2 comments about The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork: 500 Full-Color How-to Photos.

1. My hobby is photography, and while I buy frames, I have been cutting mats and putting my photos in store-bought frames for about two years. I found information in this book that was useful and practical -- such as "The Sandwich Fit" technique on page 112 -- which can save someone a lot of time and aggravation. Clearly the author knows the practical problems involved in the process of matting art and getting it into a frame -- and makes helpful suggestions for doing so. Photos in the book helped me understand the information the author provided to the reader.



2. I am a photographer looking to better understand how to matte and frame (though I'm not interested in building my own frames). I found this book extremely helpful and informative, without being cryptic or outdated. Very modern.

5 comments about Home Book of Picture Framing: Professional Secrets of Mounting Matting, Framing and Displaying Artworks, Photographs, Posters, Fabrics, Collectibles, Carvings and More.

1. I was looking to acquire enough information to start framing a couple of items, and so wanted a book that would discuss the basics in detail. This book takes a more general introductory approach, including chapters on woodworking basics and various types of framing jobs--ideal for someone with no background looking to start framing as a hobby or business. If you have some woodworking background and know what type of framing you want to do, you should probably look elsewhere. However, if you want an introduction to the overall practice of framing, the types of tools and skills required, and are ready to pursue other information for deeper coverage, it's a good starting place.



2. This is a great book. I have always wanted to offer my customers top quality framed and matted photographs, but wasn't shure how to go about it. This book opened up a whole new world to me, and I bought some reasonably price tools and now I can frame and matt like a professional. This book is worth its' weight in gold.



3. Author writes from first hand experience and adds in good technical details. Good examples of using common tools and professional tools to create desired results. Many examples and pictures to show how to perform each step. Many areas of framing, matting, and hanging the art are covered. Many references to the best practices are included. Overall a very well written reference book. A great place to start, but include a lot of extra material so the intermediate framer will get a lot out of this book also.



4. This book focuses mostly on woodworking techniques and building picture frames, with a minimal amount on matting (using the Alto mat cutter), mounting, or aesthetics (choosing colors and proportions). Some modern methods of mounting (for instance, strip mounts in which no glue touches the artwork) aren't even mentioned here. This book might be useful if you want to focus on building picture frames, but for a more general introduction to the kind of framing I might do myself, including assembling frames, I found Logan's "Mat, Mount, and Frame It Yourself" more useful.



5. These questions are misleading - I ordered one book, and received and paid for two - I have sent emails complaining, and all I get back (weeks later) is this stupid email asking me to rate the book - which book? - where were you when I asked how I got two books? And how do I correct this? - but NO, instead you send me this idiotic questionaire about "the book" I received - is anybody there? Are you people there, or am I talking to a computer? You pretend to care, but it appears you are just robots - HOW DID I GET TWO BOOKS, AFTER ORDERING ONE, PAY FOR TWO and GET ZERO RESPONSE TO MY QUESTIONS?!! Your computer generated concern is phony - the books were fine, Amazon is suspect!

5 comments about Mat, Mount and Frame It Yourself (Crafts Highlights).

1. We purchased this book after researching the content. We needed a more indepth reference on how to mat and choose materials for framing. The layout, content, photography, suggestions, and guidelines were just what we needed. Thank you for writing such a valuable source of information for the novice.



2. This book contains all you will need to know on mat cutting. It uses the Logan mat cutting tools but does mention other tools that you may like in setting up a studio. The only downside of this book is the very heavy paper it is printed on. You really have to bend it to get to stay open.



3. I'm a photographer and I exhibit a lot in commercial and non-profit fine art galleries and art spaces. How did I learn about matting, mounting and framing? Well, from reading this book. I highly recommend it. Pick up a copy, and you'll know how too!
   
   Irene Abdou Fine Art Photography & Creative Images
   [...]



4. I ordered this book for a birthday present for my brother well in advance of his birthday, purchased directly from Amazon and it was shown as 'in stock'. However, weeks after ordering I received an email from Amazon informing me they had no stock of this book and that further, they could not even supply an estimate of when they would get it in stock. I felt completely misled by Amazon and in the end, now weeks after my brothers birthday, had to order the book second hand from third party supplier.



5. Expertly written in easy-to-understand language. Well organized chapters in a common-sense sequence. Many illustrative photographs positioned with descriptive text. Logan helped me fill in missing knowledge on each step from matting, mounting and framing my photographs in a professional manner. Excellent tips to achieve a high standard of work. The quality of the book led me to purchase a Logan Portable 32" mat cutter. To my surprise, it included a CD that enhanced what I learned in the book. Perhaps future books could include the CD as a bonus. It really drove home the matting techniques possible with Logan products.

