The Practical Picture-Framing Handbook
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1844762785
AuthorRian Kanduth
Rian Kanduth, the contributing editor, is an experienced and creative frame maker and gilder. Following a City & Guilds course in conservation and restoration at the London Art School, she now works as a conservator and decorative artist. For this edition Rian has brought together an exciting collection of picture frames from talented craftspeople and top designers from all around the UK.
SummaryThis book is not only an essential guide and manual for all required techniques but also an inspirational sourcebook of creative ideas.
This beautiful, practical book is for everyone interested in learning about picture framing and acquiring the skills necessary to make their own frames. Beginning with the materials and equipment required for frame-making, the introductory chapter shows you how a frame is assembled, and guides you through the process.Once you have mastered the basic wood frame, there are projects that build on the level of competence you have achieved. With over 100 projects, this book is an essential guide and sourcebook of ideas for making both simple and complex frames.
The essential practical guide to making and decorating over 100 frames, shown in over 600 colour photographsBursting with ideas for beginners, as well as challenging techniques for those with some frame-making experienceContains projects of every style and type, from classic wooden frames made with traditional joinery techniques, to fun and colourful customised contemporary ideas made in all kinds of media, with no craft skills requiredLearn how to make a tenon and mortise joint, a hexagonal frame, or a box frame for a collection of objects
No of pages264pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSouthwater
ISBN1844762785
EAN9781844762781
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£8.99