Pacific Sun’s “Best Of Marin” Frame Shop
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Frame Crafters has framed or re-framed almost every piece of art or family picture in our home. The quality of service and design are absolutely superb. We couldn’t be happier!
Lynn and Craig Lubbock
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Krista’s wonderful advice and creativity makes every piece I present to frame very special. I really look forward to my trips to Frame Crafters at Bon Air, because I know everything will be done so professionally and with outstanding taste. Plus, I really like the friendly atmosphere.
Andree Jansheski
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I want to thank you for all the terrific work you have done for me and my family. Your continued attention to detail, guidance in choices, and talented execution have enhance our artwork and photographs. Keep up the great work as I look forward to our future projects.
Julie Hauser
What do you do when you have an object to frame but the only frames that are deep enough don’t have the style you want? Our clients wanted a shadowbox that looked rustic with a driftwood feel. We took 2 frames from Engelsen, the smaller one on the face and the larger one turned on it’s side and glued under the smaller frame to create the depth we needed and the style the customer wanted. Then we lined the sides of the frame with the fun red color to match the tile. It’s adds a fun little color accent.
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Newest painting by Kathy Gray. This beautiful bunny enjoying a cup of tea is double framed with a gold frame by Larson Juhl on the inside and surrounded by a teal Bella frame with a beautiful leaf pattern on the outside. We liked how the pattern on the lip of the gold frame echoed the pattern of the lace and the detail on the tea cup and teapot. I love how the sunlight comes through the ears!
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Floater frames have become more and more popular these days. There is such a variety now. When you want a finished edge on your oil or acrylic painting and you don’t want to cover the edges, floater frames are a great choice. This contemporary still-life is framed in a floater frame from Larson Juhl. It has a hammered aluminum face with a slight bevel and darker wood sides, which give it more character.
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Having a darker colored paper can present a challenge with picture framing. I often find that matching the frame color to the paper color can be a great way to go. Here we have an original Diego Rivera drawing that has a clean off white, 8-ply mat with a Picture Woods frame in Quartered Oak with a matte lacquer finish.
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Simple doesn’t have to mean boring. The focus on this soft winter landscape would be taken away by a frame with too much carving or color. We used a larger Picture Woods frame in the maple with country gray stain. The maple grain is very soft and the gray stain just complements the color palette of the landscape.
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A fillet can add a touch of color or detail to your piece without adding too much to the size. Here we used a fun white, carved Bella frame on this map of Disneyland. We added the little pink painted fillet for a pop of color. A fillet can take the place of a mat in some cases when you just want a little color or space between the art and the frame.
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Color and pattern can make a big impact in your custom framing design choices. A simple black frame is frequently a go-to because it is so familiar, however with a few adjustments you can really change how a piece looks. On this lithograph we went with a navy blue lacquer frame with a fun pattern that compliments the flames dancing on the water and the bursts of light from the streetlights.
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Multiple opening mats are a great way to frame several pieces all in one frame. Here is a collection of 3 cards with designs made from paper curling. They are so intricate, you really need to get up close to appreciate all the fine detail and technique. You want to consider your space when choosing a collage presentation. For instance, a vertical format takes up less wall space. Sometimes you may want the versatility of framing pieces individually so you can move them around or rearrange the layout.
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Don’t feel limited to a traditional frame shape. If you have a piece that is an unusual shape, there are many frame makers who can create a frame to fit your special piece. Here is an embroidered handkerchief that we folded into a triangle and then had the frame built to fit the shape. It is sewn to a fabric mat and then put in the white custom shadowbox for a simple, elegant look. The frame was made by Daedalian.
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Have fun with patterns! We have a great selection of Italian inlaid lacquer frames with lots of fun patterns. This frame from Bella was used on this colorful needlepoint. It has the black base with the fun little dashes in different colors.
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