The ABC’s of Framing
The More You Know…
When you are at a frame shop, do you hear terms you aren’t familiar with? Does it sometimes feel like a foreign language?
We’ll take you back to school – grab a pen & paper and let’s begin!
A is for ART –
The reason and foundation for framing
B is for BALANCE –
Various art & framing components working together
C is for CONSERVATION –
Making sure no materials are used to harm your art
D is for DESIGN –
It must be pleasing to the eye!
E is for ELATED! –
How you feel when you receive your completed project
F is for FRAME –
It holds it all together
G is for GLAZING –
Glass or acrylic protection from dust, bugs and harmful UV light
H is for HANGING –
What else are you going to do with that piece?
I is for INSPIRED DESIGN –
What our designers can do for you!
J is for JOINING –
Attaching the cut moulding together to become a frame
K is for KEEPSAKE –
A special memento fit for framing
L is for LIGHTING –
You want to see the art, so illuminate it!
M is for MAT –
To keep the glazing off your art
N is for NON-GLARE –
Glazing that has a reduced reflection for enhanced visibility
O is for OPEN! –
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
P is for PICK-UP –
We’ll come to you. And we Deliver, too
Q is for QUALITY –
It’s what we build. We want your project to last forever
R is for RELATIONSHIP –
Nothing is more important to us than building one with you
S is for SHADOWBOX –
A deep frame for 3D objects
T is for TAPE –
Special framer’s tape holds fine art in place without damage
U is for ULTRAVIOLET –
Rays that can harm art. Use UV-filtering glazing for protection
V is for VIRTUAL –
We can do this online!
sewickleygallery.com
W is for WOOD –
What most frames are made from
X is for X-BAR –
A cross-bar creating extra strength for textiles or oversize projects
Y is for YELLOWING –
Discoloration that can happen when acidic materials touch your art
Z is for Z-BAR –
Used to hang heavy or large pieces
How many terms did you know?
Most of them are familiar, but if you knew all 26 – you must be a framer!
If you knew 15, you’ve had several pieces framed OR you listen to us when we talk.
If you knew 5, we need to see you more often – Stop in today!
Now you know your ABCs!
Dress Up Your Chalkboard
A chalkboard: The old school way of communicating. Still a great way to capture notes. Here is an elegantly framed chalkboard worthy of the classroom’s attention. Dress up your chalkboard with a custom frame!