How to Frame a Picture/Equipment required
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Equipment suggested for picture framing[edit | edit source]
- Sharp pencil (2B recommended, as it will leave clear sharp lines)
- Notebook (for recording colours for matboard, frame types and measurements - and for calculating costs)
- Retractable tape measure
- Metal ruler
- Sharp knife
- Retractable snap-off bladed knife works well.
Frame cutting and assembly[edit | edit source]
- Mitre saw, or guillotine
- Bounding tape thing
- Corner tacking gun, with tacks
Glass cutting[edit | edit source]
- Oil filled glass cutter
- Cotton gloves
Mat cutting[edit | edit source]
- Square and rightangle ruler based cutter
- Note: a ruler and a knife just doesn't cut it ;)
Advanced stuff[edit | edit source]
Sample mat board collection[edit | edit source]
Storage[edit | edit source]
Mat board[edit | edit source]
The spare mat board is easy to store in an old map drawer cabinet. These can be often be picked up at ex-government furniture stores.
Glass[edit | edit source]
Frame material[edit | edit source]
Standing against the wall, or up in the rafters.