Framing with Textiles

 

The options that exist when custom framing a textile are as vast and varied as the types of textiles
that you may encounter. Conservation issues and aesthetic appeal should both be considered, and
the client's desires must be discovered before you can decide on a frame design for the textile at hand.

 

For instance, if our client brings in their child's christening outfit, which they want to cherish and
display for years.  Or is it a silk scarf that they'd like to show decoratively for the "short-term". 

Whatever the case several design options are possible.  Stop by and let us help you frame the moment.

Closed Corner Frames

 

Fast Frame Charlotte has been selected by AMCI/Regence to carry thier Closed Corner Frames.

What is a Closed Corner Frame?

Closed corner frames, also known as finished corner frames, are the ultimate in framing quality and craftsmanship. While most custom picture frames today are cut from mass-produced, pre-finished lengths of moulding, closed corner frames are made by building the frame first and then applying the finish. This traditional method, used for centuries, makes for enduring and beautiful frames with strong, clean, virtually seamless corner

Many of these professionally hand made frames are considerably more expensive than regular frames, but provide a distinctive look and finished quality that makes them STAND APART from any other frames available. These frames are not only made to order in any size, they can be made with an assortment of finishes and colors.

Every AMCI / Regence is hand-crafted in the United States using only the finest materials. 

 

Got Old Old Photo's-Make a Collage!

 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to combining several photographs in one frame, the logical answer is a multiple-opening mat.  It lets you be creative with color schemes, photo orientation, and even window shapes, (circles, ovals, stars etc) while getting the job done.  And this tried and true design is a good place to start.  But with a few alternatives and twists, we can help you create a unique, custom design that accentuates your photo's.

One option is to add dimension to the photo collage by floating some photos over the traditional multi-opening mat.  If you have some photos that are more important than others, we can top mount those photos to make them more prominent and give them the attention they deserve.  Or for a less formal look, w can overlap some of your photo's to create a cozy collage.                                                    

 By looking beyond the traditional layout of mutiple-opening frames, we can help you create a special custom frame design that will reflect the importance of your photos and memories.

Source Picture Frame Magazine 2011

Summer Fun

Share your Favorite summer memory from September 11, 2012 to September 20, 2012 on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/FastFrameCharlotte.com; and "Like" our page and if we select your Photograph we'll frame it FREE.

My favorite summer moment are these white ducks at Bluegrass Gardens in Lexington, KY.

Frame for Less, Save UP to 50% with our new Line

We are please to announce we have added a new economy line of moulding at Fast Frame Charlotte; This new line features over 30 styles of assorted woods that include silver, golds, blacks, etc.  The assortment is a wonderful addition to our already selection of over 900 woods from which to choose. We look forward to seeing you....STOP BY TODAY.

Framing Fragile Antique Documents

A client recently brought in his great grandparents marriage certificate to be framed.  Framing fragile antique documents can present special challenges. Like many other antique documents, this one had writing on the front and the client wanted to show the edges as well.
When a customer brings an antique document in for framing, it is likely to have significant personal value as well as monetary, cultural or historic value. 

Listed below are a few things to consider prior to framing the document:
1. Mounting can be a risky procedure because it affects a document more than other methods used in framing.  Perimeter hinges, are commonly used in fragile antique documents; Since this is an adhesive mount, care should be taken to use the smallest possible area of paste to hold the document securely.
2. Matboard made of buffered, virgin alphacellouse or 100% cotton fiber with bleed-resistant, pigmented colors provide a chemically inert and long-term stable environment.  Avoid white core mats and mounting boards made of recycled alphacellouse fibers, which contain optical brighteners and other contaminates.
3. Glazing, since light is often the most damaging element for the framed display, use glazing with as much UV filtering as possible; the document would survive longer under UV-filtering glazing. The recommended glazing for this type of framing is Museum Glass.
4. Closing the frame with insulating filler boards and tightly sealed backing can also slow the rate of internal temperature and humidity changes as much as possible, reducing harmful expansion and contraction cycles.

At FastFrame Charlotte we offer this level of quality frame and techniques; we would love to help you to preserve that special document, like we did our client above.   Many of the BIG Framing Chains can't offer this level of service or expertise...but we can at a reasonable price as well.

Source PFM, May 2012.

Frame Your Kids Art

Our kids are only little once, and they love to draw and do art projects.  Over time these little precious pieces are placed in a drawer, stored in a closet or placed in a book. Then one day we find them, and take us back in time...Have you ever thought about framing those little pieces of art in a frame with small individual windows?

Each venutte is separated by mat strips giving the impression of small venuettes.  This project is an inexpensive way to cherish these precious moments for a lifetime.   This would make a great Mother's Day Gift!