Picture Frame Blog
When you’re spending the time to create a custom picture frame and preserve a print or piece of artwork, you want to make sure that you’re getting all the right materials. But with all these terms — archival, museum-quality and photo-safe — it may be confusing to know what they all mean. The Terminology of ...
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to start checking off your gift list. If you have a photographer, artist or dedicated DIYer in your circle of family and friends, skip the standard holiday gifts and get them something they’ll treasure. We’ve put together our top picks for creative gifts – all under ...
It may be tempting to use any household glue or adhesive tape for all your picture framing, but each type of picture framing adhesive is specially made for its own specific purpose. Using other multipurpose glues or adhesive tape can result in discoloration, deterioration or even damage to your art or frame. Nobody wants that! ...
There are many ways to protect your artwork in a picture frame, such as purchasing acid-free mat board and glass for picture frames that has UV protection. Though that’s often enough protection for most prints and other reproducible works of art, you can add a dust cover for a little bit more protection. What Is ...
A framed photo is a timeless, personal gift: you’re giving the recipient something you know they will appreciate, whether it’s a photo of someone they love, artwork you specifically selected, or even an empty frame to enclose a recently earned diploma. Make the gift even more personal with your own special flair, commemorating the occasion ...
Most framing projects are simple, with a flat print that slides easily into one of our easy-to-assemble floating frames. With certain pieces of artwork, however, it may take extra components like wood filler, wood glue, custom framing and just a little bit more time. In this DIY canvas framing guide, we’ll show you step by ...
We understand that choosing where to hang your favorite pieces of artwork in your home or office can be difficult, not because you can’t decide where to display them — but because you don’t want to put too many holes in the walls. We’re here to help. Though each complete picture frame from Frame Destination ...
If you’re having a tough time picking your favorite photo to display, there’s an easy solution: make a collage! Instead of cutting photos and taping them together, which damages them in the process, step up your craft game and create a collage that doesn’t look like it belongs in a college dorm. 1. Frame Multiple ...
Summer brings with it a multitude of blooming flowers. Fields of sunflowers reach toward the sky while hydrangeas fill the bushes. Capture the color and beauty of nature and bring it into your home this season by pressing flowers and making them into a DIY botanical print. FTD walks you through how to press flowers ...
Light is artwork’s greatest friend, allowing us to view and appreciate art, but it is also its greatest foe: it can cause serious, irreversible damage to any type of unprotected artwork. The glass and art preservation industries have developed countless products to protect these precious pieces from light while still allowing us to display art, ...