These are examples from my professional experience at The Great Frame Up in downtown Indianapolis. The projects shown here are of client’s work as well as my personal projects.
Edge Mounting Example
Edge mounting works well with artwork on heavyweight paper, and this approach to mounting meets preservation standards.
A tray is crafted from acid-free backing paper, but the backing paper must be sized large enough to be folded over the edges of the artwork.
Strips are left on the corners to allow the tray to be mounted to the substrate. The strips are attached with water-activated linen tape.
Year
11/13/2021
Cove Mat Construction
A cove mat is a skillful approach to adding depth in a frame design.
The cove is created by cutting a v-groove into the mat board, and by mitering the corners of the board.
Using foam board as building blocks, the walls of the mat are supported.
The structure is durable, and provides adequate air space between the artwork and the glazing. This method works well with dimensional objects.
Year
04/24/2022
Shadowbox Example
Our client wanted their childhood charm to become a wall-hanging piece.
There were a few challenges; creating a frame deep enough to prohibit the dangling objects from scratching the glazing, and designing a structure to shape the hat.
A shadowbox frame and a 3-inch wide frame are combined by using glue, staples, and Tyvek tape.
The mount was made by cutting many layers of foam board, and the hat was attached with silk pins.
Client
Marinelle
Year
04/22/2022
Below is a gallery dedicated to recent and favorable projects.
The strongest custom builds come with exceptional challenges.
