"Matting, Mounting and Framing Art" [Hardcover]

Max Hyder (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This book contains all the basics for the artist or photographer who is interested in doing his or her own framing and mounting. Hyder explains the characteristics of various kinds of mats and frames, and he includes instructions and illustrated examples for using them. Tools, raw materials, and specialized treatments such as fabric-covered mats and gold leafing of frames are also covered. The mounting section includes both wet and dry mounting methods. The author's step-by-step instructions are good and should enable his readers to achieve professional-looking results. There are not many good, well-illustrated books on this topic available, and this one should be welcome in art and crafts collections. Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (May 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082303027X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823030279
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,889,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, April 6, 2008

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topbook (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: "Matting, Mounting and Framing Art" (Hardcover)

Wonderful book on how to mat, do ovals, french and glass mat. Then there is step by steps on how to do moldings and shadow box, platform and easel back. Tons of photos.

22 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Book is almost useless, May 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: "Matting, Mounting and Framing Art" (Hardcover)

This is the worst how-to book I ever read. I thought it would teach me how to mount and frame a lithograph and this book does nothing but confuse the reader. After reading the book, I still don't have a clue on the proper way to frame a lithograph. And this is from a guy who fixes, designs, and builds about anything I ever tried. I need to find another book.

2.0 out of 5 stars Glad it was Cheap, June 1, 2010

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CamGuy (Cowden, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: "Matting, Mounting and Framing Art" (Hardcover)

I purchased this book in used condition for just a few dollars. That's the best part. I was looking for a reference book to pick up a few tips on matting after purchasing a mat cutter. After flipping thru it, it strikes me as being outdated unless you want to use basic household tools. There was some interesting information in this book, but I expect it will just collect dust on my shelf.