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This is a really great book by James Miller, MCPF, GCF
This book will lead
you step-by-step through the entire process of shadowboxes, from design,
structures, and permanent and removable mounting to fitting and finishing as
well as marketing. There's also a chapter on shadow box tips and
tricks.
This book is a real bargain at $24.95
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This book explores the specialized and profitable world
of shadowbox framing. This book cover the ins and outs of object
framing and shares the secrets of a successful shadowbox framer.
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Table of
contents
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Creative Mat Designs, Design Collection 1
A book about beautiful mat
designs. Perhaps you have admired the elegant mats sometimes seen in galleries and thought
they were beyond your mat cutting abilities. NOT SO! We have simplified it for you by
writing the directions so you can do it, one cut at a time. Ideally, your success with
these step-by-step instructions will encourage you to branch out and create your own
unique designs.
List price $19.95
framingsupplies.com Price
$14.95
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Creative Mat Designs, Design Collection 2
Review of the Basics, Cathedral, Triple Ovals,
Cut-Out Accent, Panoramic View, Rectang-Octagon with Dovetail Edges, Circular
Window with Scalloped Border, Border Inlay, Freehand Cutting, Inlaid Deco Corners, and
Double-V Corner.
List price $19.95
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$14.95
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Alto's Creative Mat Designs 3Have
you waited for the next book in this series? Wait no more! We
now have Alto's Creative Mat Designs 3 in stock and at the best price
around.
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Alto's Intro to Matting
Filled with over 230 illustrations, this 93 page handbook is intended to
make your life easier. Introduction to Matting has been completely rewritten and revised from the original
Mat Maker's Handbook, first published in 1976. The basic mat cutting information has been updated and
clarified, and many new and creative techniques have been added. All instructions are presented in a
visual style, with simple and clear explanations. Whether you want to cut a simple
rectangular mat or one-of-a-kind complex mat, you will find Introduction to Matting invaluable.
Alt-Intro-Mat
List price $9.95
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Do-It-Yourself
Picture Framing
With a little
practice and the right tools, crafters can make attractive framed pieces
at home. Book includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for
designing framing, cutting mats, choosing frames & equipment, and
framing photographs, needlework, paintings, drawings & art prints.
64 pages.
Log-241-M
List Price $9.95
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Picture Framing
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Complete overview of custom picture framing – from the
equipment to the layout of the shop to the work & order processes! History
of Framing • Cutting & Joining Wood or Metal Molding • Order Chops or Length
• Cut Glass & Plastics • Measuring • Basic Mat Cuts • Mounting Equipment &
Methods • Color • Proportion • Stretching Paintings • Conservation •
Workorders • Floorplans
CP-B116 96pp
8 1/2 x 11
List price $19.00
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Mat Cutting & Decoration
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Step-by-step directions for 50 + mat cuts; basic to
advanced. Measurements • Proportion • Color • Fractions • Faux Finishes •
Hand-cut Designs • Singles • Doubles • V-Grooves • French Mats • Cove &
Fabric Wrapped
Inlays, offsets, double 8-sided mats! Lattice, Multiple
Opening, Kobe, Circles, Ovals, Gothic, fancy corners, 6 & 8 sided, etc.
CP-B019 96 pp 8½
x 11
List price $19.00
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Framing Needlework & Fabric
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Block & stretch needlepoint 12 methods of mounting textiles
Pins, staples, lacing, Fifteen projects Types of needlework and
fabric Fabric construction Notions Cleaning Repairs
Pressing. Frame crewel, needlepoint, cross-stitch, antique samplers, quilt, scarf, kimono,
carpet, scroll, hanky, doily, Persian art, papyrus, weaving & flag.
CP-B027 96pp
8½ x 11
List price $19.00
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Conservation Framing
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Handling Art on Paper Glazing Hinges & support
methods Adhesives Types of Boards Encapsulation
Deacidification Problems & Solutions Projects Framing
watercolors, papyrus, pastels, photos, skin documents techniques for broken and
brittle artwork. Cleaning and repairs.
