The Complete Guide to Picture Framing - Techniques & Materials

by Jenny Rodwell adn George Short (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1986

  $3.25

  This is a practical guide to the principles and techniques of mounting, framing and displaying framed pictures, and caring for and repairing older pictures and frames. Illustrated instructions cover all the basic skills required, from measuring a picture to cutting a bevelled edge, from mitring corners to golding with gold leaf. There is also advice on choosing the best size, colour and type of frame for the subject, including paintings, needlework, photographs, paintings, and three-dimensional objects.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.77

  This is a practical guide to the principles and techniques of mounting, framing and displaying framed pictures, and caring for and repairing older pictures and frames. Illustrated instructions cover all the basic skills required, from measuring a picture to cutting a bevelled edge, from mitring corners to golding with gold leaf. There is also advice on choosing the best size, colour and type of frame for the subject, including paintings, needlework, photographs, paintings, and three-dimensional objects.