Reference Section
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This page is growing regularly so each section is bookmarked:
Finishing moulding
Handling techniques
General
Framing techniques
Needlework and fabrics
Mat cutting and decorating
Assembling your picture
Here's how to clean the glass and fit up your picture.
Tying the wire
The forces that cause your pictures to fall off the wall
Gilding and Schlagmetal
Stains and Staining techniques
How to handle Works of Art on Paper
How to handle textiles
How to handle Three-dimensional works
How to handle paintings
How to handle photographs
The History of Art Styles and Periods
The harmful effects of poor framing
What Damages Artworks?
What is Restoration?
What am I responsible for?
Restoration FAQ
Needlework FAQ
What is the best surface to work on when framing needleworks?
Materials required for framing needleworks
Techniques for framing needleworks and fabrics
How to lace a Needlework
What is Blocking?
Stapling a Needlework
What is full support sewing?
How to use Velcro
Types of Moulding
How to join frames
Measuring up frames
Calculating the sizes to cut
How to cut a frame
How to join a frame
Finishing off the corners of frames
Framing Glossary
How to cut mats
What materials do I need for mat decorating
How to paint lines on mats
How to paint wash-lines
How to apply a fillet to a mat
Decorative mat cutting
How to sponge a mat
How to apply decorative marbled papers to mats
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