Posted by derismen on February 26, 19101 at 20:01:16:
In Reply to: making frames and setting up Picture Frame workshop for home posted by Michael Vestel on August 06, 19100 at 13:44:28:
: I am building a workshop in my home and have most hand tools but few power tools. I would like to use
: the exercise of making picture frames to get some of the necessary power tools, as we have many paintings,
: etc. that need framing. I have researched your site extensively, and on recommendation purchased the new
: Yankee video/drawings on picture frames. Three books were listed:
: PICTURE FRAMING BASICS Hugh Foster Get complete, fully illustrated instructions on framing: choosing and making matted moldings and cutting glass, and
: putting them together as a work of art. Start with the basics, and before long you're creating imaginative framed pieces that enhance the work inside. Bonus: You'll
: learn how to turn good ideas into imaginative framed works. 128 pages, 250 b/w illus., 8 x 10. Paper $
: PICTURE FRAMING MADE EASY Penelope Stokes Make frames worth a fortune, for pennies--with one of these delightful designs. Make a frame that's perfect
: for a particular painting or photograph--just follow these guides to preparing the artwork, mounting, and matting, using customized mounting board and making fancy
: cuts, creating moldings, and constructing and finishing the frame. 128 pages (30 in color), 60 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11.
: MAKING PICTURE FRAMES IN WOOD Manly Banister Create all kinds of picture frames from simple wood mouldings to elaborate carved types. Clear
: instructions on matting, texturing, finishing. Fully illustrated with photos and diagrams. "Best of the inexpensive books." --Art Material Trade Nays. "A
: comprehensive introduction and guide...." --House & Home. 128 pages, 121 b/w illus., 6 112 x 8 1/4. Paper $
: Can anyone offer a recommendation from personal experience on any of these? Also, any other
: recommendations on the setting up of a frame workshop for the home and tips or references on how to
: make wooden frames would be greatly appreciated.