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~ (Author) "No do-it-yourself activity will save the homeowner or apartment dweller more money than the mounting, matting, and framing of artwork, photographs, posters, documents, and collectibles..." (more)
Key Phrases: backsaw set, floater frame, needlepoint board, Micro Wood, Alto's Model, Source Directory (more...)
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8 full-color pages, 450 b/w photos, 20 drawings 8 x 11.A new and updated edition of the highly popular first edition New sections on using power tools and framing fabric art Complete directory of suppliers Over 40,000 copies of the first edition sold Framing a favorite picture, whether a gallery piece or a childs drawing, can be easy and inexpensive thanks to this revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller. Home Book of Picture Framing is the most comprehensive guide to mounting, matting, and framing oil paintings, watercolors, posters, photographs, calendar pages, and greeting cards without spending a fortune. Complete with sections on safety, tools, materials, and techniques, the book contains all the information needed to prepare homeowners for their first project. For those wanting to turn this skill into profit, the author gives advice on starting a business. Guidelines for framing three-dimensional objects are included, and new sections on using power tools, framing needlework, and creating hinged and easel-style frames demonstrate the most recent trends in framing. Kenn Oberrecht is the author of several woodworking and photography books, including the popular first edition of Home Book of Picture Framing. He lives in North Bend, Oregon. Recently, my wife, Patty, and I were brousing in a gourmet shop in Florence, Oregon, when she noticed a large, framed poster and asked the woman behind the counter if it was for sale. The proprietor said she had unframed copies available and began to tell her about getting it professionally mounted and framed. When Patty told her that Im a framer, the woman turned to me and said, Maybe you can tell meI think I paid too much, but I didnt ask ahead of time. So I didnt complain when the framer charged me $250. I gulped and took a second look at the poster. . . . I made a quick assessment and told the woman that she could have framed it herself for about $50. from Chapter One, Home Book of Picture Framing 2nd Edition

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  • Paperback: 278 pages
  • Publisher: Stackpole Books; 2 edition (May 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811727939
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811727938
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,315 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A marvelous how-to!, June 24, 2000
By Donald Lawson (Allentown, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book based on the positive comments left by the other reviewers here. This is a wonderful book. Possibly the best how-to-book on any subject I have read. The text is easy to follow and the pictures used to clarify the text were obviously selected with a great deal of care. I can not stress the choice of photographs used to illustrate this book enough, they are superb. The book explains each process in a systematic manner. You are never left with the feeling that something is missing. From the table of contents to the index, the quality of this book comes through. The address, telephone numbers, email, and description of services for 85 different suppliers are listed. It even covers the economics of purchasing ready-made frames at discount prices. This is truly a comprehensive work on framing for the novice and intermediate framer. This is one book purchase you will never regret.
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138 of 142 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you could have only one Framing Book, this is it!, October 23, 1999
By Charles Anderson (Mesquite, Texas) - See all my reviews
Accessible, readable and right on target. Clear instructions tell you how, with what and why. Very good resource for techniques, tools, materials and even a little design theory. An excellent book for both the crafts-person, or the crafts-person wanna-be. You can get confidence to start almost anything from reading this book. Beware, you may even want to buy tools! Even if you never make anything, you'll get tips on ready-made frames, glass, hanging etc. etc.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for a beginner., January 24, 1999
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This book gives the reader a lot of good information so they can start framing their own art work with little or no prior experience. The author gives lots of specific examples of tools and materials. He tells you where to get them and which ones work the best.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory survey
I was looking to acquire enough information to start framing a couple of items, and so wanted a book that would discuss the basics in detail. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Chang

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Photographer and Framing
This is a great book. I have always wanted to offer my customers top quality framed and matted photographs, but wasn't shure how to go about it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by James P. Graham

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers It All
Author writes from first hand experience and adds in good technical details. Good examples of using common tools and professional tools to create desired results. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jammer

3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly about building picture frames
This book focuses mostly on woodworking techniques and building picture frames, with a minimal amount on matting (using the Alto mat cutter), mounting, or aesthetics (choosing... Read more
Published 23 months ago by share

1.0 out of 5 stars Big Mistake
These questions are misleading - I ordered one book, and received and paid for two - I have sent emails complaining, and all I get back (weeks later) is this stupid email asking... Read more
Published on September 28, 2007 by Daniel M. Stephanian

3.0 out of 5 stars Eener 3000
Treat this as an encyclopedia. There is a lot of good information in this book, but a lot more than you need to get going. Read more
Published on July 27, 2007 by Ian M. Sheffield

1.0 out of 5 stars Very, very outdated
I bought this book as one of several to get started in framing. After lots of reading and research and actual framing, I realize how out-of-date this book is. Read more
Published on January 20, 2007 by Cliff Addy

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Complete from start to finish
Book is in depth instruction & will be very helpful from start to finish for any project. The only negative is that it is in black & white. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by Jill Gallant

2.0 out of 5 stars Be cautious about this book!
This was the first book I bought when I became interested in picture framing. Since then I have read many other books on the subject, met many professional picture framers, taken... Read more
Published on December 13, 2006 by J. Higginson

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Book of Picture Framing: Professional Secrets of Mounting Matting, Framing and Displaying Artworks, Photographs, Posters, F
It is awesome compilation of great information.
Published on March 14, 2006 by Lei White

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