Significance of picture frames


When occupying a newly firbished space, generally first step we take is to make it look more beautiful, especially walls. There are several ideas to decorate a wall but framed pictures are too irresistible, especially for art lovers.

In our previous articles, you might have read about types of Picture Framers NYC.
But another matter of confusion might be choice of best frame for particular kind of art. Here we have listed Three basic types of picture frames. For each type of frame, we have listed its qualities in form of what it signifies and types of art-works that best suit it. 

 Wooden frames :
Signifies : glory, royalty, ancientness, nature, traditional values, heroic attitude, richness etc.
Wooden frames are most widely used by collectionists especially. There are types of wooden frames you can choose from. And those are rustic wooden frames,
custom picture framing nyc mats, paintable wooden frames, antique wooden frames and natural wooden frames. Typically, wooden frames look good in traditional interiors where heavy curtains, smaller windows and darker interiors are there, though sometimes light shaded walls are also suitable. Though wooden frames are quite prone to biodeterioration,

Metal frames :
Signifies : luxury, richness, sharpness, steadiness, modernity, contemporary, professional etc.
Sharp sparkling edges and fine finished metal frames can look like nothing else. Particularly metal frames are good for bright and professional interiors where grace and authority needs to be demonstrated. Basic types of metal frames are colored metal frames, Ed Heck's Art Framing, natural metal frames, antique metal frames and carved metal frames. Colored metal frames are mostly black, though also available in other colors. These frames are also available in other variety of colors. One thing that seperates elegance of metal frames from other types of frames is finishing quality. Metal frames are generally machine-finished and look so stylish due to its clear cut finishings.
 

Fiber/plastic frames :
Signifies : childishness, fruits, transparency, light, happy moments etc.Fiber or plastic frames are light weighted and cheaper compared to other types of frames. A fiber frame will add a childish element to your room space. Generally plastic frames are choose able for displaying childhood photos and memories. Typically, birthday celebrations and party photos look good in pink and blue plastic frames. Plastic frames are available in lots of different forms. Some of the fiber frames give a royal look with golden and silver glazings. Carved plastic frames are great option for them who don't care whether it is wood or not but want the framing to look wooden or metal. hand crafted picture frames

Custom Picture Mats Framing


Photo frames are years long obsession for photo lovers who need to preserve their precious art works, paintings and photos. Initially, photo lovers used photo frames to preserve their memories without affecting its looks but now a days frames have got wide area of applications. Frames are used to preserve anything that is memorable in human life ranging from children scrap books to set of metal cutting tools!
Custom picture mats and Modern frames are available in wide range of materials, shapes, sizes and types. But among this enormous crowd of frames, most well known frames are photo frames and picture frames. Well, both of these are different things as photo frames have a coating or cover of acrylic or glass over photo to prevent it from external damages like scratches and spills.

By structure type, frames are available in four different variations like float frames, shadow box frames, clip frames, Fabric frames and digital frames. Here is a short and digestive intro to each of them.

1. Float Frames
Float frames are special types of picture frames which seperates inside edges of frame from the picture borders. That is why it gives appearance as if the picture is floating inside the frame and it is called float frame.
2. ShadowBox Frames
They protrude from wall when mounted as they are sort of deep boxes covered on front with glass or acrylic, so it is not ideal choice for every space. Shadowbox frames are generally used to showcase embossed objects like college scrap books and embossed picture works.

3. Digital Photo Frames
These are forms of display devices that are used to display pictures without need of supporting devices like computer or printers. You just add some photos manually in it using storage devices like pen drive or hard disk and it will store and display the slideshow of all selected photos. It is not as much decorative as the original wooden, metal and plastic photo frames but still it's choosable for displaying multiple pictures at single place. picture framing

4. Fabric Frames
Fabric frames are usually shabby looking frames covered with fabrics on its edges. These types of frames are used for creating a vintage classy appeal so most common fabric frame colors are white, teal, pink, blue etc.
5. Clip frames
One of the most easy and unconventional form of photo frame is clip frame. This is inherently not a frame at all. In this kind of structure, a picture is embedded between two slices of glass or other transparent materials which are joined together using holding clips on all four corners of it. Being quite delicate it is preferable to be used lesser and with only particular styles of interiors where children or pet could not reach easily and destroy it.

5 Most Common Questions about Custom Framing

Picture Framing is an art that develops over years of experience. You have to fit almost nine different elements properly with each other for museum quality picture framing. Expert framers like PaintBoxSoho have a great blend of skilled artists and years long framing experience with which they provide top notch framing services.

 On customers' side, it is quite tough to maintain framed pictures in its ideal condition. Even before buying a ready made frame or getting some kind of custom framing it is wise decision to have some expert advice. Anyone with a good taste can choose the most suitable picture frame according to the picture colors and shades but still picture framing experts are more preferable as they also have sound knowledge of material quality and suitability. Because only looks is not enough. Framing material, color, mats, glasses, everything has to be chosen wisely so that a wall piece look good and last long without even a minor injury.

Here is a brief guide answering to common customer confusions.

 Q.1- What is Custom Framing?


Custom Framing means getting your artwork framed by professional framers according to your choices. In custom framing you give some abstract idea of what kind of frame material, color, shape and looks you want your framed pictures to have. Experts scrutinize your expectations and taste and accordingly offer you most suitable solutions. Then you finalize your choice and get it framed.

 Q.2- Why should I opt for it?

Custom Framing is procedure of customizing your picture frames. So it allows you to show off your style and add more accent to your room space. By custom framing you can make the art work more attractive and compelling. Though it may cost a little more than normal framing, if you do not like to compromise your choices and have clear idea of what you need then you should go for custom framing.

