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The ABC's of Framing

8/27/2021

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The more you know...

When you are at a frame shop, do you hear terms you aren't familiar with? Does it sometimes feel like a foreign language? We'll take you back to school - grab a pen and paper and let's begin!
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A is for ART
The reason and foundation for framing.

B is for BALANCE
Various art and framing components working together.

C is for CONSERVATION
Making sure no materials are used to harm your art.

D is for DESIGN
It must be pleasing to the eye!

E is for ELATED
How you feel when you receive your completed project!

F is for FRAME
It holds it all together.

G is for GLAZING
Glass or acrylic protection from dust, bugs and harmful UV light.

H is for HANGING
What else are you going to do with that piece?

I is for INSPIRE
What our designers can do for you!
J is for JOINING
Attaching the cut moulding together to become a frame.

K is for KEEPSAKE
A special memento fit for framing.

L is for LIGHTING
You want to see the art, so illuminate it!

M is for MAT
Enhance the design, improve air circulation, and keep the glazing off the art.
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N is for NON-GLARE
Glazing that has a reduced reflection for enhanced visibility.

O is for OPEN
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

P is for PICK-UP
Come in or call ahead for curbside service!

Q is for QUALITY
It's what we build. We want your project to last forever.

R is for RELATIONSHIP
Nothing is more important to us than building one with you.
S is for SHADOWBOX
A deep frame for 3D objects.

T is for TAPE
Special framer's tape holds fine art in place without damage.

U is for ULTRAVIOLET
Rays that can harm art. Use UV filtering glazing for protection.

V is for VIRTUAL
Visit our website at www.kenscustomframes.com!

W is for WOOD
What most frames are made of.
X is for X-BAR
A cross-bar creating extra strength for textiles or oversized projects.

Y is for YELLOWING
Discoloration that can happen when acidic materials touch your art.

Z is for Z-BAR
Used to hang heavy or large pieces.

Now you know your ABCs!


How many terms did you know?
You knew all 26 - You must be a framer!
You knew 16-25 - You must be an artist, designer or have LOTS of things framed.
You knew 6-15 - You've had several pieces framed OR you listen to us when we talk.
You knew 5 or less - We need to see you more often! Stop by today!

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Dress Up Your Chalkboard

A chalkboard: The old school way of communicating. Still a great way to capture notes. Here is an elegantly framed chalkboard worthy of the classroom's attention. Dress up your chalkboard with a custom frame!
5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817.292.7842

www.kenscustomframes.com

Wendy A. Williamson, Owner & President
wendy@kenscustomframes.com

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5925 Wedgwood Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817.292.7842


www.kenscustomframes.com

Owner, Wendy A. Williamson
wendy@kenscustomframes.com

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