| FRAMER'S CORNER Framing Focus: Framing Your Children's Artwork Do you have a budding Picasso in your family? Does your third-grader come home proud as can be of a painting he or she made? Surely, you'll want to treasure this art and let everyone who visits you enjoy it as well. Why not have it custom framed for your den or living room to show just how special it is? Your child's artwork provides endless possibilities for home décor. Custom framing your children's artwork shows you love how they express themselves and encourages creativity and self esteem. At the same time, you are proud to hang their art for all to see and enjoy. And, what grandparent wouldn't be more than happy to receive a grandchild's masterpiece for their home? Custom framing this art adds to its appeal and reflects how you value it. There are many creative and fun ways to frame children's artwork. It can be framed to hang in a child's room or in any room in the house. Choosing where to hang the painting depends upon the art and its final presentation. Framing can enhance your child's art in a number of ways depending on the design you choose. The results can be amazing. A brightly colored frame with a complementary mat will turn a simple painting of apples and oranges into a fun piece for the kitchen. An elaborate, gold leaf frame with a fillet and double mat can make the art look like a museum piece, perfect for your living room. Framing also works for arts and crafts projects. Pottery projects, masks, papier mâché and other creative items can be framed with a wide, thick moulding that makes a great conversation piece and a focal point for a room or hallway. Children also enjoy having art in their rooms. Posters and art provide visual stimulation and evoke a happy atmosphere, but their pride is multiplied when the art is of their own creation. Hanging posters and other artwork on your walls is a great way to enhance your home, but try taking your décor to another level by proudly displaying your own child's art. From classic to contemporary approaches, you'll find that working with us will help you find the right colors and textures for frames and matting that will create just the right home for your very own Picasso. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Preservation Tip Chances are, what you want to frame would benefit from preservation framing. After all, if you're framing it, you want to protect it and make it last for as long as possible. Items can be preserved for years to come with preservation framing techniques, such as glass or acrylic that filters our ultraviolet light, reversible mounting methods, and sealing the frame package to minimize the effects of humidity or extreme changes in temperature. Another important aspect of preserving your art is to use the right matboard. Ask us about preservation-grade matboards that are acid-free and safely surround the art. These matboards prevent the yellowing and degradation of paper. Preservation matboards are available in all colors and textures and enhance any framing project. Creative matting adds to the beauty and enriches the artwork while keeping it safe for the future. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Framing Term: Fillet What is a fillet? A fillet is a small moulding placed inside a frame or over a mat to enhance the design of the finished piece. Fillets add a sensation of color and texture to works of art because they are more dimensional than mats and add drama by helping the eye focus in on the artwork. Combining fabric mats with fillets is another very popular, creative, and versatile way to frame artwork. A design can include a frame and fillet that are the same or different, depending upon the art and the effect desired. Come in with that special photo or piece of art, and we will design a beautiful package with a fillet to complement it. Your artwork won't just be unique, it will also look fabulous. |
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