The Complete Guide to Framing Techniques, Materials

This book will help anybody — amateur and professional artist, collector, or decorator — who needs to frame anything. Inside you'll find expert instruction that includes: 40 step-by-step sequences where you’ll learn how to cut moldings, form tight corners, assemble frames and more 300 color and black-and-white illustrations How to take an ordinary frame and transform it into a unique, one-of-a-kind showcase for your artpieces Tips on matting, assembling, finishing and even repairing frames Advice on how to mix, match and group frames decoratively