Finding a frame design for your precious photo in today’s age is not such an arduous task. Good quality frames not only make your picture look beautiful but also helps in keeping the photos fresh for long. Almost anything can be framed- pictures, oil paintings, fabric and many more.
Today you can buy frames at two different places- brick and mortar stores or online stores. Brick and Mortar stores is a place where you can go and physically see, test and choose your frames whereas online stores have the possibility of providing much wider range of frames to choose from .
Frames can be found in various forms such as
General photo frames: They are broad platform which have limitless creativity possibility. All you need is imagination and a little bit of creativity to accomplish stunning looking results. Below are some general photo frames for reference.
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| Photo Frames |
Scenery Frames: Use these frames to create beautiful and real looking sceneries. Given below are few sample which you can consider for scenery frames.
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| Scenery Frames |
Seasonable Frame: They represent the major four seasons along with all type season related designs. Given below are few examples
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| Seasonable Frames - PaintboxNolita |
Other types of Frames: These frames are non-stream photo frames and provide abstract representation of your picture.
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| Custom Picture Frames |
Different frame design help you make your photos represented in different styles. Designs of frame are important for overall look and feel of the picture. What should also be taken into consideration is the amount of protection frame gives to the picture. This is important in order to keep the picture fresh for long
However there are few considerations that you should always keep in mind before buying a frame
Size of the Molding: Choosing Molding width is key to framing. Width of frames should be relative to frame size and if they are too wide then it would distract attention from pictures.
Also, if they are too thin, it might not be in a position to sustain the weight of the glass and the entire frame
- Thin Size: This is around an inch thick and is suitable for frames not larger then 14in x 16.
- Medium size: They are between 1” and 2” thick and are good for 22” x 24” frames
- Large Sized Molding : This would be around 3” or thicker and are good for frames above 22” x 24”
Color: There are many types of colors in molding and it is important that you choose a color that compliments your pictures as well as surrounding it is being placed in. Color of molding is important because it decides whether the focus is drawn towards the picture or is diverted by color of molding
Mat Board: Mat boards are optional and highly recommended. Mats provides stability, protection and also flare to your frame. Mat provides proper spacing between your photo and protective glass. By having space between glass and photo, the photo is protected from sticking onto the frame which prevents color peeling off from it. Besides practical use, Mat also provides many aesthetic benefits. You can use mats to highlight your photos and even match it to your decor
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