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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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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 |
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 framingsupplies.com Price $14.95 |
Creative Mat Designs, Design Collection 1
Creative Mat Designs, Design Collection 2 Have
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. List Price $24.95
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
List Price $9.95
Alto's Creative Mat Designs 3
Alto's Intro to Matting
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF Learn to build shadow boxes to frame collectibles. • Sports
Equipment • Flags • Dried Flowers • Photographs • Coins • Quilts List price $19.00 |
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 |
 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 |
 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 Compare and Save! |
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 |
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 |
Complete Guide to Basic Mat Cuttingby 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 |
 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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