Resources for Framing
This information is from a talk and demo I did with Tom Briere at Artists Corner and Gallery in Acton, MA on June 1, 2017. We hope it's helpful to you!
A Blogpost on Framing that I posted with pictures and information on where to buy supplies:
An Excellent Talk given by Franken Frames owner, Roger Chase – all About Framing (also available as a podcast):
Links to the tools we used and where to get them:
Fletcher Framemaster Point Driver and Points
D-Rings (strap hangers) and screws
Braided hanging Wire
Awl
Nail set (hardware store)
Small claw hammer (hardware store)
Needle nosed pliers (hardware store)
Wire cutters (hardware store)
Scissors
Small bean bags (2-3) used to hold down the contents of a frame while using the hanging tape and hinging tissue below.
Bumpers from framing4yourself.com
OR
Bumpers from Amazon.com
Mat stock (acid free)
Backing material (acid free)
Lineco Linen Hinging Tape
Lineco Hinging Tissue
Acid Free Photo corners
Cotton Gloves
Self-healing cutting mat
Where to buy frames online:
Florida Frames
Canvas Place
King of Frame
Metro Frame
Graphik Dimensions
Other Resources for frames, mounts, and materials:
Jerry's Artarama (NC)
Dick Blick (Boston)
Redimat (CA) - precut mats, custom mats and show kits (mat, backing, clear bag)
Art to Frame (NY)
Logan Graphic Products Inc - mat cutter
List of Local Frame Shops (for glass, mats, and custom frames):
Powers Gallery, Acton (glass, mats, frames)
Gallery 7, Maynard
Picture Yourself! Chelmsford (glass, mats, frames)
Big Picture Framing, Westford (glass, mats)
Acton Framers, Acton
A Blogpost on Framing that I posted with pictures and information on where to buy supplies:
An Excellent Talk given by Franken Frames owner, Roger Chase – all About Framing (also available as a podcast):
Links to the tools we used and where to get them:
Fletcher Framemaster Point Driver and Points
D-Rings (strap hangers) and screws
Braided hanging Wire
Awl
Nail set (hardware store)
Small claw hammer (hardware store)
Needle nosed pliers (hardware store)
Wire cutters (hardware store)
Scissors
Small bean bags (2-3) used to hold down the contents of a frame while using the hanging tape and hinging tissue below.
Bumpers from framing4yourself.com
OR
Bumpers from Amazon.com
Mat stock (acid free)
Backing material (acid free)
Lineco Linen Hinging Tape
Lineco Hinging Tissue
Acid Free Photo corners
Cotton Gloves
Self-healing cutting mat
Where to buy frames online:
Florida Frames
Canvas Place
King of Frame
Metro Frame
Graphik Dimensions
Other Resources for frames, mounts, and materials:
Jerry's Artarama (NC)
Dick Blick (Boston)
Redimat (CA) - precut mats, custom mats and show kits (mat, backing, clear bag)
Art to Frame (NY)
Logan Graphic Products Inc - mat cutter
List of Local Frame Shops (for glass, mats, and custom frames):
Powers Gallery, Acton (glass, mats, frames)
Gallery 7, Maynard
Picture Yourself! Chelmsford (glass, mats, frames)
Big Picture Framing, Westford (glass, mats)
Acton Framers, Acton