In this section I provide you with some helpful hints that will help you achieve each stage of your picture framing projects. The sections are based on logical steps of the picture framing process and represent a summary of that particular section of my Picture Framing Book or the instructions that come with each kit in the Shop.
Fitting & Box Frames This page provides a summary of how best to fit your pictures once the frame has been made. This summary is based on the full set… Read More
Needlework and Canvas Useful Tips for Stretching Oils on Canvas Lacing the needlework Oils are usually painted to fit standard stretcher bars. These are available to buy at most art… Read More
Decoration & Ovals Useful Tips for Mount Decoration Examples of decorated mounts Store gold / silver pens for line / bevels horizontally not vertically Shake the pens well before use Test the… Read More
Frame Cutting and Assembly This page provides a summary of how best to use the mitre saw and the mitre vices that I recommend to cut and assemble your frames.… Read More
Framing Examples What can be achieved These are all pictures that can be framed after completing various lessons from my classes. Headley Mill This watercolour of Headley Mill, Hampshire was… Read More
Mount Cutting Multiple Aperture Mounts This page provides a summary of how best to use the mount cutter that I recommend. It also forms a summary of the instructions that… Read More
