What are the most common mistakes people make when framing photos and artwork?
The first mistake that comes to mind is not using acid-free matting and conservation glass. There are some shops and online framing options that do not use these conservation materials. It’s extremely important to protect the artwork from the effects of acidity and UV light. I cannot tell you how many times a month we take in a piece to be re-framed that is either burnt from acidity or faded from UV light. We only use acid-free matting and conservation glass in my shop. The second mistake we frequently see is trying to ‘over frame’ the artwork. Our philosophy is to enhance the artwork or photos, not overpower them. When you look at a framed piece, the artwork is what you should see first, not the frame. What’s the most unusual item you’ve ever framed? We framed a gold plated rose about a year and a half ago. The rose itself is not so unusual, but the customer had a special request. They wanted the rose framed in a vertical plexiglass box with a landscape scene custom manufactured on th
