7.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Frame Destination - Frame Glazing\" class=\"wp-post-2245 wp-image-2249\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446221\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My protected acrylic frame glazing.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The Frames\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now let’s talk about the frames. For such a great price I wasn’t expecting the quality I received. The frames themselves are gorgeous. They were absolutely flawless, made with excellent craftsmanship. Nothing was chipped or made cheaply.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I ordered the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/nielsen-profile-15.html\">Nielsen Profile 15\u003C/a> (matte black), the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/wood-frame-profile-500.html\">Wood Frame Profile 500\u003C/a> (walnut), and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/nielsen-profile-117.html\">Nielsen Profile 117\u003C/a> (frosted silver). They have such a huge selection to choose from online, I ordered just a few basic ones because I really wasn’t looking for a huge fancy frame, but they have them if that is what you need. The complete frame set includes the frame itself, the mat board (in your choice of brand, ply and color), the glazing (acrylic or glass with a variety of finish options), the foam for the back, and backing so you can hang your frame. The wood frame was just an easy pull out and put in; you pull up the back, position your print, and pop the back into place. For the metal frame I chose, however, you must remove spring clips and then unscrew one side of the frame and slide your piece in there. Thankfully there were detailed instructions on how to do this because, if you’re like me and have never used a screwdriver before, you may have had trouble if there were no instructions.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2245 wp-image-2259\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/1/1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1000,h_750,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446202/blog/1/1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Framed Art\" class=\"wp-post-2245 wp-image-2259\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446202\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My art framed using custom ordered frames from Frame Destination.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Final Thoughts\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My overall experience with Frame Destination was incredible. Everything was just so easy and convenient, the quality was breathtaking, and the people of the company were truly splendid to work with. Whether you are a beginner and have no idea what you’re doing or you’re a master and need something to display your work, Frame Destination meets every need. I am going to come to Frame Destination for all of my framing needs, they gave my artwork exactly what it needed to feel complete.   - \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Emily Jones \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\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>Emily Jones is a young Texas-based artist specializing in whimsical watercolor images. She’s also a newbie to DIY picture framing and was kind enough to write a blog post for us detailing her experiences with our website and products. Check out more of her artwork at Emily Erin Studios. Hello, my name is Emily Jones and […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-09-01T12:34:06","2025-01-20T18:39:16",[182],{"name":183,"slug":184},"DIY","diy",{"url":186,"label":175},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DIY-Picture-Framing_Hero.jpeg",{"id":188,"title":189,"uri":190,"content":191,"excerpt":192,"date":193,"modified":194,"categories":195,"image":199},"cG9zdDoyMTQw","How to Display Art Without a Frame","/picture-frames/how-to-display-art-without-a-frame","\n\u003Cp>We’ve all experienced taping posters, photos, and other artwork to our walls without bothering with a picture frame. As adults, this approach doesn’t always go with the polished décor in the rest of the home.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you like the low-profile look of art and photos without a frame, you can still achieve a clean, professional aesthetic by properly mounting and displaying unframed art. Even without a frame, you can still include a border around the art for a simple “framed” look, or you can opt for completely borderless display.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 Ways to Display Unframed Art\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \u003Cstrong>With a Border\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using a mat allows you to “frame” your art or photo with a colorful border without using an actual picture frame. Mat boards come in a variety of colors and can be cut to custom sizes so you can have as much or as little boarder as you’d like.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When dealing with mat board for display you have two mounting options. The simplest approach is to mount your artwork or photo directly \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/mat-board/float-mounting-artwork-on-uncut-mat-board-blanks\">onto uncut mat board\u003C/a>. The uncut mat gives you a relatively large working area, so you can center the artwork, or mount it off center to give your piece a more modern look with a heavier weighted side. You can also use the uncut mat as your base for a collage. These are just a few of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/mat-board/the-seven-most-popular-mat-board-styles-defined\">most popular mat board design styles\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For heavier art, you may want to secure the art to a mount board first. In this case, you can use a hinging technique to attach your cut mat board on top of the mounted artwork. Be aware, this technique could cover a thin area around the ages of your art and will sit slightly further off the wall than mounting directly onto the mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u003Cstrong>No Border\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you prefer a minimalist look with no frame or border, but want to give you art or photo more support, affix it directly to a mounting board. There are several mount boards to choose from, including some self-adhesive boards that make mounting even easier.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To achieve this effect, opt for a mount board that is cut exactly to the size you need, or mount your art on a larger board then carefully cut the board to size. Once done, your photo or artwork will have added support and stability without any framing or border.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind, with this technique you will see the edges of the mount board if you decide not to frame your art. To make the edges of the board as inconspicuous as possible, choose a mount board color that best fits the art or your overall décor – Frame Destination carries mount boards and foam boards in white, pure white, and black.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mastering the Techniques\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are several ways you can successfully and safely mount your art to either a mat board or a foam mount board. Understanding the different techniques will help you choose the right picture mounting technique for each project.