4 Type of Picture Framing to Enhance Your Artwork

A frame is what is common between all art. Which means that the frame is something that holds an important meaning to the picture or the photograph. The frame can be of wood, metal or plastic it is a perimeter that defines where the art ends and the rest of the world meets. Framing can sometimes decide the value of art. The appearance of a photo frame is obviously important and that is what the frame provides. In addition to the locks the frame also provides protection to the picture. Frames are supposed to sustain damage that can be inflicted upon the paintings and we can avoid great amount of damage that can happen to the paintings.

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For enhancing your artwork, general there are four types of frames available at all framing stores. They can be:

1. Wooden Picture Frames

Wooden frames are hard and are good for making craftwork on it, it gives more accenting, it will enhance your artwork or paintings. Wooden frames have a wide range, they come's in various styles, colors and finished. If you want to have custom frame, then it is best for giving you a unique look.

2. Metal Picture Frames

Metal Picture frames are available in a variety of colors, which give it a more attractive look at the colors become more vibrant and sharp by applying for it. It gives a modern look to your frame and resist warping over times.


3. Glass Picture Frames

This is the most attractive type of framing available nowadays, as it gives an extra glow to the whole frame. The glass used for framing are museum quality glass, it differs from the common glass found in house windows in two ways. First, it is much thinner, available in 2mm and 3mm thicknesses (house glass is more in the 8mm range). Second, museum glass is made with supercilious transparency qualities than home glass, and ensuring that the artwork is not distorted by the glass.

4. Acrylic Picture Frames

Acrylic glass is a well known these days in framing world, its traditional name Plexiglas, is a relative newcomer to the farming world. There are many traditional farmers who will not consider this material getting anywhere close to their frame. However, Plexiglas has one major advantage is that it does not break.

In short, all the types of framing has uniqueness in them which will help to make your artwork more beautiful. The best way to protect your artwork is using high quality acid-free materials while framing it. Select framers who offers you with museum quality framing service for framing your valuable artwork.


Paintbox Soho has a knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated staff of craftsmen who stick to strict standards for museum quality custom picture framing services for art galleries in NYC. 

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