Matting and Framing Made Easy [Paperback]

Janean Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1996

Step-by-step, easy to master techniques for the beginning framer.



If the idea of framing a piece of artwork—whether it is a watercolor, pastel, oil painting, photograph, or embroidery—intimidates you, Matting and Framing Made Easy is the book you've been waiting for. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide covers everything you need to know in order to make a high-quality frame. Using simple, step-by-step demonstrations, certified professional framer Janean Thompson covers six subjects:





• Measuring

• Mounting

• Matting

• Glazing

• Framing

• Hanging Artwork




By following the detailed instructions in this fully illustrated book, you'll master the fundamentals of framing and be inspired to custom-design projects.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Since the cost of framing often exceeds the price of the artwork itself, it pays to know how to do it yourself. This book offers thorough background on all the basics--measuring, mounting, matting, glazing materials, and frames--for both archival and non-archival techniques. Even if you're not ready to invest in specialty tools like a mat cutter or miter box, you'll find useful instructions on working with ready-made frames using simple tools (a ruler and utility knife). In addition to coverage of traditional artwork, directions are provided for specialty items, such as tiles and needlework, and for incorporating slightly dimensional items on the mat to accent the framed piece.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823030474
• ISBN-13: 978-0823030477
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #596,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one gives you your money's worth of useful information!, September 27, 1999

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[e-mail] (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matting and Framing Made Easy (Paperback)

This is simply the best book currently out there for the do-it-yourself framer. In particular, after looking at dozens of books in libraries and bookstores, it's the only book I found that really gives satisfactory attention to archival considerations, pros and cons of different methods of mounting artwork, and protection of the framed materials from moisture in the environment (a real area of concern if you're living in an extremely high-humidity region, as I am!). After an hour or so of browsing through the book, I already felt I had gotten my money's worth in answered questions and useful information. Everything the beginner needs to know, plus a little more in-depth information for those of us who have already learned the basics. Recommended!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good on all but technique, March 22, 2005

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Toccarocca "Toccarocca" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matting and Framing Made Easy (Paperback)

As a total beginner, I thought this book was very strong on presenting information about materials and archival vs. non-archival and such. However, I found the author's instructions on specific techniques to be lacking...I often had to read them many times just to understand a fairly simple procedure.

31 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed with the content of this book., October 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Matting and Framing Made Easy (Paperback)

The author uses terminology which he has not previously defined and the instructional steps are not always easily understandable.