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Common mounting techniques include:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Hinging\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Photo corners (though these will be visible if you don’t cover the edges of your art or photo with a mat)\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>T-hinge\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>V-hinge\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Dry picture mounting\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Pressure-sensitive (adhesive) mounting\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Wet mounting\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Spray adhesive mounting\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can learn more about each type of mounting and see pictures of the techniques in Frame Destination’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/picture-frame-mounting.html\">picture mounting guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing Your Supplies\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Successfully displaying art without a frame requires the right supplies. Besides a mat board or a mounting board, you’ll need \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies.html\">photo mounting supplies\u003C/a>. This often includes:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Hinging tape\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Hinging tissue\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Photo strips\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Photo corners\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Adhesive tape\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Adhesive glue\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Adhesive spray\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many of these are interchangeable and based on preference.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you want your art, photo, or document to last a long time, be careful to choose archival, museum, or conservation quality supplies. These supplies are acid free in order to protect your art or photo from yellowing and other degradation. To truly protect your art, use archival quality mount and mat boards as well as archival quality mounting supplies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While using conservation or archival quality supplies will help protect your unframed art, your art will never be as well protect as it would be when framed using the same products as well as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/backing-and-protection-supplies.html\">acid-free frame backing paper\u003C/a> and UV-filter glazing. Without UV-filter glazing, your art will be exposed to harmful UV rays and may fade or experience dis-coloration over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Displaying Your Art\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that your art is properly mounted and ready to be displayed without a frame, all that’s left to do is arrange your display and hang your photos or art for your own custom gallery look.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated October 5, 2022\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>We’ve all experienced taping posters, photos, and other artwork to our walls without bothering with a picture frame. As adults, this approach doesn’t always go with the polished décor in the rest of the home. If you like the low-profile look of art and photos without a frame, you can still achieve a clean, professional […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-08-18T13:19:10","2023-06-15T17:18:22",[196],{"name":197,"slug":198},"Picture Frames","picture-frames",{"url":200,"label":201},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Frame-Destination-Displaying-Art-Without-a-Frame.jpg","Frame Destination - Displaying Art Without a Frame",{"id":203,"title":204,"uri":205,"content":206,"excerpt":207,"date":208,"modified":209,"categories":210,"image":212},"cG9zdDoyMTIz","Framing Large Canvases in a Wood Floater Frame","/diy/framing-large-canvases-in-a-wood-floater-frame","\n\u003Cp>Floater frames are one of our top-selling items for artists looking for a way to give their stretched canvases a more professional look. These frames are \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/what-are-floater-frames\">named for the illusion they create\u003C/a>: once set in the frame, the artwork “floats” within it, providing a striking, streamlined, and altogether elegant appearance. With floater frames, the artwork’s edges are not covered and the entire front surface of the piece is visible.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We offer both metal and hand-assembled wood floating \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames/canvas-floater-frames.html\">canvas floater frames\u003C/a> in a variety of colors and styles. Today’s post focuses on how to frame a large (over 20” x 24”) gallery-wrapped canvas in one of our wood floater frames.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When you purchase a wood floater frame from Frame Destination, this is what you will receive in the floater frame package:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The Floater Frame\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>12 Offset Clips and Screws (frames larger than 20\" x 24\") or 6 Offset Clips and Screws (frames 20\" x 24\" and smaller)\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>One Hanging kit, which includes wire, screws, screw hole hangers and wall bumpers\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/canvas-floater-frame-instructions.html\">Floater Frame Instructions\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>STEP 1 – Position the canvas. \u003C/strong>Place your stretched canvas face down on a flat surface, a dining room table works well. If your canvas is shorter than the rabbet of the floater frame, place it face down on something that will raise it enough without obstructing the floater frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-1-Position-the-Canvas-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-1-Position-the-Canvas/Step-1-Position-the-Canvas.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_2560,h_2110,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443756/blog/Step-1-Position-the-Canvas/Step-1-Position-the-Canvas.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 1 - Position the Canvas\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2132\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443756\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 2 – Position the floater frame.\u003C/strong> Place the floater frame face down over the canvas. The back side of the stretcher frame and the back side of the floater frame should be visible, and the floater frame should be resting on the stretcher frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-2-Position-the-Floater-Frame.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-2-Position-the-Floater-Frame/Step-2-Position-the-Floater-Frame.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_775,h_1000,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446235/blog/Step-2-Position-the-Floater-Frame/Step-2-Position-the-Floater-Frame.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 2 - Position the Floater Frame\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2134\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446235\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 3 – Center the canvas.\u003C/strong> From this position, measure and adjust the visible portion of the stretcher frame until all sides are equal by adjusting the placement of the floater frame over the canvas.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-3-Center-the-Canvas-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-3-Center-the-Canvas/Step-3-Center-the-Canvas.