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
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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