Friday, June 19, 2015

Basics Of Picture Framing Dublin

By April Briggs


After getting your supplies and frame materials then it is time to get down and do the actual work of framing. This starts with choosing the space you will be working from. It is recommended that this should be a clean and flat surface like a large table of the counter tops in the kitchen. The work surface should be protected using a Kraft paper, a corrugated board or a table pad. The following are the basics of picture framing Dublin.

All the packages that have been ordered for the work are opened and assembled neatly to simplify the work. Make a confirmation to see whether all the items that you ordered have been delivered and also do not throw the materials used for packaging until your design has been framed to your satisfaction. When the packaging is delivered, check to see if they have given you the instructions for framing.

The essentials for the process include linen tape, acrylic cleaner, wire and screw driver. These ones are gathered together in an organized manner. There are other tools which are available in doing the job but they are not necessary and one can still go on without them and succeed in doing a commendable job of framing.

This art work is then mounted to a backing of foam core. What follows after this is hinging or taping a mat board onto foam core or on another mat board whichever is your preference. Then the product is set aside to be used later.

The next step is preparation of acrylic. This is done by peeling a side of protective liner from the side that will come into contact with the piece of art. The peeled side is placed side down on the assembly of the art and the other side is peeled off. In the case where the acrylic been used has ultra violet or non-glaring properties then the side to face up is usually indicated on package.

Next come the framing bit. In the event that you are assembling a metallic frame then the side and bottom rails are placed face down on the work surface. The art assembly is slid inside the incomplete assembled frame thereafter. The treatment of the frame is put face down and its top rail inserted. The corners are then tightened. Spring clips are inserted under the metallic frame channel at this point for provision of a tight and nice fit. Hanging hardware and bumpers are attached.

If the frame you are working with is wooden then it is delivered assembled if its matted length and width is fifty four or less. You proceed from putting it face down and then placing the art face down on inside it too. The art is secured within using clips. The hanging hardware and wires are then screwed. Some framers use point drivers for securing the art into the frame. To get a finished look at the back a double stick tape is run along edges of the frame and a Kraft paper attached. The excess is trimmed off and hanging ware and bumpers attached.

Before hanging you should polish off the finished piece of work using squirts of acrylic cleaner from Novus. This is done in order to ensure the end product of your labor is looking great and of course presentable to anyone looking at it.




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