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_2418,h_2560,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446239/blog/Step-3-Center-the-Canvas/Step-3-Center-the-Canvas.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 3 - Center the Canvas\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2133\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446239\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 4 – Set top and bottom offset clips.\u003C/strong> *Do not screw into the floater frame.* Place the frame in a vertical orientation. Position an offset clip on the bottom center of the floater frame with the screw-hole against the stretcher frame. Use a Phillips screwdriver to drive the screw into the stretcher frame, NOT the floater frame. Position a second offset clip on the top center of the floater frame and screw it into the stretcher frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 5 – Check the vertical and horizontal position of the canvas.\u003C/strong> Turn the assembly package over and verify that the canvas is still centered vertically. If not, move the clips as needed. Adjust the canvas so that it is centered horizontally.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 6 – Set left and right offset clips.\u003C/strong> Place the assembly package face down again. The frame in today’s example is larger than 20” x 24”, so we will be using 12 clips. (If your frame is 20” x 24” or smaller check out this \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/canvas-floater-frame-instructions/\">clip placement diagram\u003C/a>.)  As you add the left and right clips verify the canvas is still centered.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Framing-with-a-Floater-Frame-Steps-4-5-6-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Framing-with-a-Floater-Frame-Steps-4-5-6/Framing-with-a-Floater-Frame-Steps-4-5-6.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_2560,h_1751,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446250/blog/Framing-with-a-Floater-Frame-Steps-4-5-6/Framing-with-a-Floater-Frame-Steps-4-5-6.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Framing with a Floater Frame Steps 4 5 6\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2131\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446250\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 7 – Final position check.\u003C/strong> Turn the assembly package over and do a final verification that the canvas is centered properly. With 4 clips installed you should still be able to rotate the canvas slightly. Make sure the empty space between canvas and inner edge of the floater frame is even all the way around.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-7-Final-Position-Check-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-7-Final-Position-Check/Step-7-Final-Position-Check.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_2494,h_2560,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446288/blog/Step-7-Final-Position-Check/Step-7-Final-Position-Check.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 7 - Final Position Check\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2127\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446288\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 8 – Set remaining offset clips. \u003C/strong>Place the remaining clips near the top and bottom corners on all four sides of the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-8-Set-Remaining-Offset-Clips-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-8-Set-Remaining-Offset-Clips/Step-8-Set-Remaining-Offset-Clips.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_2359,h_2560,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446275/blog/Step-8-Set-Remaining-Offset-Clips/Step-8-Set-Remaining-Offset-Clips.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 8 - Set Remaining Offset Clips\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2128\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446275\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 9 – Prepare for hanging.\u003C/strong> Screw the hangers into the back of the stretcher frame. Attach the hanging wire to the hangers and tie off. Place a wall bumper protector on each lower corner of the floater frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-9-Hanging-Kit-scaled.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-9-Hanging-Kit/Step-9-Hanging-Kit.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1920,h_2560,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446264/blog/Step-9-Hanging-Kit/Step-9-Hanging-Kit.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 9 - Hanging Kit\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2129\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446264\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>STEP 10 – Display.\u003C/strong> Hang your beautifully floated canvas art! As you can see, the canvas appears to float within the frame. The wood canvas floater frame used in today’s example is our F140 in Warm Silver. (Artwork by Joely C. Rogers)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"alignleft\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step-10-FinishedFloaterFrame.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Step-10-FinishedFloaterFrame/Step-10-FinishedFloaterFrame.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_579,h_445,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661446261/blog/Step-10-FinishedFloaterFrame/Step-10-FinishedFloaterFrame.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 10 - FinishedFloaterFrame\" class=\"wp-post-2123 wp-image-2130\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661446261\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>","\u003Cp>Floater frames are one of our top-selling items for artists looking for a way to give their stretched canvases a more professional look. These frames are named for the illusion they create: once set in the frame, the artwork “floats” within it, providing a striking, streamlined, and altogether elegant appearance. With floater frames, the artwork’s […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-08-11T10:57:19","2023-05-31T14:05:56",[211],{"name":183,"slug":184},{"url":213,"label":214},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Frame-Destination-Framing-Large-Canvas-in-a-Floater-Frame.jpg","Frame Destination - Framing Large Canvas in a Floater Frame",{"id":216,"title":217,"uri":218,"content":219,"excerpt":220,"date":221,"modified":221,"categories":222,"image":224},"cG9zdDoyMTA0","Book Review: Art Inc.","/resources/book-review-art-inc","\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Lisa Congdon wants your dream of becoming a working artist to come true. And her book, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Art-Inc-Essential-Building-Career/dp/145212826X/ref=sr_1_1\">\u003Cem>Art Inc.\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, is all about how to make to that dream a reality. This cute little book contains seven jam-packed chapters focused on the business aspects of being an artist. She starts by urging you to embrace yourself as an artist then continues with vision mapping and goal-setting. From there, she moves on to selling and promoting your work, and then discusses how to go after different income streams. Finally, she closes with advice on how to manage the ebb and flow of success, including downtime – a very important part of being an artist. The book also features interviews with nineteen artists who discuss their business practices, and contains an extensive resources section.