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Here are some typical picture frame sizes that you will come across on our website: cheap 4×6 silver picture frames, classy glass picture frames, cheap 8×10 picture frames, and you will also find information on picture frame shop supplies, and a photoframe shop section for all you digital photo enthusiasts.
Consider both gallery style picture frames and non-gallery picture frame styles when making a frame selection. The majority of custom framing is finished in ‘gallery-style’ picture frames and moldings. I would guess this to be true because the bulk of revenue of most custom framing shops is derived from galleries, or individuals looking to frame art for their homes.
You may wonder what is so special about gallery-styled framing. Well, first it is more expensive and more elaborate. Gallery-style picture framing will have the artwork set off the wall and highlighted. This is to present the image, or panting, without distracting the viewer.
If you can picture this…the framing would be set with a thin black frame on a large white mat, or background. The large mat would skimpy be a margin of approximately four inches all around the piece of artwork, giving the artwork all the attention. There is a benefit for this style, which comes in the form of consistent. Many galleries utilize this approach to show off several different pieces of artwork.
In the case of photography, having the same picture frame setup will increase attraction and familiarity with that one photographer. You can always shop for picture frames by size or other specifics first before making a decision.
Now, how about the non-gallery style of picture framing.
If you are choosing picture frame size for a large print, consider this style because it seems to be the easier method to using picture frames for artwork; it is much different and requires a good ‘feel’ for art.
When selecting picture frames for non-gallery display, your goal is to match the artwork with an appropriate frame color, style, and material. The best way to find the right color is to match one of the artwork’s primary colors with a frame color. Shape also is applied, based on the image flow. When you wonder how to match the flow of the image, this is where custom framers assistance comes into play.
Why don’t we cover some of the usual picture frame dimensions
Finding the right picture frame dimensions for your artwork can be a difficult task, so let us start by clarifying some of the basic picture framing verbiage and understandings.
Size of your artwork: this is the size of your printed image, it is not necessarily the size of the paper. For example, you can print off an 8×10 photo from almost any printer, usually though, it is onto 8×11 paper.
Opening mat size: you will find that the size of the artwork in your hand will be different once framed. this is because the typical frame will lay over the mat by approximately quarter inch. This helps in also securing the artwork in place.
Size of the frame: now the tough part …determining the size of the picture frame needed. Excluding the discussion of the mat size, you may note that when discussing frame sizes, there may be a variance in how it is described. For example, one framer may refer to an 8×10 picture as needing an 8×10 frame. this sounds right, because that is how most of us have purchased frames at the store. However, the frame size may actually be 11×14 and another framer will use that specific size to also declare the frame size for your 8×10 artwork. Also, all frames are cut a bit larger; usually about 1/8″, to accommodate for the glass, or acrylic, overlay.
Molding size: also termed as the outside frame size, vary’s from frame to frame. In most cases, it is a matter of taste, though keeping it still appealing.
Another term used primarily by the framer, is called rabbit depth. This is just calculating the depth needed to handle the glass, mat, and your artwork.
We hope you have enjoyed our article about picture frames.
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