Matting and Framing Made Easy (Paperback)

~ (Author) "An interest in the presentation of your original artworks or your artwork collection might be one of the best reasons to consider framing the pieces..." (more)
Key Phrases: surround mat, artwork sandwich, conservation mounting (more...)

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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 Description

Framing can be difficult and costly for the novice, but thanks to this book, now anyone can make a frame. In simple, step-by-step instructions, it covers six subject areas: measuring; mounting; matting; glazing; framing; and hanging artwork. 150 color illustrations.

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: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,802 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 48 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

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

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!

31 of 39 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

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

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Toccarocca "Toccarocca" - See all my reviews

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.