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Initially, I had planned to do a chapter-by-chapter review, but the book has so much information that I decided to pick a small section to focus on. I chose “Building Your Vision and Accomplishing Goals” from Chapter 2 – Getting Down to Business. In this section, she outlines a four-step process for creating a vision for your art business and setting goals to achieve that vision. Since I’m an artist, I thought this would be a great experiment.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>I have been creating art since I was five years old, so a solid 41 years, and have tried just about every art medium and subject. These days, I mostly focus on art related to food. I have a website and would like to eventually do more with my art, but have been too busy with my real job, i.e. Vice President of Frame Destination, for the last 11 years to figure out any long term goals related to it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Step One – Build Your Vision Map\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Lisa says, “The first step in setting goals is to make a vision map for where you would like your art career to be in three to five years.” How to do it? She says to write your name in the middle of a piece of paper; I suggest mixed media paper, so you can paint on it if desired, and draw a circle around your name. Then, select a few vision statements, draw an equal number of lines extending out from the circle’s edge, and write a vision statement on each line. I made my vision statements as ambitious and free of judgement as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>My Vision Statements:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Get published in an art or food magazine\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Teach an online class on culinary art journaling\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Boost traffic to my website\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Sell prints through my website\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Sell my illustrated Simple Summer Salads cookbook on my website\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Exhibit at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Create an online portfolio featuring my food illustrations\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Put a mini e-zine on my website featuring my food cartoons\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>According to Lisa, the finished vision map should resemble a sun. I actually turned mine into a flower, which is more appealing to me than a sun. You can draw on an inspirational photograph, or even do it in Photoshop or another digital editing program, like I did.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc.jpg\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc.jpg\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-2104 wp-image-2113\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_500,h_358,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661476518/blog/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Frame Destination - Book Review Art Inc\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661476518\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Step Two – Articulate Your Values\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Lisa urges the reader to clarify their values from the start by using statements like “Selling my work will feel good as long as I…” or “I will feel good about my success as long as I…” She says “Clarifying your values will help you clearly communicate what your business is about to galleries, customers, collectors, suppliers, or potential clients.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This took some thought because up until the past few years, my art has been mostly private aside from occasional showings to family or friends. The value statement that arose from my thinking was, “I will feel good about showing and selling my work if I can provide high quality products at a reasonable price, and have fun doing so.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Step Three – Set Intermediate Goals \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Lisa defines intermediate goals as ones that are small enough to complete within a few weeks to several months. She says, “Think about the big goals from the vision map, and set one to three intermediate goals that will work toward achieving them.” She said they should be concrete and produce a tangible result. I took two of my vision statements and broke each one down into two intermediate goals.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Sell prints and other products through my website\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Set up a shopping cart on my website\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Upload images or documents that I want to sell\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Teach an online class on culinary art journaling \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Create an outline for a class\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Record some practice videos\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Step Four – Develop Small Actionable Tasks \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The final step in this exercise requires you to create several smaller tasks for each intermediate goal. Lisa suggests making them extremely detailed and specific. She says, “Make sure each task is something you can complete in a few hours so that you have a sense of accomplishment each day.” So for my “teach an online class on culinary art journaling” intermediate goal, I created the following tasks.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Check out some online art journaling classes\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Research ecommerce platforms for digital downloads\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Ask people what kind of culinary art journaling class they’d be interested in\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Review my journals to see what I could use in a class\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Get more familiar with iMovie.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>I really enjoyed this exercise. The vision map helped me create a clear picture of what I’d like to accomplish with my art in the next five years. Doing the intermediate goals and small actionable task lists gave me a structure that feels doable and manageable.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In summary, if you are already a working artist and satisfied with your income stream, this book probably isn’t for you. But, if you are ready to take that leap from hobbyist to professional artist or are already a professional looking for new ways to sell your work, I strongly suggest buying it. My only criticism of the book, and it’s a small one, is her use of a dark orange background for the artist interview sections. The book’s cover and a lot of headers inside have that same orange, so I think she was trying to create a feeling of unity. However, the orange background made the artist interviews extremely difficult for me to read. I purchased the paperback; perhaps the eBook has different formatting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Happy art-making! And, please don’t forget \u003Ca href=\"http://www.framedestination.com\">Frame Destination\u003C/a> when you need frames for all those prints you start selling. We can do custom sizes up to 40” x 60” inches and offer mat boards, mount boards, glass and acrylic glazing, and all types of framing supplies.