Frames Readymade Glossary
Frames Readymade Glossary
Framing can be overwhelming - don’t worry, we understand. With so many options, decisions and words that sound like pure jargon, it’s easy to feel a little lost.
Think of our glossary as an ever-growing guide to the key terms and materials that make up what we do. If you’re ever confused, refer back to this.
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The most common style of picture frame, perfect for housing artworks of varying styles and mediums.
Suitable to go straight in with your print or go larger with a matboard border. -
A style of frame suitable for three-dimensional artworks.
Our Standard 3016B + 3021B Box Frame mouldings feature a deep 10mm rebate that create a visible gap between the artwork and the glass. -
It’s in the name – our float frame mouldings create the effect of an artwork floating within its frame. With hidden fixtures, the work sits neatly inside a slim face frame, with a subtle 5 mm gap between the two.
There is no glass used in float frames, allowing you to see the artwork’s marks and details clearly, without the glare of standard frames.
For more information on our float frames options click here! -
The sticks of timber used to make up the four sides of your frame.
These sticks will vary in shape, colour, patina and thickness. -
A select range of specialty mouldings unlike those within the standard Frames Readymade range.
This range is suited to artworks requiring more ornate, gilded or bespoke moulding options. -
A coloured insert that acts as both a border and a barrier keeping your artwork from being in direct contact with the frames glass.
Matboard borders are especially useful for fitting irregular sized works into standard sized frames. -
The process of impermanently attaching an artwork to its Matboard border using archival acid free hinging tape.
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The process of impermanently mounting an artwork as if it were “floating” - leaving your artwork edges completely visible.
This mounting method presents your work as more of an object or artefact. -
The permanent mounting of an artwork to a rigid 5mm foam board.
Ideal for creased, high gloss or large scale artworks. Bondign an artwork will help avoid any potential of rippling or slipping within a frame.