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There are 5 quick steps to framing.Stage one - How to Minimize MatsIncluding a colour border (the mat) all around your artwork boosts the image and delivers a restful space between the image as well as the photo body. The colour and measurement with the mat board must be resolved 1st, as this can decide the general dimensions of your respective picture body. You start by calculating the external dimension of your mat.To chop the mat utilize a high quality bevel mat cutter and ruler. There are numerous slicing programs to suit several budgets and talent amounts, such as the Mat Master Product 660 to the hobbyists, towards the Mat Grasp 860B or 1060B to the eager residence photo framer.Mark the borders for being slash around the back again on the mat board.Make certain the mat will go over the edges on the artwork, by subtracting approx.

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3mm or 1/8" from your image dimensions (duration & width). Minimize the mat following the instructions for your mat cutter. Attach the picture to your mat using 2 small pieces of acid free tape around the top edge only.Stage 2 - The way to Slice the image FrameHow much photo body moulding material will I need? Carefully measure the image and mat you wish to frame. Add an extra (3mm) for "play" to ensure the picture fits easily into the finished photograph frame.Add the length (L) and width (W) together, then multiply the total by 2 to give you the general duration. You also have to allow for your mitre cuts, so multiply the width (W2) from the moulding by 10 and add this to your total.(L W) x 2 (W2 x 10) = TOTALMaking the 45 degree mitre lower in your framing material is most important - your joining will only be as very good as your reducing. Always utilize a good quality manual Mitre Saw... we recommend the Proman hand saw which is made in Sweden as the best about the market. Electric powered Drop Saws are not ideal for cutting small delicate image frames.Great Measure System helps to make measuring effortless and eliminates many mistakes. Once you have lower the 1st mitre, slide the image frame material along towards the required length within the measuring scale, and set the stop. You are now ready to chop the initially 2 pieces of your picture frame. Change the settings to cut the other 2 sides from the body.Chopping one side for a frame is effortless.Chopping the second side to be be the same as the initial, is the hard part. With the FrameCo Ezy-Measure System you can lower accurately every time.Step 3 - The best way to Clamp FramesHow do you Clamp the Frame? Clamping the body tightly is essential for great joining. You can use the a Cord Clamp, or the Steel Strap Clamp to secure the image body ready for joining.The advantage on the Strap Clamp is that you can see all the four corners of the photo frame clamped together before joining. So alignment on the corners is quick.All corners should match up evenly. Apply a little wood glue to all corners of your frame for added strength. Carefully tension the clamp creating guaranteed that the corners are aligned then secure the clamp tightly.You are now ready for joining.Move 4 - The way to Join FramesMost image frames are joined with a V-Nail. This is the easiest method and it is what the professional image framer uses. The FrameCo PushMaster joining tool, inserts V-Nails into the corner on the body. Two V-Nails in each corner is usually all that is necessary.The PushMaster can be used by hand alone on most photo frames, or you can tap the PushMaster with a mallet if the frame is hardwood. The PushMaster can be upgraded on the BenchMaster® which will insert V-Nails into the harderst of timbers.V-nails: How do they work?Upon entry, the sides of the V-Nail are deflected outwards. As it pulls back again into its original shape, the join is pulled together. The little curl around the edge from the V-Nail locks the nail into the grain from the timber. Glue alone is not sufficient for strong stable joints, by incorporating a V-Nail you achieve a strong, tight joint. Which V-Nail size . . . You utilize a V-Nail about 1/2 the body height.Sizes are: 7mm - 1/4", 10mm - 3/8", 12mm - 1/2", 15mm - 5/8"Move 5 - The way to Finish FramesTake the empty image frame to a glass merchant and have them cut a piece of glass for you. If you wish to chop glass yourself make use of a high quality oil filled cutter, or the Glass Cutter. Use only 2mm plain or non-reflective glass.Fome Core is the ideal backing board as it is light weight, acid free and uncomplicated to cut. You can also use 3mm MDF or cardboard. Place the empty body face down and insert the glass, then the matted photograph and lastly the backing board.Use the PushMaster to insert brads or flexipoints into the rear of one's photo body to hold everything in place.Use Backing Nails for large frames or heavy items. Flexipoints are flexible and ideal for needlework or when you want to re move the picture, eg. photo frames.To seal the artwork in the frame, tape over the brads/flexipoints using a superb excellent backing tape. This will prevent dust or insects getting into the image.