Shapes
Picture frames are generally square or rectangular, though circular and oval frames are not uncommon. Frames in more unusual shapes (often appropriately coloured) are usually frames intended for photographs, such as heart-shaped frames to go around wedding pictures and the like, and there have been shaped shadowboxes made, though these have generally been used to roughly follow the outlines of sports jerseys and other memorabilia rather than pictures. There are also picture frames designed to go around corners. A popular design is the scoop, an indent in the frame adding depth.
Why Do Picture Frames Cost so Much?
Anybody who has purchased custom picture frames in a bricks-and-mortar store knows how expensive they seem. The final price of a frame and its components surprises even the most prepared first time buyer. Less known amongst the general public however, are the market forces that drive this pricing. This article dives into this subject by explaining the economics of picture frames and why pricing between realtors varies so much.
What Lead to the Demise of Custom Frame Shops?
In this white paper we examine the causes of why so many custom picture frame shops have closed over the past 20 years. We present data that strongly supports the fact that it was not online companies that caused this decline, but rather forces both within and outside of the custom picture framing industry
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3 Keys To Selecting Photo Frames Online
The process of framing should compliment the artwork by focusing the viewer’s eye towards the beauty in the piece. This is true for any medium and any style whether it is a Picasso or a simple black and white photograph. Purchasing custom frames online has the great advantage of being much less expensive than a traditional frame shop. However, a real drawback is that it takes a little effort on behalf of the buyer to ensure that they are buying something that will make the artwork look good. This article addresses 3 of the key areas to know about when buying frames online. Notably, molding size, molding color and matting.
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