Picture Framing: How to Do it Right? Jan. 2014 | Page 3

Purchasing Picture Frames and Supplies If you decide to build a picture frame, you would apparently need to purchase appropriate picture frames and supplies. These can be bought at various locations or stores, but be clever to shop at the right one to ensure financial advantage and getting quality items. However, you wouldn't know what makes a particular choice best unless you have knowledge about the things to look for or check on a picture frame. So, you have to familiarize the types, materials, etc. to make a sound choice. Anyhow, you'd find it clever and convenient to purchase these necessities in online stores. How to Fit a Canvas Picture into a Frame? Generally, the canvas pictures have no acrylic or glass protectors given that the paint on the canvas needs exposure to air. That's why if you'll use that which with a protectore, you should remove it and the hardware from the back of the frame as well. And for proper placement, you have to put the frame down on a table and position the canvas-stretched picture face down on top of the back of your frame. Make sure that you attach canvas offset clips that are wide enough for the depth of the canvas stretcher on all sides of the photograph to hold such in place. You can do it right, of course! It does not really require technical knowledge; all you need is to observe those basic rules and guidelines from www.snappycanvas.com and be creative in the process.