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.
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.
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.
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.
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.