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It's often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Which is why it's so important to give your picture a frame that helps it to speak even louder. A picture or photo frame is primarily meant to protect and highlight its contents. But the secondary function is to enhance your picture. You can take a beautiful work of art and reduce it to drabness by framing it with the wrong materials, but you can also turn an average picture into something special with the right frame.

Choosing the right frame is also a tricky job, and if you're serious about making the right choice, you need to devote some time to the search. The good news is that standard size photo frames are not expensive, and they're available in a wide range of shops. So it's easy to view a whole range of possibilities in a short space of time. Try and find a frame that appeals to you, as chances are that in some way that frame expresses something of your personality. That will help to give your framed picture a very personal touch.

Photo frames are generally made of pewter, ceramics, stainless, composites and crystal. Choose the best available design and material that you can afford. Think about your home's decor, and look for frames that will match. If you have a contemporary home, select dark frames in materials such as copper, gold or silver, or in dark colors such as black. If you'd like a Mediterranean feel, choose a white or pale blue frame. For a home filled with antiques, then ornate gilded frames are the best choice. And if you plan to put your photo in a child's room, then check out the plastic frames in interesting shapes and vivid colors.

Framing pictures is a little more difficult, as pictures don't always come in standard sizes. You may find you need to visit a professional framer to have something custom made. Frames come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and materials, so the options available can be quite overwhelming. Spend some time thinking about the effect you want to achieve. What sort of room will you be hanging the picture in? Do you want the frame to be the talking point, or the picture? Picture frames can have wide borders, and be bright and bold in color - not the best choice if the frame then overwhelms the picture it's supposed to be highlighting.

Choosing frames for your photos and pictures doesn't need to be a daunting task, as long as you spend some time making sure you know what you want, and checking out the options you have available. Remember, you will probably be looking at the frame you choose for a lot of years, so make sure you can live with it for that long!
 
 
 
 
 
Some Other Useful Web Resources

1. Seapointe Realty - Amenities
... volleyball, Treasure Hunts, sand sculpture contests) as well as arts & crafts (jewelry making, picture frames) and much more. Weekly activities are posted at the recreation office. Some of the items ...
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3. Mayor & Council
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4. Premium Frame Making Package - Framing4Yourself.com
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5. Consumers Guide - Selecting The Best Picture Frames
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6. About Us: Trainer's Warehouse
... Our Story In 1994, as a physicist, adjunct professor and gadgeteer, Michael Doctoroff (founder) left a secure job and began making picture frames for the increasingly popular office cubicles ...
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7. Khibas Links
... Plus making Picture Frames and Buttons. Designer Today: Lots of tutorials for PSP and other programs Aesthetic: PSP tutorials Robins Paint Shop Pro Resources - Link to her links page. There are a ton ...
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8. Times Journal Of Construction And Design
... thought that came to my mind was to buy a few sticks of wood and get a carpenter and start making picture frames. I was always fond of good living, good homes and good spaces. And whatever I would need ...
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9. Using Tables
... </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> This is similar to the above picture frame, but with more tables added. When building the tables, start with the outer table first ...
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10. Dragon Tales . Parents & Teachers . Activities . Season 1 | PBS Kids
... Goin' On - Making Maracas Ord Sees the Light - Lighting Up the Dark The Ugly Dragling - Making Picture Frames Out With the Garbage - Telling Feelings Stories Lights, Camera, Dragon - The Feeling Hat ...
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11. FrameCo : Making Picture Frames : Framing Finishing Tools
... PATENT INFO > PRIVACY > SEARCH > RESOURCES > SITE MAP > BOOKMARK OUR SITE Making Picture Frames - Finishing Tools How to Finish Picture Frames Once you have cut and joined your frame ...
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12. Picture Frames-3
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14. December
... Kids will enjoy making picture frames at the craft table as well as getting into the holiday spirit with music played by the Forks Community Orchestra. Sponsored by West End Business & Professional ...
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15. how to use a router on wood picture frame
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16. Framing and Matting Books
... Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques Making Picture Frames In Wood Patterns for Mirrors & Frames Picture Perfect Framing: Making, Matting, Mounting ...
http://www.ske-art.com/framing.html

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18. ARTSYPAM (DOT) COM - THE PLACE TO BE ARTSY
... I'm going to go to girls Bible study at 6:30 and we are making picture frames. I will post a picture of it when I come home tonight. Pam | | July 24, 2005@ 10:39pm Thanks for all the comments on the ...
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19. Scroll Saw Picture Frames by Patrick Spielman - A book review by Pat Lupori
... effects Decoupage paper or fabric Gold leaf At least three different techniques for making a stand for picture frames are also explained. This includes creating a metal base for a flexible stand ...
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21. Sanders
... miter gauge, very handy for adjusting the length of cut pieces or tweaking miter cuts when making picture frames. Drum Sanders Drum sanders come in many different styles and a sizes, some attach to ...
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22. Picture Framing Book Store featuring 149 Picture Framing and related books a...
... 99 on 10-30-2005 Making Picture Frames In Wood (Home Craftsman Series) by Manly Banister Available from Amazon $3.15 on 10-30-2005 The Art and History of Frames by Henry Heydenryk Jr. Available from ...
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23. West Oxon Arts
... O.A. has an underpinner for making picture frames, and members are able to use this and other framing equipment on special workshop days. For further information, please contact Abigail Bellinger, the ...
http://www.bamptonoxon.co.uk/arts.htm

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