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon Lisa Congdon wants your dream of becoming a working artist to come true. And her book, Art Inc., is all about how to make to that dream a reality. This cute little book contains seven jam-packed chapters focused on the business aspects of being an artist. She starts by urging […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-08-05T11:49:13",[223],{"name":168,"slug":169},{"url":225,"label":226},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Frame-Destination-Book-Review-Art-Inc-1.jpg","Frame Destination Book Review Art Inc",{"id":228,"title":229,"uri":230,"content":231,"excerpt":232,"date":233,"modified":234,"categories":235,"image":237},"cG9zdDoyMDk4","What Kind of Picture Frame Prevents Yellowing","/picture-frames/what-kind-of-picture-frame-prevents-yellowing","\u003Cp>We frame and display the photos, art, documents, and keepsakes that we love, but over time those mementos can yellow and discolor with age. Luckily, by using the right framing and storage supplies, you can help prevent yellowing and deterioration.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>What Causes Yellowing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>One of the main reasons photos and other papers turn yellow and discolored over time, even when “protected” in a frame, is because they’re exposed to naturally occurring acidic materials. Paper-based materials contain lignin (a chemical in wood pulp) which can produce acid as it ages and deteriorates. This is what causes photos, documents, and artwork exposed to or produced on lignin-containing materials to discolor.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/acid-arts-natural-enemy\">acid’s effect on art\u003C/a>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Another common cause of discoloration is exposure to UV light. Just as our skin reacts and changes color when unprotected in the sun, photos can have similar reactions, including yellowing and fading clarity.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Picture Frames and Yellowing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A picture frame alone cannot prevent yellowing if the other materials used in the framing process contain lignin or are not pH-neutral. However, some frames are more prone to yellowing characteristics than others.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames/metal.html\">Metal picture frames\u003C/a> will not cause yellowing from the frame because they are naturally pH-neutral. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames/wood.html\">Wood picture frames\u003C/a> often contain traces of lignin, which could cause yellowing, but other framing materials and the right techniques can be used to protect your photo or art from the wood frame itself.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Select a pH-neutral, museum-quality mat board for your framing project. Be sure the border of the mat goes beyond the paper containing the image to fully protect it from the frame. You can also apply archival quality frame sealing tape to any exposed wood on the interior of the frame. This creates a protective barrier between your art or photo and the wooden frame.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Safe Framing Supplies\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Even when using a metal picture frame, it’s important that you invest in safe mat board, mount board, mounting supplies, and frame backing if you want your images to last untainted.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Select an acid-free foam or RagMat mounting board. Foam mounting boards are affordable and contain no wood products, meaning they are lignin-free. Rag mount boards, like the Bainbridge AlphaRag, are made of cotton and buffered to maintain alkaline (neutral) pH. If you’re particularly concerned about preservation, look for boards that pass the FACTS Guide for Permanence in Mat and Mounting Boards.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>When mounting your art, opt for acid-free materials like archival-quality hinging tape or hinging tissue. You can also buy a complete \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/museum-mounting-kit.html\">museum-quality mounting kit\u003C/a> that come with a variety of safe papers, adhesives, tape, and other useful framing items.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Invest in high-quality, acid-free mat board. Avoid cheap papermat boards as they are typically not archival-quality. Instead, choose Alphamat,RragMat, or Alpharag mat boards that are rated as archival, conservation, or museum quality.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Finally, seal the back of the frame completely with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/frame-backing-paper-acid-free.html\">acid-free backing paper\u003C/a> to protect it from outside contaminants.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Choose the Right Frame Glass\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Protecting your photos, prints, and art from acids in wood and paper products isn’t enough to keep them from yellowing. You must also guard against UV exposure.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Whether you choose acrylic or glass glazing, opt for a UV-filtered option. UV filters can be added as a layer in framing glass or mixed into acrylic glazing for longevity. UV-filter frame glazing often blocks 90-98% of UV rays, protecting your art from yellowing and other damaging effects of the sun.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you prefer anti-reflective glazing for better picture clarity, opt for a glazing that combines UV-filtering with anti-reflective properties for the best of both worlds.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Protect Art in Storage\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>We want to protect and preserve our art and photos, even when they’re not on display. While art that’s packed away in a cardboard box may be safe from UV rays, it’s still susceptible to acid discoloration because cardboard’s not kind to art or photographs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To safely store your photos, invest in archival-quality photo storage boxes. These boxes are specifically designed to be acid-free and help protect your art from airborne pollutants. They can be used to safely store any paper-based item you want to preserve in good condition, such as photos, prints, documents, comic books, magazines, newspapers, and more.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>To further protect your photos and other keepsakes, place a piece of acid-free tissue paper between each item. This is particularly important when storing old photos or paper documents, prints, magazines, newspapers, and comic books as these items likely weren’t printed on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/30-x-40-acid-free-tissue-12-pack.html\">acid-free paper\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Keep Your Photos from Turning Yellow\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>While a picture frame alone won’t protect your art and photos from discoloring, understanding the process and investing in high-quality, archival framing materials and supplies will protect your memories over time.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>We frame and display the photos, art, documents, and keepsakes that we love, but over time those mementos can yellow and discolor with age. Luckily, by using the right framing and storage supplies, you can help prevent yellowing and deterioration. What Causes Yellowing One of the main reasons photos and other papers turn yellow and […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-07-25T17:13:31","2022-03-30T13:50:46",[236],{"name":197,"slug":198},{"url":238,"label":239},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/picture-frame-prevents-yellowing.jpg","picture frame prevents that yellowing",{"id":241,"title":242,"uri":243,"content":244,"excerpt":245,"date":246,"modified":247,"categories":248,"image":250},"cG9zdDoyMDgz","How to Get a Large Picture Frame With a Small Opening","/picture-frames/how-to-get-a-large-picture-frame-with-a-small-opening","\u003Cp>Playing with frame size and style is a great way to change the look, feel, and visual impact of your art. A popular trend in gallery framing and home art display is to use extra-large frames for smaller photos and art work. This creates a dramatic visual and draws the eye to your art display, no matter the size of the actual piece.