CP-B035 96 pp 8½x11
List price $19.00
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Mounting Methods
by Kistler, et al
Dry Wet Spray Pressure-Sensitive Types of
Adhesives Mounting Boards Selecting a process Bubbles & Buckling
Workstations Equipment Laminating Canvas Transfer
Step-by-step Projects Reversing Mounting Procedures Puzzles, rubbings,
cut-outs, fabric, photos, oversized & plastic items.
CP-B043 96pp 8½x11
List price $19.00
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Framing Photography
by Allan R. Lamb, CPF
Quick Identification Chart Photography Time Line Early
Presentation Techniques Suitable framing methods for: ambrotype, daguerreotype,
albumen, tintype, Ilfochrome Classics®, Polaroid®, snapshots and more! Mounting: photos
with dry, pressure-sensitive, wet & spray methods. Projects. Creative framing cases.
Hinged boxes and montages.
CP-B051 96pp 8½x11
List price $19.00
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Framing
Collectibles
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Learn to build shadow boxes to frame collectibles. Sports
Equipment Flags Dried Flowers Photographs Coins Quilts
Stamps Baptismal Gowns Arrowheads Toy Train Cars Bean
Bag Animals Plates Books Ceramic Tiles Marionette
Marriage Certificate Diplomas Fans Puzzles Animation
Cells
Perfume Labels Guns Seashells Tools Medals.
CP-B299 64pp 8½ x 11
List price $19.00
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Mat
Decorating
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Sixty four pages of decorative instruction that covers
many tips and ideas for decorating mats. Projects include: Rub-on transfer
designs, painting bevels, stencil design, color panels, woven ribbon mats,
shadow boxes and much more. Also has a section on using mats for memory
album covers.
Written exclusively for Logan by well known author and
demonstrator Vivian C. Kistler, CPF, this book becomes a useful tool for
creative crafters and mat cutters at any level.
LOG-240 List price $8.95
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Decorative
Accessories Made from Moldings
Ever wonder what to do with all those pieces of scrap
moulding? Learn how to transform them into imaginative creations. *What to
Make * How To Measure * Cutting * Building * Lining * finishing Tips *
Step-by-Step Instructions for Building Dozens of Projects and much, much
more!
CP-B604 32pp 8½ x
11
List Price $16.00
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Floorplans
for Galleries & Frame Shops
by Strasburg & Kisler
Maximize your space! 19 floorplans of actual frame shops
& galleries. Equipment, lighting, flooring, storage &
safety. Front & backroom plans for ships from 400 to 4,000 sq.
ft. Design your own with grid paper.
32pp 8½ x
11 CP-B272
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The
Articles of Business for the Framing & Art Trade
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
Advice from the leading expert in the industry! 17
Chapters include: Start up * Credit terms * finance * Leasing * Volume
Framing * Pricing the Custom Product * Advertising * Corporate Production
* Quality Control * Management & Advertising.
CP-B280 192pp 6 x 9
List Price $20.00
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Cutting, Carving, and Decorating Mats
by Brian Wolf
How to choose color combinations and design
well-proportioned mats; multi-angles, V-grooves, inlays, color panels and
Brian's unique mat carving techniques. Includes patterns to trace for
carving designs, numbers and letters. Making traditional ink lines with
ruling pens, Brian's favorite tips and tricks.
CP-B85X 96pp
8 1/2 x 11
List price $19.00
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Complete
Guide to
Basic Mat Cutting
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF
# 238 covers all areas of basic mat cutting
-- layout, color choice, design and
technique. 64 pages of in-depth
information & photos.
List price $8.95
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How
to Build Frameshop Worktables, Fixtures & Jigs
by Paul MacFarland, CPF
Building plans for 25 projects. Build: Worktables *
Tables for mat cutters * Dry mount presses * Tool holders * Frame rack *
Frame jack * Support for length molding * Spool wire box * Roll storage *
Bin cart * Tables * Tops * Cabinets * Clamps * Storage for mats, molding
& customer's goods and more. Materials, tools & techniques.
CP- B361 64pp 8 x 11
List Price $19.00
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