5 comments about Basic Picture Framing: All The Skills And Tools You Need To Get Started (Stackpole Basics).

1. This is a fantastic book. Easy to follow directions, you won't fall asleep waiting for them to get to the point. It covers all types of framing and matting, even cutting glass! It's spiral bound and lays flat so you can look at it while working. More photos than text which is great because as they say "pictures are worth a 1000 words". You won't need to go to any expensive frame shop anymore.



2. This book uses kits to begin with not from scratch. I had no use for it.



3. The book was a good overview and basics on how to frame a picture. It covered how to matt and mount your pictures, methods and tools to use, etc. The one area that did not get covered much was building picture frames. Since this is a critical component of framing, it would seem to have merited a more in depth coverage. But, the book was written more for those wanting to save money by doing their own matting and mounting, not building picture frames.



4. My husband loved this book. It is great for beginners and answered many of his questions. Delivery was quick.



5. I can not rate this book because i did not received it yet. I think it must be hapenning a problem with my order because the date limit to receive it was the last july 24th.
   Can you verify the problem and show me.
   Thank you very much!
   Andre Pinho

5 comments about Frame It!.

1. This is a nice book to read about different frame types. If you want to learn the basics, there are other books to choose from. This is for those that already have the skills and want to make better frames.



2. I am a custom framer myself, and even I got ideas for frame designs! The book is an extremely comprehensive guide for standard framing techniques, but what I really love are the more creative, non-standard techniques Tonia shows as well. A must for the crafter who wants to display her artwork, but who wants to "do-it-herself".



3. I am scared of power tools and anything that involves measuring, but Tonia shows easy and professional ways to frame art without having to take a wood shop class! Love this book and I am proud to have my art in it!



4. Tonia invites readers to enjoy framing with her, and I am so grateful! Framing can be intimidating, but she glides and guides us right past that with clear basic guidelines, classy projects, and her own very creative artwork. I had to do an art project to accompany an article for a major art magazine. Frame It! was my reference and inspired an idea - I am really happy with the results. This is a book I will USE in the studio.



5. After explaining that she views framing as "journaling for your walls," the author shows you unusual, unexpected, artsy ways to journal your life . . . on your walls! The book gives excellent ideas for framing anything from modern art to journal pages to antique flatware, with textures and colors as intriguing as the art they house. This will definitely inspire those with visual journals to Frame It!

No comments about The Picture Framing Handbook: Matting, Mounting, and Framing Techniques for Professional Results.

1 comments about Photos.

1. Fun book. It has a lot of great ideas on how to display all the pictures we accumulate in life.

1 comments about Picture Framing for the first time.

1. This is by far the best book on picture framing that I have ever read!! Easy to follow, well written, totally insightful!

1 comments about Caring for Your Art: A Guide for Artists, Collectors, Galleries and Art Institutions.

1. Created ideally as intended for the artist as well as the dealer and collector. Just Great !

4 comments about Making Picture Frames In Wood (Home Craftsman Series).

1. When I ordered this book the information said the original price was 221.00. It is stamped 9.00 on the back 0f the book. I looked it up and whatever book showed up in a general book search also said it was 221.00. The first part of the book deals with history of art, then there is a lot of information on matting and then frames. Maybe I read the info wrong but I expected a lot more ideas on framing. The pictures are black and white and there are not good pictures of how the product should look when it is done. I bought this book used on Amazon



2. Making picture frames in wood allows even a senior citizen, like me, to achieve acceptable results. My daughter loves having her pictures framed by me. Saves her money and she says it becomes a family project. I reccomend this book to any beginner.



3. A good beginners book for want-to-be wood picture framers. Includes a bonus feature of creating your own designs in the wood frame with the use of a router. Good basic instruction.



4. I found the information in this book very helpful, even inspiring. "Making Picture Frames" was a birthday gift a couple of years ago. I find myself referring to it constantly, even today. The topics include making custom wood moldings, wood finishing techniques, and it has about 50 molding profiles for inspiration. His techniques for building up compound frames are interesting and helpful. Perhaps the low point is the chapter on matting. Keep in mind that this book was written way-back-when, and it shows its age. Mr. Banister would have found digital photography very helpful. Not glossy, but very informative. ---An easy read.