Zebrawood We framed this small abstract canvas in a 3″ wide rounded edge floater frame made from zebrawood. Zebrawood is characterized by a striped pattern that is reminiscent of a zebra. The stripes in the wood work well with the movement in the artwork and the soft natural tone compliments the equally soft colors in…
Painted Wood Finishes We framed this beautiful paper collage mounted to a wood substrate in a simple hand-finished frame with wood spacers and float board to match. Since the collage is mounted to a recessed wood substrate, it creates a hovering effect seeing the shadow underneath and all around the artwork creating a halo. We…
Period Framing We framed this 3″ x 3″ antique miniature oil painted portrait in a 2″ wide antique white gold scoop profile. The frame suits the period of the painting as well as the frame finish. White gold was more fitting for the blue/grey background of the portrait We antiqued the finish to make it…
Float mounting Photographs We recently float mounted a series of black and white family photos. Pictured here is a 4×6″ photo that we dry mounted and added a 4ply reverse bevel lift underneath. We floated it on a white rag board with 3/8″ float space to see all around; and lastly we added rag board…
Shadow Boxes for Object Framing Shadow box framing for objects, such as these pictured here, serve as a unique and creative way to preserve the importance of these objects and the memories they hold.
Contemporary Gilding We recently framed this beautiful abstract print with a contemporary gilded frame. Firstly, we chose an antique white mat board to compliment the warmth of the art paper. We gave it about 3-4″ with a slight drop at the bottom for gravity. Then we chose a very simple profile, clean and elegant in…
Floater Frames Here at Paris Frameworks, Floater Frames come in a wide variety of finishes and profiles. These frames are generally used for paintings on canvas, but they can also be used for paintings on board or diasec mounted photographs. Floater frames allow the entire artwork to be seen, showing all the edges. A typical…
Unique Installation Today we installed a beautiful gilded mirror frame onto a closet door covered in tapestry. Below the frame we installed a sawed off chair seat in a similar gilded tone to the frame finish. The frame is not resting on the chair, but it gives the illusion that it is. The end result…
Dutch Frames From as early as the 10th and 11th centuries the Dutch have been able to showcase their financial, mercantile, and cultural successes through their artistry. The manner in which they framed their art was an extremely important aesthetic element that helped to accentuate the portrayal of Dutch paintings. The climax of Dutch artistic accomplishment most…
Unique Floater Frames We framed a Davy Brown painting on board in a unique floater frame called a Joan Mitchell floater, which has a high steeped edge. Since the painting is on board, we gave it 1/2″ lift underneath, which can’t be seen but literally elevates the piece so it doesn’t rest directly on the…
Framing Tapestries We framed the above Scottish silk tapestry for a client and we are thrilled with the results. The piece itself is fragile and has suffered some damages throughout, given its age and delicacy. Framing the piece is the first step in its preservation. We chose a walnut burl ogee frame with an antiqued…
Linen Liners Decorative. Functional. We like the way Linen Liners offers a subtle architectural element for your artwork and a practical alternative to matting. Historically used with oil paintings, the liner fits between your artwork and the frame. Ultimately, a clever border on any artwork. Available with both bright white and natural linen and a…
Mat Design Here at Paris Frameworks we take pride in our mat design. We can produce a mat in a variety of widths, thicknesses (4ply, 8ply, 12ply, 16ply & 20ply), colors and materials (including fabrics in linen and silk). We can also do French matting to match a previous design, or we can come up…
Hand Crafted Evidence of framing dates back at least 2 CE in Egypt. Originally, artists and craftsmen used a single piece of wood for the painting and the frame. This practice persisted until the 12th and 13th centuries. People then started using four strips of wood that attached at the corners. This style remains the…
Dental Frames We recently framed an Araki print, floating with spacers, in a Dental frame. The frame and art speak to each other in an architectural sense creating a visual harmony. A dental frame is a unique design lending itself best to unique artworks such as this Araki print pictured here. Dental frames can come…