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Getting a large \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames.html\">picture frame\u003C/a> with a small opening is simple and provides a lot of design and aesthetic options. Start with these photo framing steps:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Measure your actual photo or art to obtain the correct mat opening size\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Decide how big you want the overall framed piece to be when finished\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Choose a frame style\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Choose a mat board style and color(s)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Order your custom frame and mat board\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch2>Measure the photo or art size\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>While the frame can be as large as you want, you’ll need to know the size of the photo or art you’re framing as a starting point. Measure your artwork so you’ll know how large to cut the mat board opening.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This measurement will also help you decide on the dimensions of a custom frame. For instance, if you want five inches between the art and the frame on all sides, you’ll need a frame that is five inches plus the size of the artwork. Keep in mind that the frame’s lip will cover part of the mat board on all four sides. So, if you want exactly five inches of visible mat board, you’ll need to account for the lip’s width in your calculations.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Decide how big you want the frame to be\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Visualizing the completed frame size in the space where the art will be hung is a key step in ensuring you get the desired finished look.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Using painters tape, frame the dimensions of your art or photo in the area you plan to hang it (you can also temporarily tape the art itself to the wall if it won’t damage the art or the wall). Next, make a second frame out of painter’s tape that represents the frame size you’re envisioning. Once you have your “frame” size right, carefully measure the frame dimensions. Don’t worry about keeping to traditional frame sizes, you can have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/custom-frames.html\">custom frame\u003C/a> created that is the perfect size for your needs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Choose your frame style\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>When you envision your frame in its space (and using the painters tape to get the exact size) don’t forget to take into account the type of frame you’re imagining. A sleek, contemporary frame won’t take up much more space when hung, but a large, chunky frame that creates a bolder look will need more wall space.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>When you create the tape outline are you envisioning that as the outer edge of the frame or the inside-frame space? Frame dimensions measure the inside or “frameable” space. If you’re envisioning the tape outline as the overall real estate of the frame (all the way to the outer edges), deciding on the style of frame you want will have a major impact on the mat board size you need. Browse Frame Destination’s selection of frames to get an idea of how wide you’d like your frame to be.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If it’s helpful, you can add another tape box so that you have one representing the art, one for the inside of the frame, and one that’s the outer edge of the frame. This will give you an accurate understanding of what the finished product will look like.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Choose a mat style\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Mat board is the material needed to fill out your frame when you’re looking for a large frame with a small opening. Mat board gives you plenty of options for additional customization to achieve your desired look. Mat boards come in a range of colors, from pure white and earth tones to bold, bright hues.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Beyond selecting the perfect mat color for your framing project, you’ll need to decide if you want a single layer of mat or multiple layers that will create a deeper-set, tiered look. When you opt for a double mat or triple mat, each subsequent layer will have a slightly larger opening, revealing the mat layers below. You can opt for mat layers in single color for a subtle look, or multiple colors to add a dynamic border around your art in its large frame.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>When using large frames with a small opening, think carefully before selecting a boldly colored mat. A lot of mat will be visible with this framing style and a bright color could overwhelm the smaller art or photo. If you want to use colorful mat with this framing style, opt for a double or triple mat. Use a bright or bold mat for the first one or two layers and finish with a natural colored top mat. This will create an eye-catching border around your art without being overwhelming.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Order your custom frame\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>When you want a large frame with a small opening, you won’t find the right style and materials in a ready-made frame from a store. For this framing need you should order a custom frame. Once you have your style and dimensions in mind, visit framedestination.com to create your perfect frame package.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Select the style of frame that fits your vision – particularly in regard to frame face width and design – then enter the custom inside dimensions you’d like. Through the frame customization options, you can then select the mat style you’d like and the exact dimensions of the artwork itself. This fully customizable frame option ensures you get exactly the look you’re envisioning.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>How to work with an existing frame\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you fall in love with a frame that’s bigger than the dimensions of your art or photo, you can still use it. First, clean up the frame and decide whether the backing and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies/glass-and-acrylic.html\">glazing (glass)\u003C/a> is in good enough shape to reuse. If you’re all set, then measure your art size, decide on your mat board preferences, and order a custom mat to fit your art and frame.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you have a frame without a back (say from an antique store or flea market, for instance), you’ll also need a mount board, mounting supplies, and a fresh frame backing to be able to successfully use the frame.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Whether you’re working with a beloved existing frame or ordering a brand new frame package, using a large frame for a smaller photo or art piece is easy and creates a dramatic, different look.