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
This is a 60 x 30 colorful painting of a tree. The blue frame wasn’t enough so we added the fun pop of yellow on the inside and then it made the piece come more alive. The painted outer frame is made by Engelsen and the inner lacquer yellow frame is made by Omega.
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Beautiful hand-painted goddess. Fabric mats and fillets are timeless. I don’t see framers using them as much anymore, however you can create a classic and sophisticated presentation that adds dimension and elegance to your art. It’s all in how you use them. Cleaner lines with less carving creates a more modern approach.
#framecraftersgallery #fabricmat #fillets #goddesspainting #romamoulding
If you choose to use glass on your artwork and you are floating or not using at least an 8-ply mat, then the glass needs to be lifted off of your art to create an air space. Glass will trap moisture which can damage your art by allowing mold to grow inside the frame and stain your art.
We sometimes use this as an opportunity to add a little color or dimension to the function of the spacer. Here we made spacers out of coral colored matboard so we could add a subtle splash of color. Floating on a color mat can sometimes be too much for the art, but a little glimpse of color can be fun!
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Using the right products for your custom framing is so important. Here is a piece that has severe acid burn and acid migration. To preserve your art you want to make sure that your framer is using materials that are labeled as conservation. 100% cotton rag mats are the best for mats and backing. The next step down is a conservation mat that is made of wood pulp which is treated to permanently remove harmful acids. The mat that was used on this piece was not acid free, so the acid in the board burned the paper underneath the mat and it then started to migrate towards the printed area of the art. To be safe, rag mats are what we reach for first. For color mats we use the conservation mat boards.
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The bright, bold beauty of Prisma! Here is a collection of vintage concert posters that shine with the color of the clear acrylic Prisma frames. They also make a great cohesive collection. The Doors and Jimi Hendrix posters are floated and the Grateful Dead poster is framed to the edges.
#framecraftersgallery #prismaframe #gratefuldeadart #thedoorsart #jimihendrixart
Black frames are classic but sometimes you want a little something different with your black frame. This Larson Juhl frame from the Andover line has a little bit of bright orange that picks up the color in the painting. We can design with black frames and still add a little interest with some color or texture!
#framecraftersgallery #bonaircenter #larsonjuhlframes #acrylicpainting #africanpainting
Sometimes all you need is a simple frame and mat to make the art shine. Here we have the art floating on a blue mat so that none of the edges are covered and the a blue frame to keep the focus on the strong color in the piece.
#framecraftersgallery #bonaircenter #floatart #larsonjuhl #abstractart
One thing that is really great about handmade frames is that they can be customized for each piece of art. Here is a 12 carat white gold frame with a good amount of burnishing to let the red of the clay come through. The corner details feel like rays from the sun shining over the canyon. It was made by Rhonda Feinman to complement this little early American oil painting.
#framecraftergallery #bonaircenter #earlyamericanpaintings #landscapepainting #rhondafeinmanframes
We all love our furry family members! It’s fun to frame all kinds of pet pictures from formal photo portraits to sweet little paintings. Here is an acrylic painting in a simple floater frame that just lets that cute puppy face shine ;)
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