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How to Frame Pictures

Presented by Amitavh Bhattacherji

Decorate your home with framed art work or photography! Learn how to mat and frame pictures by yourself to save money and add style and beauty to any room, with the advice of an expert in this free video series on framing pictures.

Series Summary

Art is decided upon by the critics. You can make a painting, draw a charcoal likeness, or arrange a urinal in a museum display as beautifully as possible, but unless your work makes someone think—unless your work reaches others and causes them to find pleasure gazing or reflecting upon it, then it is not art. So, it is in the audience that the painting becomes “art,” and the true artist is not offended by this. What were once religious cave paintings used to appease the gods are now art. What was once a medieval suit of armor used for protection and combat is now art. What was once a spiritual song used to bring peace of mind during captivity is now art. See, it is in the reception of a creation that “art” is born. Otherwise, it is mere stuff.

In this free video series you will learn from professional framer Amitavh Bhattacherji all about framing and matting both pictures and canvas paintings. These videos will teach you how to choose a frame, what a double mount matting is, why matting is important when framing art, how to put together a frame, and how to hang framed artwork. You will also learn expert tips of the trade like how to keep fingerprints off glass, how to keep dust from settling inside the frame, how to make a pleasant border, and more!

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How to Make Picture Borders

Find out how to add borders to your pictures, art or photography with the expert tips in this free video clip on picture framing.

How to Make a Picture Frame

If you can't find that perfect picture frame at the store, let our expert show you how to make a picture frame of your own with the instructions in this free video clip on handmade picture frames.

How to Frame a Canvas

Stretched canvas paintings are beautiful decorations for any home. Learn how to frame a canvas painting with the expert advice in this free video clip on framing pictures.

How to Cut Matting

One of the most important parts of matting a picture or piece of art is learning how to cut matting properly, so learn how from our expert in this free video on framing pictures.

Framing a Canvas Painting

Display handmade or store bought canvas paintings with expert tips on framing stretched canvas in this free video clip.

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