Overview
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Describes the creative considerations and the process behind matting and framing, and shows how to plan and hang a photo display, whether in a gallery or in your home.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Using this course
- Understanding why we frame
- Visiting a professional framing studio
- Working with a framer's vocabulary
- Conversing with a framer
- Selecting a mat
- Deciding on the window size
- Understanding standard vs. custom mats
- Using a handheld mat cutter
- Using a production mat cutter
- Assembling the mat
- Mounting art in a mat
- Mounting the art with photo corners
- Mounting the art with repositionable mounting adhesive (RPMA)
- Exploring troubleshooting techniques
- Selecting a frame
- Understanding the kinds of glazing
- Cutting glass
- Scoring acrylic
- Sawing acrylic
- Keeping the glass clean
- Assembling an easel back frame
- Assembling a metal frame
- Using a V-nailer to assemble a chopped frame
- Putting the frame, glazing, mat, and art together
- Using a band clamp for assembly
- Reviewing alternative hanging devices
- Prepping the show
- Using a wall as a canvas
- Hanging the show
- Introduction to hanging tools
- Using lasers for precision
- Hanging on plaster and lath
- Hanging on either drywall or panelling
- Hanging on brick, stone, or steel
- Lighting your work
- Goodbye