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Playing with frame size and style is a great way to change the look, feel, and visual impact of your art. A popular trend in gallery framing and home art display is to use extra-large frames for smaller photos and art work. This creates a dramatic visual and draws the eye to your art display, […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-06-27T21:04:46","2020-05-15T16:35:49",[249],{"name":197,"slug":198},{"url":251,"label":252},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/big-frame-small-opening.jpg","big picture frame with small opening",{"id":254,"title":255,"uri":256,"content":257,"excerpt":258,"date":259,"modified":260,"categories":261,"image":265},"cG9zdDoyMDQ1","The 7 Most Popular Mat Board Styles Defined","/mat-board/the-seven-most-popular-mat-board-styles-defined","\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The style, color and cut of a mat board can dramatically change the look of your framed artwork and photos. While most ready-made frames have a typical, generic mat, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/mat-board/the-definitive-guide-to-mat-board\">understanding your mat board options\u003C/a> can help you achieve the final look you’re envisioning. Here are seven popular mat board styles that will each give your framed art a unique look and feel.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(1) Single Mat Board with Four Equal Borders\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A single mat, with the image centered, is the most common style of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/mat-board.html\">matboard\u003C/a>. In this style of mat presentation, all four of the mat borders surrounding the window opening are the same width. This style gives all types of artwork a clean, simple look. Most of our popular sizes feature centered mats with equal borders.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2044\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Single-Mat-with-Equal-Borders-/Single-Mat-with-Equal-Borders-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_293,h_342,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444490/blog/Single-Mat-with-Equal-Borders-/Single-Mat-with-Equal-Borders-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Single Mat with Equal Borders\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2044\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444490\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Single Mat with Equal Borders\u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(2) Bottom-Weighted Mat Board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A bottom-weighted mat is where the bottom border of the mat board is wider than the top and sides. There are several different schools of thought on the origin of bottom-weighting. One school believes it originated with the Victorian tradition of hanging picture frames high up on the walls, while another feels it's due to cultural preferences for a solid base. The scientific school of thought states it's based on the fact that the optical center, which is the place where a viewer's eye spends most of its time, is slightly above the true geometric center in a rectangular region.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>How much wider should the bottom border be? It depends on the image size, but 1/2\" to 2 inches is average. You can create bottom-weighted mat borders in custom size on our by clicking the “Customize this preset frame size” box while creating your custom mat board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2038\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Bottom-Weighted-Mat-/Bottom-Weighted-Mat-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_292,h_342,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444543/blog/Bottom-Weighted-Mat-/Bottom-Weighted-Mat-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Bottom-Weighted Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2038\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444543\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Bottom-Weighted Matboard \u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(3) Double and Triple Mats\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A double mat consists of two (2) mat boards stacked together, a top mat and a bottom mat. The window opening of the bottom mat surrounds the image. The top mat has a larger window, which allows a small border of the bottom mat, called the reveal, to be shown. The width of the reveal varies; however, it generally averages between 1/8” and 1/2\" and most often it’s a different color. Double mats create physical and visual depth. Triple mats are used as well, and they are especially popular for sports memorabilia, such as team jerseys. Our website allows you to create double and triple mats in different colors to create your own custom-designed frame package.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2039\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Double-Mat-/Double-Mat-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_294,h_341,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444538/blog/Double-Mat-/Double-Mat-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Double Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2039\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444538\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Double Mat Board Example \u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(4) Multiple Opening Mat Board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A multiple or multi-opening mat is one that contains more than one window opening. Individual openings of identical or variable sizes and shapes are cut in one mat to display a number of items. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/multiple-opening-mat-fee.html\">Multiple opening mats\u003C/a> are used for photo collage projects, trading cards, baseball cards, antique stamps, or other collectibles. We can create a multiple opening mat board for you. Select the “Multiple Opening Mat Fee” on the main mat board page and follow the instructions for submitting your order.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2040\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Multiple-Opening-Mat-/Multiple-Opening-Mat-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_318,h_399,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444540/blog/Multiple-Opening-Mat-/Multiple-Opening-Mat-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Multiple Opening Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2040\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444540\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Multi-opening Window Mat\u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(5) Museum Mat Board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A museum mat has a wide top and side border, plus a significantly wider bottom border. Museum mats are named such because this style if often used by museums for displaying certain types of artwork. The mat colors used are typically whites, blacks, or pale neutral colors. The museum mat style is well-suited for smaller works of art such as drawings, engravings, and watercolor paintings. Our website lets you create mat border sizes in almost any custom-size width you desire.