The Starving Artist’s Guide to Wood Picture Frames

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So you want a wooden frame for your artwork… If you have an abundance of artwork lying around, you might wonder what to do with it. Rather than leaving it to collect dust, you can hang it on the wall without breaking the bank! In order to accomplish this goal you need to know the proper way to purchase wood frames that will help to…

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Laser Engraving – What to Look for in an Engraver

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Laser engraved products are absolutely storming the market, anywhere from engraved jewlery to engraved hunting rifles. A big draw to this is personalization; being able to modify a product so that it reflects something with meaning to the consumer. It goes without saying, then, that laser engraving is something that must be done with the utmost care and skill to give the customer exactly what…

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From Cheap Poster Frames to Wall Art Masterpiece!

Posters from your childhood might have looked good simply tacked up on the wall, but those beautiful posters you bought from a museum or your favorite vacation spot needs more than a tack on the wall. It is rather simple to make a poster look classy and stylish, simply by adding the right frame. Cheap poster picture frames can be found easily and with the…

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Deluxe Poster Frames

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Jennifer in this video will show you the differences in our Deluxe Poster Frames and exactly what makes them so special. Deluxe poster photo frames are available in large sizes (like our large picture frames) and also feature a wider profile than what you will find in our corrugated, hardboard or foamcore lines. You can also have a look at our Budget Saver line (somewhat…

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A Picture Framing Guide – New York Times Style Magazine

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A video from London Sessions Productions and Rita Konig presents “The Decorations of Houses”, A Guide to Picture Framing. We were thrilled to see such a well-done and honest video on this subject from the New York Times. In this video, interior designer Rita Konig explains the value and versatility of a picture frame (and of custom framing in general. Rita is known in framing…

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DIY Art Projects

Pinterest DIY Projects

Sometimes, you need an extra little bit of motivation to get started with a new year – especially if you’re a creative type. Luckily, we have Pinterest to keep us in the know about simple DIY Art Projects throughout the year. If you haven’t joined the Pinterest community (or worse, haven’t heard of Pinterest), it may be time to crawl out of the rock you’ve…

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Gallery Ideas for Contemporary Homes

Contemporary homes and décor take a minimalistic approach to design. This allows for plenty of open space and oftentimes, empty wall space as well. Incorporating a photo gallery will add beauty to your home without taking up too much space. Let’s take a look at some contemporary gallery ideas for different areas of the home. Entryways A home’s entryway is one of the best places…

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Framing for the Community – Custom Framing

Frame USA’s retail store located in Cincinnati, Ohio has a great number of partnerships with local businesses. We take pride in not only framing custom orders from around the United States, but also right in our neighborhood! This image is brought to you by Queen City Racquet Club, a tennis club here in Cincinnati. Pictured here is a shadow box frame with the athlete’s jersey,…

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Framing Artwork – Artist Perspective

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If you follow our Paper.li news feed, we try to share some great advice in the art and framing community throughout the week. One article that stood out to use was and article called “Framing Artwork”, a robust and long-winded article on art becoming  more than the act of creating art, but also involving labor and democracy, that art makes up more than creative and…

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