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Anatomy of a Custom Picture Frame

8/13/2017

6 Comments

 
Each custom picture frame created by Thornebrook Gallery balances 4 key elements to make your artwork, photographs, keepsakes, and mementos stand out beautifully and protect them from elements such as UV light and other environmental wear and tear.

​Artwork

Picture
Every frame starts with your artwork. Original works, posters, diplomas, certificates, mementos, jewelry, bagpipes...the possibilities are endless! Every other element of the frame is built around your artwork to draw the eye to its most important features.

​Matboard

Picture
Matboard is to custom framing as garnish is to fine dining. Each matboard adds texture, color, and depth to your artwork. Matboard is one the fine details of custom framing that can make the difference between a simple frame and an exquisite presentation.

​Glass

Picture
If you’ve never seen museum quality glass, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. The glass used at Thornebrook Gallery is specially designed to block out damaging UV light while diffusing glare so you see the artwork instead of your reflection. 

​Frame

Picture
The frame is the grand finale! From minimalistic and contemporary to traditional to ornate and decorative, there hundreds of options. With an artist’s eye, we’ll help you find the perfect finishing touch.
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6 Comments
Sariah link
11/15/2017 07:31:05 pm

When I decluttered my old apartment, I saw some mementos that I want to be preserved, and I plan to take it with me to my new home. I think conservation framing is a good idea to keep my mementos as I can display it as part of my interior while making sure that it will be protected from environmental wear and tear. I'll consider your tip on using museum quality glass in custom picture framing my mementos so as to block out UV light and diffuse glare. Thanks for this!

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Kayla link
12/4/2017 04:57:21 pm

I didn't know that picture frame has four key elements. My mom wants to display some of the artworks that she made herself. My dad suggested custom picture framing and shared this article with her. It says that every other element of the frame is built around the artwork to draw the eye to its most important features.

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Gerty Gift link
3/14/2018 06:45:00 am

I found it extremely interesting what you said about museum quality glass. I've been to a lot of museums and never once wondered about why I didn't see my reflection in the glass. This really helped me understand something I didn't even know had been bothering me.

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Kyle Wayne link
3/29/2018 11:58:18 am

It's awesome that you talked about how there are many different ways to frame a picture so it's important to know what you want. My mom is looking to get some custom picture frames to put pictures of her mom in. I'll be sure to talk to her about knowing exactly what she wants before hiring a professional.

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Kairi Gainsborough link
6/27/2018 04:47:35 pm

These are really good examples of custom frames. I like the way the bracelet and the plaque are both featured in one frame. It makes the ensemble feel very professional.

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Angela Waterford link
9/4/2019 08:31:09 pm

Thanks for saying that the possibilities for me to frame my different artworks and photos will be possible if I get custom frames for them. My husband has had enough of the artworks serving as clutter in our room, and he tells me that I should get them hanged on a wall. I think I'll ask around to see if anyone can make some for me.

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