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2041\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Museum-Mat-/Museum-Mat-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_364,h_462,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444535/blog/Museum-Mat-/Museum-Mat-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Museum Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2041\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444535\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Classic Museum Mat Example\u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(6) Oriental Mat Boards\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oriental mats are designed to mimic Asian scroll art proportions, the narrow mat borders are usually one third or less than the width of the wider borders. This type of mat is used both horizontally and vertically. It’s used most often with Asian art; however, it looks great with any type of elongated art. On our website you can adjust the mat border sizes to your preferred widths and create the perfect mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2042\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Oriental-Mat/Oriental-Mat.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_184,h_473,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444495/blog/Oriental-Mat/Oriental-Mat.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Oriental Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2042\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444495\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Oriental Mat \u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(7) Print Matboard\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A print mat has wide side borders and much narrower top and bottom borders. Some references say it originated from a publisher’s habit of printing original limited edition prints on oversized sheets of paper, while others say it was to preserve the value of original art on paper by not cutting or altering it in any way. You can design an extremely cool print window mat on our website by checking the “Customize this preset frame size” box while creating your mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-post-2045 wp-image-2043\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Print-Mat-/Print-Mat-.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_554,h_343,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444492/blog/Print-Mat-/Print-Mat-.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Print Mat\" class=\"wp-post-2045 wp-image-2043\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444492\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Cstrong>Print Mat Board\u003C/strong>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Shop all matboards to check out all of the different matboard types that we sell.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>The style, color and cut of a mat board can dramatically change the look of your framed artwork and photos. While most ready-made frames have a typical, generic mat, understanding your mat board options can help you achieve the final look you’re envisioning. Here are seven popular mat board styles that will each give your […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-06-21T17:04:54","2023-02-21T19:48:03",[262],{"name":263,"slug":264},"Mat Board","mat-board",{"url":266,"label":267},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mat-board-styles.jpg","most popular mat board styles",{"id":269,"title":270,"uri":271,"content":272,"excerpt":273,"date":274,"modified":275,"categories":276,"image":278},"cG9zdDoyMDI2","The Best Way to Preserve Old Documents, Plants, and Keepsakes","/diy/the-best-way-to-preserve-old-documents-plants-and-keepsakes","\n\u003Cp>Picture frames, mat boards, and glazing help protect artwork and keepsakes from deterioration, but how do you protect unframed materials? Especially those with organic materials like dried roses from a wedding bouquet, or something more extensive, like a collection of plants. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My grandfather was a horticulturist, which is a person who uses scientific knowledge to cultivate and propagate plants. I recently inherited one of his herbaria from the early 1970’s. Herbariums are collections of dried plant specimens usually mounted and systematically arranged for use in scientific studies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Plants present storage challenges similar to art prints and canvases since plant materials are composed of cellulose, the basic component of most papers, textiles, and wooden objects. My grandfather had kept his herbarium in a dimly lit, air-conditioned room, so it was at least protected from light and temperature fluctuations. I was concerned though with the visible acid migration from the plants onto the paper containing his hand-written notes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Objects containing plant materials in combination with other organic and inorganic substances create more problems than those made from a single material because changes in one substance can cause physical and chemical alterations in an adjacent one. In the picture below you can see the difference between paper with an attached plant specimen (left) and one without (right).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All of plants in the herbarium are common and easy to find; however, my deceased grandfather’s handwriting cannot be replaced. Since my main concern was preserving his handwriting, I decided to remove all the plant specimens to prevent any further acid migration from them to the paper. I didn’t want to throw them away, but wasn’t sure how to store them in an archival manner. The National Park Service’s “Conserve O Gram” on Preparing and Storing Herbarium Specimens suggests mounting dried plants on acid free, pH neutral 100% alpha cellulose or cotton rag paper using adhesive linen tape and then placing them in an acid free, pH neutral fragment envelope. My company sells a variety of archival products for image mounting and display. I selected our Bainbridge Artcare™ acid free mount board, see-thru archival mounting strips, and protective Clear Bags™ for mounting and storing the dried plants.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Wearing cotton gloves to keep the oils from my hands off the plants, I carefully removed all of the plant specimens and mounted them onto the foam board using the mounting strips. Since the specimens were all fairly small, so I chose 5”x 7” backer boards. We can cut custom mount boards, however, in any size up to 40”x 60”. The mounting strips are peel and stick and you can cut them into different sizes. None of the adhesive touches the plants, only the polyester strip. I placed acid free labels with the specimen’s name on the back on each foam board and then placed them in individual Clear Bags. These bags are museum quality, acid-free and lignin-free crystal clear. The adhesive strip is actually on the bag - not the flap - so that your contents won’t get stuck to the adhesive when being inserted or removed.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Finally, I placed his herbarium and all of the plant specimens in one of our Museum Storage Boxes. These boxes are made of acid-free buffered board which helps neutralize airborne pollutants and other contaminants. I am storing the box in a temperature-controlled room. Hopefully, by taking these steps, it will last another 40 years or longer\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Picture frames, mat boards, and glazing help protect artwork and keepsakes from deterioration, but how do you protect unframed materials? Especially those with organic materials like dried roses from a wedding bouquet, or something more extensive, like a collection of plants. My grandfather was a horticulturist, which is a person who uses scientific knowledge to […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-06-08T21:29:36","2023-02-08T17:19:01",[277],{"name":183,"slug":184},{"url":279,"label":280},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/how-to-perserve-old-documents.jpg","how to preserve old documents",321]