Q.3- Which kind of frame is best for my art work?


 This question is not too much tough to answer. Established framers like PaintBox Soho may offer lots of frame styles to choose from and you may get confused in choosing the most suitable frame. There may be too many factors you can consider for example you can consider your wall color, room aesthetics, or overall home style.But most preferably you can choose the frame according to your art work style. If it is a classic photo of some historical moment, you should choose classic framing like gold leaf frame or wooden frame made of Mahogany or Walnut woods. If it is a modern art work for example, a photo of rock star singing on stage, then it should be framed with some peppy, uncommon elements like brushed metal frame and wine red mat. Or if it is some thing in-between classic and modern style, you can go for framing styles which are blend of modern and vintage elements.

 Q.4- Why should I spend more bucks when I could get it framed with ready made frame myself?


 Art work is a precious thing and once spoiled, it is quite tough to retain it in to its original condition, or may be impossible. When you get a ready made frame, all elements will not fit with each other exactly. After a time, as a result, dust may gradually get inside the wall piece and your art work may diminish or may be atmospheric condensation could spoil its looks. If you get picture framing done by experts, all elements will be fitted properly and so external condensation and dust particles will not spoil it. Acid free Mats, proper fittings and technically sound equipment will keep it as it is even after years.

Q.5- What precautions to take for maintaining the wall piece in its good condition forever?


 Few basic precautions to maintain the wall piece in its healthier conditions for years are as follows, -Regularly clean the glass with glass cleaner liquid and old news paper or glass cleaning fabric.
-Check the back of wall piece weekly for condensation and injuries.
-While purchasing picture framing service, make sure that materials used are acid-free.
-Hang the art work on proper heights to make it look good and keep it out of reach of children.
-Whenever you transport it over distance, make sure it is packed with wraps of softer materials around it and packing is tight enough so that external shocks can not shake it too much and cause any breakage.
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Unique Wild flower Paintings by Linda Calvert Jacobson At PaintBox Soho


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Linda Calvert Jacobson At PaintBoxSoho
                     
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 Linda Calvert Jacobson is a painter famous for her wildflower paintings, a new contemporary style that is uniquely her own. At PaintBox Soho, you can buy her unique paintings with custom frames and soho picture framing.

Picture Framing For Black And White Photographs by Michael Magill



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                                                  Photograph by : Michael Magill

Now-a-days, Black and White photograph is nothing more than a color image applied with some photographic effects. But still it is a stunning and rewarding art even for novice photographers. Sometimes the photo which is just ignorable will surprise you when converted to black and white while sometimes a great colorful photo may convert to a horrible work of art due to black and white effect. It gives freedom to explore a whole new aspect of object. The object which you never found so much interesting may become a matter of beauty when captured in grays.
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So what is so special, the magical thing that works in black and white photographs? Well, i don't know. But still they look stunning and soulful. And when adorned by beautiful picture frames they become truly a soulful piece of art.

Canadian photographer-Michael Magill explored this fact when he discovered the work of Andre Kertesz, Berenice Abbott, and Alfred Stieglitz and some other 20th century photographers, and he decided to move to New York to pursue a career in photography. Michael Magill is a self-taught photographer. He has been doing his own darkroom photography and capturing the photos of streets inside the New York City for more than 30 years.
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 At Paintbox Soho, we sell original and limited edition framed art-works of creative artists like Michael Magill, Ed Heck, Nick paciorek, Matt Horner and Linda Calvert Jacobson. Though some photographs may look stunning even without frames but still getting picture framing is preferable as it protects the beautiful artwork, especially when framed by expert framers with high quality acid free material. Picture framing will add a big plus to the appearance of artwork when frame is chosen properly. That's why we provide assistance to our customers in choosing proper picture frames suitable to the artwork.

For Black and white portraits, generally we suggest white mat and black colored frames around the photograph. Though wooden frames or metal frames can also suite black and white photographs sometimes. To give a traditional look, Wooden photo frame is preferable as it has un-sharp edges and elegant look while metal frames are suitable for modern edge look because it has sharp edges and it looks bolder and stronger. For example a colorful photo of flowery gardens will look good framed in wooden while a black and white photo of the giant Eiffel tower will look good in metal frame. Most of the time customers’ confusion is about choosing the material of frame. It may be wood or may be Metal. Our experts provide them with a satisfactory assistance that is extraction of years long hand crafted picture frames experience.  

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Paintbox Soho feels very glad to announce this blog on blogger platform. This blog  is fully dedicated to art of framing. We love framing and by this blog we will share you some really framing-full articles

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After serving large clientage in Manhattan's West Village, Paintbox ArtAndFraming established Paintbox Soho in 2013. Paintbox Soho is mainly aimed to provide customers with top-notch custom framing services. We offer museum quality custom picture framing nyc services at genuine, pocket-friendly rates. We only use acid-free material to ensure long, preserved life with high sustainability to your valuable art-works.

      We Offer,

  • Huge selection of frame samples to choose from
  • Expert consultation
  • Huge range acid-free of mats and accents
  • Fillet assembly
  • Large variety of glasses
  • Shadowbox Assembly
  • Picture enlargement
  • Canvas stretching
  • Wet/dry mounting
  • Precise mat cutting with the Wizard CMC 9000
  • Fast free neighborhood pick-up and delivery
  • Dedicated, Friendly experts' staff
  • Sale of original art-works and limited edition prints
  • Frame repair services
  • Local,National and International delivery

    For more details please visit our official website : museum quality picture framing

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