How do you frame a canvas? Can you frame an oil painting? These common questions and more are answered in this week’s top 5 questions! 1. What looks best with black and white photographs? This is a question we receive quite often, and one that’s best discovered with a good amount of experimentation. In the end, the answer will vary…
Typography meets interior decorating: designer Tosha Jackson adds Barnwood Picture Frames to her product line The trend in typography as an art form is an increasingly popular option for home design and living spaces. The aesthetic shines in a home especially, where a well-designed group of fonts attract the eye and the viewer can take time to read the text. Tosha…
There has long been a debate on which medium and method is best for art creation. Even at Frame USA, our artists have vastly differing opinions on whether digital art is as effective as traditional, or if traditional is as well-worth the time as digital. In the end though, we all respect one another’s opinions and talents in their own…
Being both an online picture frame company and retail store location, we’ve learned the ins and outs of the framing business. This is not to say that we know everything — far from it! However, we do know a good deal about the difference of the custom photo framing process. When we released Build A Frame, we changed how custom…
As most of you know, Build A Frame is a great web application used to custom-build your frame without the expense of visiting a custom framer. (When you’re spending $150 online vs. spending $300-$400 at a retail framer — the only difference is price!) Now at these great prices, how can you be sure of the quality? Luckily, we have…
Floater frames for canvas paintings are in high demand among painters and photographers who prefer canvas prints. Framing a canvas is a great alternative to simply hanging a standalone canvas: when framed, the art has much more of a safe shell around it to protect from damage to the outer edges. It also improves the look of the art, with…
We take customer feedback very seriously here at Frame USA, whether that involves us replacing a faulty order, thanking a customer for their kind words about our services, or… drawing unicorns on a box? That’s right–one of our more eccentric customers frequently asks for any number of random drawings on their packages, and our team has really had fun with…
When you need a custom frame job, we take it seriously — down to the very last detail. Our customers at City Gear have used our products for quite a few of their stores. The urban apparel store recently requested a large custom order for frames that would be able to “comfortably” fit some of their jerseys and t-shirt brands. You can…
Are you ready for back to school season? We scoured Pinterest for ways to save you time and money when sending your kids back to learn. Whatever your feelings are about back to school season, the time is now upon us to begin thinking of ways to save before the kids head back. Whether you’re sending them off to Elementary,…
This month, we check Pinterest for some great DIY projects for framing and “Around the House” decor. Doing big projects yourself can save you and your family hundreds of dollars — particularly when it comes to home renovations and making your decor stand out. It doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive, and really, that’s what crafting your own…
A deeper study into hanging and arranging framed art A recent help guide by Affordable Art Fair in the UK helped spur us to make another post on arranging, framing and hanging your art. Of course, we’ve made several posts on hanging picture frames, but any additional resource is always appreciated when we speak with artists and gallery owners. Continue…
Community. Whether you’re a business, a family, a nonprofit or an individual, you are formed and molded by your local communities. At Frame USA, we feel that communities from all across the United States can benefit from a little help here and there; especially when they’re making positive differences in their area. We received this great message from Grace Church…
