Picture Framing, Vol. 1 (Library of Professional Picture Framing) [Paperback]

Vivian C. Kistler (Author), MCPF (Author), GCF (Author)

Book Description

Series: Library of Professional Picture Framing | Publication Date: January 1, 2006

Cutting & joining wood & metal moulding, ordering frames, cutting glazing, measuring, basic mat cuts, mounting equipment & methods, color, proportion of frame design, stretching paintings, conservation. Layout of frame shop, work order processing. History of Framing,

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About the Author

Vivian Carli Kistler, MCPF, GCF, Adv. Vivian Kistler is a leading picture framing expert and in worldwide demand. She owned and operated a large retail gallery and frame shop for over twenty years. She has a degree in art and a certificate in finance. She also owned a craft store and a commercial framing company which supplied framing and art to hotels, coliseums and hospitals. Vivian is the author of numerous books and videos, including the seven-volume Library of Professional Picture Framing. Her monthly articles appear in Art World News, Picture Framing Magazine and Profile magazine. As an educator in the framing and art industry, Vivian travels the world training framers. She is certified as a Master Custom Picture Framer in the USA by the Professional Picture Framers Association and as a Guild Commended Framer, Advanced in the UK by the Fine Art Trade Guild.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Columba Pub Co; Revised edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938655116
• ISBN-13: 978-0938655114
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of Information, November 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Picture Framing, Vol. 1 (Library of Professional Picture Framing) (Paperback)

I was amazed at the amount of information in this book. I covers everything: moulding, mat cutting, cutting glass, etc. I can already tell that it will be earmarked and referenced for a long time.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers a Lot, March 29, 2008

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Jammer (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Picture Framing, Vol. 1 (Library of Professional Picture Framing) (Paperback)

This book covers just about everything you need to know to get started with framing. From the basics to more in depth details. It hits things from frame shapes to conservation to paper to hanging basic items in the frame. There is even a decent section on how to store art and work items. I purchased this and the collectibles volume (#7) and decided to purchase others in the set. I am a medium ability frame maker so I did know some of the information, but enjoyed the review and found new items to learn.