{"id":15526,"date":"2017-11-06T10:05:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T15:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.175.118.96\/?p=15526"},"modified":"2026-07-27T14:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T18:26:25","slug":"archival-framing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/archival-framing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Archival Framing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional framing can get expensive. Archival Methods&#8217; offers everything you need to do your own archival framing. This post discusses how to choose the best frame for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Wood-Frames.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24967 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Wood-Frames.jpg 984w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Wood-Frames-600x220.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Wood-Frames-768x281.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 984px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 984\/360;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kits come in Black, White, and Natural Maple finishes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Silver-Metal-Frames-2-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24968 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Silver-Metal-Frames-2-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Silver-Metal-Frames-2-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Silver-Metal-Frames-2-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Custom metal frames come in black (matte or glossy), silver, and gold finishes, and several profiles. This is a good DIY choice whether you have standard or non-standard dimensions to frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archival Framing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The following steps focus on some of the important things to consider when choosing which frames would best enhance your artwork, photographs, collections, or family archive materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">These steps\u2014and our library of matting, mounting, and framing videos at the bottom of this blog\u2014also show you how easy it is to do your own archival framing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/complete-frame-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/95-8511-21-Frame-Kit-Components-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/95-8511-21-Frame-Kit-Components-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/95-8511-21-Frame-Kit-Components-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/95-8511-21-Frame-Kit-Components-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For standard size prints consider one of our Complete Frame Kits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Archival framing is important to help prolong the life of your artifact. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/preservation\/care\/mat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Library of Congress<\/a> recommends framing a reproduction of your paper-based material and storing the original in proper archival conditions. Whether you frame an original or a reproduction, you should use archival supplies and display it out of direct sunlight and fluorescent lighting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The first step in any archival framing project is correctly matting and mounting your piece. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Between our short videos and more in-depth illustrated blogs, you&#8217;ll know just what to do to prepare your piece for archival framing. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have your piece archivally matted and mounted, it&#8217;s time to decide on what type of frame you&#8217;d like.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose Your Frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are a number of choices to be made when it comes to what kind of frame might be best for your needs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>wood frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>metal frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The answers to these questions depend on your personal tastes, what you&#8217;re framing, and where it might be displayed. W<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">hile tastes vary, there are some general guidelines. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/mat-board-and-paper-samples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-samples-2025-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24970 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-samples-2025-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-samples-2025-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-samples-2025-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Order a Board &amp; Paper Sample Pack to determine the best color match for your print<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Just as you have picked a mat board color that works with the piece you&#8217;re going to frame you&#8217;ll also want your frame choice to work with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> 1) the matted piece itself in terms of matching visual tones<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2) the room in which you&#8217;re going to hang the framed piece<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/pre-cut-frames#nomobile\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-7581 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/399;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A great example of black metal frames (vs. white, gold, silver, etc. which just wouldn&#8217;t work as well) perfectly matching the color tones of these photographs. They also stand out well on the natural white painted walls where these images are hung.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Profile-115-framed-birds-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Framed lithograph of six birds\" class=\"wp-image-24979 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Profile-115-framed-birds-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Profile-115-framed-birds-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Profile-115-framed-birds-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When in doubt go with black! It looks good with everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-frames\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"473\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-lo-res-frame-600x473.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-14293 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-lo-res-frame-600x473.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-lo-res-frame.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/473;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While not yet matted, this gold metal frame brings out the warm sepia color tones of this antique photograph, while also enhancing the bright and lively character of the piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"410\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Silver-Frame-2-copy-600x410.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-10032 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Silver-Frame-2-copy-600x410.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Silver-Frame-2-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/410;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this contemporary print of jet planes the cooler color tones of the piece would be best served by a black or silver metal frame as illustrated here. What&#8217;s best between the two is a matter of personal taste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Black-Frame-copy-498x600.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-10030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Black-Frame-copy-498x600.jpg 498w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Black-Frame-copy.jpg 631w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 498px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 498\/600;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">         <br class=\"none\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br class=\"none\"><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-6-copy-1-600x406.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-15562 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-6-copy-1-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-6-copy-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/406;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As another example of a frame matching it&#8217;s contents, here is an old, warm-toned print matted in a 100% cotton natural white acid-free mat and then framed in a natural maple finish Gallery 12 Wood Frame. Like the metal frames suggested for the photograph of jet planes illustrated above, in this case both the natural color of the wood and the wood frame material match the era, color tone, and character of this 19th century print.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"523\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carols-Mom-20-600x523.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-14571 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carols-Mom-20-600x523.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carols-Mom-20.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/523;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This wedding portrait works well in a white mat and frame. They match the color tones of the drawing as well as the occasion itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gallery 12 Wood Frames<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-Frames-Strainer-Archival-Methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24971 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-Frames-Strainer-Archival-Methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-Frames-Strainer-Archival-Methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-Frames-Strainer-Archival-Methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kits are available in three different colors and several different standard sizes. They are easily assembled with just a screwdriver!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-frame-finishes-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24972 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-frame-finishes-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-frame-finishes-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wood-frame-finishes-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a quality wood frame to enhance a matted piece, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kits!<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"lv_3\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"lv_4\">These high quality frames are made from carefully selected solid woods. The maple frame has a natural clear finish. Solid poplar is used for the satin finish black and white painted frames. The kit includes the frame, all hardware (including picture wire &amp; hooks), archival foam backing board, and a sheet of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/plexiglas-uf-5#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultraviolet light-filtering Acrylite glazing<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"lv_3\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"lv_4\">Use a phillips-head screwdriver to assemble these frames. They&#8217;re easily re-opened to access your piece or to reuse the frames as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-5-copy-600x424.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-15548 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-5-copy-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-5-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/424;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-9-copy.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-15552 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-9-copy.jpg 760w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-9-copy-600x474.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/601;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-8-copy.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-15551 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-8-copy.jpg 760w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-8-copy-600x474.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/601;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; 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O<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">ur website is set up to make ordering your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom-cut frames<\/a> quick and easy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">C<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">ombined with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide-ranging mat cutting services<\/a> and our top-of-the-line museum-quality materials, all your matting and archival framing needs can be addressed in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanging-Show-4-copy-600x442.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" class=\"wp-image-12986 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanging-Show-4-copy-600x442.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanging-Show-4-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/442;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Whether you&#8217;re archivally framing a single piece, or an entire exhibition, and whether you&#8217;re framing your materials in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wood frame<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metal frame<\/a>, look to Archival Methods for all your professional-quality matting and framing needs! And feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/?ip=contactus%2Ecfm#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give us a call or send us an email<\/a> if you have any questions, as helping you get the job done right is what we&#8217;re here for!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxLfc7k8KiM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Assemble a Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OeKQ_zrSzvE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Frame Kit Assembly Pt. 1 &#8211; Matting Your Print<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iIwSxeseKmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Frame Kit Assembly Pt. 2 &#8211; Peeling the Acrylic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PhihJPNRr08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Frame Kit Assembly Pt 3 &#8211; Assembling the Frame<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kH7vJApSOa8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Frame Kit Assembly Pt 4 &#8211; Attaching the Wire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have any additional questions, or would you like more information on any of our museum-quality acid-free storage &amp; presentation materials, please<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/help-center\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">contact us<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">. 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