Category: Framing Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Your wedding dress will probably be one of the most sentimental and treasured items you'll ever want to preserve and keep for generations to come. After the amount of time it takes to find the perfect dress and the memories you have wearing the dress on your special wedding day, you'll most likely want to cherish this special gown. Consider framing your wedding dress in a beautiful shadow box. This will preserve the dress, keep it safe from harmful light or dust, and allow you to pass your dress on to several generations to come.
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With autumn's arrival and the holidays on the way, now is a great time of year to take out your camera and start capturing beautiful, vibrant outdoor photos. Below are some useful tips to help you take rich and captivating photos of the colorful season.
1. To create a more interesting photo, don't try to capture everything you see. By choosing something with visual appeal or interest, such as a fence, tree or a bridge and placing it off-center, will add greater depth to your photo, an ...
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Proper Packaging and Shipping Techniques for Picture Frames with Glass
Since Church Hill Classics is an expert in diploma and picture framing, we have had a great deal of experience in finding the best way to safely ship frames with glass. There are many little things that come into consideration that make a big difference during the shipping process. Here are a few techniques to keep in mind when packaging picture frames or framed art.
1. Carefully assess the value of the art before packaging or ...
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When packing and handling any valuable artifact or piece of art, it is very important to spend the time and effort planning the proper techniques to pack and transport the item. The requirements vary depending on the value of the piece, although the central premise of assuring that it gets to and from its destination unbroken is a critical consideration.
Art Packing Example Thanks to
I.T.S.: International Transport Services
Special consideration for packing and shipping valuable art:
Whether your ...
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If you are planning to hang framed artwork on a wallpapered wall, here is a great idea to avoid poking holes in the wallpaper that are difficult to repair later.
To minimize damage to the wallpaper, use a straight edge to cut a small "V" in the paper where you plan to insert the nail, then gently peel the V-shaped piece of wallpaper up. next, insert the nail within the "bare wall" opening while holding the top of the V-shaped piece of wallpaper up and out of the way. You can hang your pictu ...
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"Archival Mist" Document Preservation Spray
If you are looking for a quick way to protect your historical family documents from the damaging effects of acid, there is a product available called Archival Mist.
Archival Mist is a solution that will extend the life of paper materials by up to five times! It works by continuously absorbing acids in paper, essentially making the paper acid-free! The spray solution comes in a 5.3 oz. pump bottle which dries quickly, leaves no odor, and continues ...
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With the new Thumbs Up! hanger system you can easily and quickly hang framed art and mirrors up to 25 pounds without the use of any tools! For heavier items use two hangers for a secure and guaranteed hold.
The Thumbs Up! hanger is a secure locking anchor that attaches framed art to drywall in just a few easy steps, leaving just a small hole in the wall. To see a demo of how easy this new product is to use, click here!
This new product is not available in hardware or home improv ...
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Once you finally earn your long-awaited college or university diploma, don't let it sit in a drawer or stay all rolled up in a tube. After all, even the tube or folder that you may use for storage is likely not acid-free - and will, in and of itself, contribute to damage over time. There are three options for showcasing your diploma. A plaque, lamination or custom framing are the choices. The safe and best choice for your diploma is custom framing.
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The pH measurement runs on a scale of 0 to 14 and reflects the relative level of acidity or alkalinity of the material being measured. In the case of picture framing, the pH measurement is an important consideration that will affect the longevity of the item you are framing. A rating of 7.0 (plus or minus .5) is considered neutral. As the pH shifts lower on the scale, it means the material is more acidic; as it shifts higher than the neutral range, then the material is more alkaline. ...
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If you have ever had trouble hanging artwork, there is a new tool available from Qwik Pix Hangers, that will help you easily and quickly hang your art or documents in just four simple steps! It is ideal for displaying an arrangement of framed pictures because it allows you to place the picture exactly where you want it. With Qwik Pix, you can avoid common hanging mistakes like placement too high, too low, or putting extra holes in the wall!
(Image thanks to www.qwikpixhangers.com)
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