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Generating Photo Frames Tips

16x24 frames There are five uncomplicated techniques to framing. Phase 1 - Tips on how to Lower Mats Adding a colour border (the mat) around your artwork enhances the picture and offers a restful spot among the graphic along with the image body. The colour and sizing of your mat board should be resolved very first, as this will likely determine the general dimensions of the picture frame. You begin by calculating the exterior sizing from the mat. picture frame sizes To cut the mat make use of a good quality bevel mat cutter and ruler. You'll find several reducing units to accommodate various budgets and skill stages, such as the Mat Master Model 660 to the hobbyists, to the Mat Master 860B or 1060B for the keen home image framer. Mark the borders for being slash to the again in the mat board. Be certain the mat will include the edges in the artwork, by subtracting approx. 3mm or 1/8" in the image measurement (size & width). Slice the mat following the instructions for your mat cutter. Attach the image to your mat using 2 small pieces of acid free tape around the top edge only. Step 2 - How you can Slice the picture Body How much photograph body moulding material will I need? Carefully measure the image and mat you wish to frame. Add an extra (3mm) for "play" to ensure the picture fits easily into the finished image body. Add the size (L) and width (W) together, then multiply the total by 2 to give you the general duration. You also have to allow with the mitre cuts, so multiply the width (W2) in the moulding by 10 and add this to your total. (L W) x 2 (W2 x 10) = TOTAL Building the 45 degree mitre lower in your framing material is most important - your joining will only be as great as your cutting. Always make use of a good quality manual Mitre Saw... we recommend the Proman hand saw which is made in Sweden as the best around the market. Electric powered Drop Saws are not ideal for reducing small delicate photo frames. Superior Measure System helps to make measuring straightforward and eliminates many mistakes. Once you have cut the to start with mitre, slide the image frame material along to the required size about the measuring scale, and set the stop. You are now ready to chop the to start with 2 pieces of your respective photo frame. Change the settings to cut the other 2 sides with the body. Chopping one side for a frame is easy. Slicing the second side to generally be be the same as the initial, is the hard part. With the FrameCo Ezy-Measure System you can slice accurately every time. Action 3 - How to Clamp Frames How do you Clamp the Frame? Clamping the frame tightly is essential for great joining. You can use the a Cord Clamp, or the Steel Strap Clamp to secure the picture body ready for joining. The advantage with the Strap Clamp is that you can see all the four corners from the image body clamped together before joining. So alignment from the corners is effortless. All corners should match up evenly. Apply a little wood glue to all corners from the frame for added strength. Carefully tension the clamp making positive that the corners are aligned then secure the clamp tightly. You are now ready for joining. Move 4 - The way to Join Frames Most photograph frames are joined with a V-Nail. This is the easiest method and it is what the professional photograph framer uses. The FrameCo PushMaster joining tool, inserts V-Nails into the corner of your frame. Two V-Nails in each corner is usually all that is necessary. The PushMaster can be used by hand alone on most photo frames, or you can tap the PushMaster with a mallet if the body is hardwood. The PushMaster can be upgraded to the BenchMaster® which will insert V-Nails into the harderst of timbers. V-nails: How do they work? Upon entry, the sides with the V-Nail are deflected outwards. As it pulls back into its original shape, the join is pulled together. The little curl on the edge with the V-Nail locks the nail into the grain on the timber. Glue alone is not sufficient for strong stable joints, by incorporating a V-Nail you achieve a strong, tight joint. Which V-Nail measurement . . . You make use of a V-Nail about 1/2 the body height. Sizes are: 7mm - 1/4", 10mm - 3/8", 12mm - 1/2", 15mm - 5/8" Action five - How to Finish Frames Take the empty picture frame to a glass merchant and have them minimize a piece of glass for you. If you wish to cut glass yourself use a good quality oil filled cutter, or the Glass Cutter. Use only 2mm plain or non-reflective glass. Fome Core is the ideal backing board as it is light weight, acid free and uncomplicated to cut. You can also use 3mm MDF or cardboard. Place the empty frame face down and insert the glass, then the matted image and lastly the backing board. Use the PushMaster to insert brads or flexipoints into the rear of your image frame to hold everything in place. Use Backing Nails for large frames or heavy items. Flexipoints are flexible and ideal for needlework or when you want to re move the picture, eg. photo frames. To seal the artwork in the frame, tape over the brads/flexipoints using a good quality backing tape. This will likely prevent dust or insects getting into the picture.