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Why I only use conservation grade mount boards
I use conservation mount boards as standard even if the artwork is a poster, open production print, or something deemed to have little or no financial value… but why?
Paintings on canvas or panel – should they be framed with or without glass?
I’m frequently asked to frame paintings on canvas or panel. Often clients aren’t aware that there are options other than (and better than) putting the painting behind glass.
Mount boards: choosing the right white
Which white you choose can make a huge difference to the look of the artwork: the difference between it looking okay and it looking great.
What’s the difference between made to measure and bespoke picture framing?
What’s the difference between made to measure and bespoke picture framing? The short answer: picture frames made from scratch.
Where printmaking and robotic art meet
This piece (by printmaker and Printhaus co-founder, Jude Lau) was very exciting to work with. The lines are drawn by a robot, with the design determined by the printer.
Hattie Peck goes Free Range
Cardiff Bay-based children’s illustrator Emma Levey made my week when she dropped off some of her delightful paint-and-pencil drawings for framing…
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