Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success—even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of paper crafts"--Provided by publisher.

Professional secrets of mounting, matting, framing, and displaying artwork, photos, collectibles, carvings, and more.

For most people the moment of truth in decorating a room comes when they are faced with deciding what to hang on the walls, how to frame it, and where to hang it. Now here are hundreds of ideas on how to provide the crucial finishing touch to any room! 150 full-color photographs and 100 diagrams.

Here is the most complete, practical handbook now available on matting, mounting, and framing art. In easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations, this unique book demonstrates ways to achieve a professional presentation of artwork using a limited number of tools and materials. Part One explains how to select the appropriate material for a mat, shows how to measure and lay out the mat, teaches various cutting methods, and shows methods of attaching artwork to the mat. There are easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for making double, triple, folder, and multiple mats, covered mats, oval mats, French mats, glass mats, no-mat mats, and passe-partout.Part Two focuses on the art of framing artwork. Included is all the necessary information about choosing an appropriate molding and frame, cutting and joining, finishing, gilding, toning, and fitting. Through a series of detailed step-by-step demonstrations, you learn how to make a wide variety of frames.Part Three deals with alternative methods of mounting artwork and shows the basic techniques of wet and dry mounting.Matting, Mounting and Framing Art is a book that no artist, craftsman, or photographer can afford to be without.