Artists & Illustrators

CHOOSING a frame

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

here are four main types of frame. A classic frame-and-mount combination is the safe choice and will complement most artworks. A tray frame is a good option for a canvas or board, as they don’t require glazing and the frame sits level with the surface of the artwork. A box frame is a deeper frame with a fillet that creates a space between the glass and the artwork, which is fitted edge to edge. A floating frame is a variation on the box frame, in which the artwork sits

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