As the name suggests, the picture framing is a technique through which the pictures are framed. With the advancement of technology many online stores have also opened in the vicinity that will take your order of choosing the frame and framing the picture.
Picture framing- the technique
The frames are used to protect the picture or photograph against all wear and tear. It also saves it against environmental pollution and chemical damage. The picture framing can be done of all sizes of frames, some big and others small. Those of large size wall frames generally don't have glass on them. The pictures are generally polished with certain chemicals to preserve the picture for long time. The glass cover is used for smaller frames. This glass is anti glare in nature so that the poor lighting of the room doesn't make the picture invisible against it and the person is free to watch the picture from all angles with equal grace. A gap is left between the picture and the glass to allow the picture to breath. This is done by putting cushions at each edge of the picture. The back portion of the picture has cardboard. This keeps the picture in place and within the frame.
Types of picture frames
The picture frames are of several types. The wooden frame is most common and is highly used for framing paintings and photographs equally. Specific types of frames are only used for framing. Other than that plastics are equally used in making frames. Plastics are molded into different shapes to make frames. Metals, such as aluminum, silver and gold are also used for making the frames of different designs. Crystal frames are the latest introduction to the market and has set a trend in the society.