Matting Techniques

Mat Cutting & Decoration (Volume 2: The Library of Professional Picture Framing) By Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF Inlays, offsets, double 8-sided mats! Step-by-step directions for 50+ mat cuts; basic to advanced. Includes measurements, proportion, color, fractions, faux finishes, hand-cut designs, singles, doubles, v-grooves, French mats, cove and fabric wrapped lattice, multiple opening, Kobe, circles, ovals, gothic, fancy corners, 6- and 8-sided, and more. Softcover, 96 pages $24 Item No. B019

Guidelines for Great Frame Design By Greg Perkins, CPF Guidelines for Great Frame Design is an impressive new coffee table-style book that will help you select the right frame and matting for any piece of art. Using easy to understand guidelines along with hundreds of examples, it will guide you through the process of picture framing design, helping you turn any piece of art into a striking visual presentation. Featuring hundreds of color photos, this volume provides vivid examples of a wide range of framing options, providing ideas for almost any kind of art. This book is great for art and framing retailers looking for impressive frame designs, homeowners who want to enhance their homes with art, and interior designers looking for new ideas for clients’ homes of offices. Soft Cover,  128  pages $29.95 Item No. B026 M

Getting the Most Value From Your CMC By Jared Davis CPF, GCF Getting a CMC is a turning point for any framing business. For those who are new to the concept of computerized mat cutting, or if you already own a CMC, this book will provide you with valuable ideas and concepts to help you unlock the full potential of your investment. Jared Davis, CPF, GCF is a recognized international educator and speaker with over 15 years of picture framing experience. Since 1996, Jared has been working closely with computerized mat cutters since their initial inception in the framing industry. Softcover, 38 pages $35 Item No. B556

The Art of Decorative Matting By Sylvie Robine This step-by-step manual by a French matting expert includes instructions for 37 different French mat designs, including antique, classical, and unusual “fantasy” designs. Each mat pattern is reproduced in full color and at actual size. Every mat design also comes with a template and complete information about measurements, the placement of lines, color washes, and more. Hardcover,  95  pages $29.95 Item No. B601

Mat Cutting & Decoration - DVD By Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF This DVD contains step-by-step instructions on cutting single, double, inlay, and v-groove mats. Cutting and decorating techniques, fabric wrapped, shadowbox, traditional French mats, powder panels, application of marbled papers, conservation, attaching artwork, matting needlework and 3-D objects. Topics include: introduction to mat cutting; cutting and inserting fillets; cutting oval mats; decorative mats; mat surface decoration traditional french panels, embossing and marbled paper panels. DVD, 0 pages $30 Item No. D140

Picture Framing Magazine Picture Framing Magazine is the only magazine devoted exclusively to custom picture framing. A one-year subscription includes 12 monthly issues, plus an annual directory of sources of supplies and suppliers. Each monthly issue contains articles on business, frame design, mat decoration, mounting, and much more. Subscribe online, just click here.

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