Anatomy of a Custom Picture Frame

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

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.

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​Matboard

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.

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​Glass

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. 

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​Frame

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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