What Does Archival Mean?
You hear the term "archival" all the time when it comes to custom picture framing but what does it actually mean?
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Why We Don't Recommend Chain Store Picture Framers
A lot of people take their artwork to almost anyone. Just because a company has a popular name does not mean that they are superior in value
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Frame For Your Art Or For The Space?
We get asked this question often, should I be framing for the artwork or for the space? And the truth is, it depends...
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
What To Expect When You Come In For Framing
Truth is the amount of frame samples normally overwhelms people! Many have never seen so many options. This is why we are here!
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
How To Pick A Mat
Funny enough there are standards un the fields of aesthetics and artwork display but there is also just what looks good, and sometimes...
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Which Glass Should You Use For Your Artwork?
Picking the correct glass for your artwork can be not only intimidating but also confusing! In our stores we display every time of glass...
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
What Is A Floating Mat?
When the artwork is on top of a mat board instead of below it that is called a float mat as opposed to a traditional mat that has a hole...
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
How To Create A Collage Art Wall
If you are into art and design then chances are you have searched for a good collage wall or just come across one. Pinterest is amazing for
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 1 min
What Is Traditional Matting?
Traditional matting is a board with a hole cut in it so that the artwork can show through the hole but be held down by the surrounding...
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Why Is It Better To Use An Independent Custom Picture Framer?
I get so happy when clients I’ve had for over 15 years come to me and they say, "remember that first piece we did together? I still love it!
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
Should I frame for the space or for the art?
Should a picture be framed for the space it is going in or should we pick framing for the piece?
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Melissa Sherman-McNulty
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
My favorite part about framing...
I love people, I love their stories and I am fascinated by our differences. I love stories of why they brought me a piece of art to...
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