I think my favorite part of picture framing
is the shadowboxing of special collector items. These items are always
unique and the job is always different. Some times it can be
challenge, but what a reward at the completion.
I love doing the creative layout on the items, metals, scarves,
picture, baby clothes, jewelry and all the lovely keep-sakes that my
customers bring in to frame. Always assemble and secure items so that will not
damage each other. Gluing the back of a metal directly onto the frame backing is OK.
Glue a fabric items BIG NO NO. Use some common sense. If you need to
take it apart? can it be done? without damage to any art items? Fabric items
should be pinned or stitched. I once reframed a beautiful old garment
with tons and tons of beading on the front and was shocked to see that the
original framer had "hot glued" that beautiful aging garment to the
backing board. I nearly cried.
And obviously you need a frame with enough depth for the deepest items
you are putting into the frame, plus the depth of the glass and back board.
It is amazing how shallow a deep frame is. I have included a drawing of how
we cut foam board sides for the frame and cover them with fabric. This side
spacer hold in the glass and provides a place for the art work.
The side spacers can be inside lined with colored mat board or you can
fabric cover them. You will see them from the front of the frame.
 we
will ship shadowbox frame assemble
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