{"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":"2022-07-21T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T18:54:01","slug":"archival-framing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/archival-framing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Archival Framing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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<figure id=\"attachment_7583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7583\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7583 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors-578x600.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"623\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors-578x600.jpg 578w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors.jpg 732w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/623;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kits come in Black, White, and Natural Maple finishes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7579\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/pre-cut-aluminum-frames-listed-by-size-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7579 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners-600x527.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"527\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners-600x527.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners.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\/527;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Custom metal frames come in several colors, finishes, and profiles. This is a good DIY choice whether you have standard or non-standard dimensions to frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><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<p><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<figure id=\"attachment_14247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14247\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14247 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Frame-Kit-copy-600x438.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Frame-Kit-copy-600x438.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Frame-Kit-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\/438;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1920s photograph in the center was mounted onto a sheet of black mat board back when the photo was originally made. It&#8217;s shown here in its new custom cut 100% cotton acid-free warm white mat that has a window that was purposefully cut larger than the photograph itself in order to reveal this original black mat board. Here this matted photo is ready to be placed in a black pre-cut metal frame that was chosen to elegantly match and enhance the black mat board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><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<p><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<h2>How to Choose Your Frame<\/h2>\n<p><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<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Wood frame?  \/  Metal frame?  \/  What color?  \/  What frame profile?  \/  What depth?  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><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<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/mat-board-s-les#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8697 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Board-Sample-Kit-449x600.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"500\" height=\"668\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Board-Sample-Kit-449x600.jpg 449w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Board-Sample-Kit.jpg 569w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/668;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><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<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">       <strong>   1.)  the matted piece itself in terms of matching visual tones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>          2.)<\/strong><strong>  the room in which you&#8217;re going to hang the framed piece<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7581\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/pre-cut-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7581 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" 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 id=\"caption-attachment-7581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<figure id=\"attachment_15553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15553\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/plexiglas-uf-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15553 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Titanic-Frame-600x345.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"345\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Titanic-Frame-600x345.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Titanic-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\/345;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A black metal frame is also planned for this old collectible advertisement that features the ill-fated Titanic. The white sheet on the left under the frame sections is a sheet of UV-Filtering Acrylic glazing, which will protect this 100+ year old artifact from light damage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14293\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-frames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14293 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-lo-res-frame-600x473.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"473\" 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 id=\"caption-attachment-14293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<figure id=\"attachment_10032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10032\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10032 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Silver-Frame-2-copy-600x410.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" 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: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/341;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<p style=\"text-align: center;\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10030 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Color-Print-Black-Frame-copy-498x600.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"500\" height=\"602\" 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: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/602;\" \/><\/a>       <br class=\"none\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br class=\"none\"><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15562\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15562\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15562 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-6-copy-1-600x406.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" 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 id=\"caption-attachment-15562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<figure id=\"attachment_14571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14571\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14571 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carols-Mom-20-600x523.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"523\" 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 id=\"caption-attachment-14571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Also placed in a Gallery 12 Wood Frame, this wedding portrait works well in a white mat and frame, as this again matches the color tones of the drawing as well as the occasion itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Having explained some of the visual factors that you might wish to consider when choosing a frame, let&#8217;s look at some additional details and differences between wood and metal frames.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Gallery 12 Wood Frames<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7582\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7582 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Assembly-600x375.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Assembly-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Assembly.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\/375;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<p style=\"text-align: center;\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7583 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors-578x600.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"385\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors-578x600.jpg 578w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Colors.jpg 732w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 385px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 385\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a quality wood frame to enhance whatever matted piece you may have, then consider choosing one of these elegant <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<p><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, while 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<p><span class=\"lv_3\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"lv_4\">All you need is a phillips-head screwdriver to assemble these frames, and they&#8217;re easily re-opened to access your piece or to reuse the frames as needed. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15548 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-5-copy-600x424.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"538\" height=\"380\" 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: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 538px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 538\/380;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15552 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-9-copy.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"455\" height=\"360\" 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: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 455px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 455\/360;\" \/><\/a>     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15551 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Wood-Frames-8-copy.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"455\" height=\"360\" 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: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 455px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 455\/360;\" \/><\/a>  <br class=\"none\"><br class=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To see just how easy it is to use these frames, check out our short video on <em>Gallery 12 Wood Frames<\/em> at the bottom of this blog!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14585 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-29-at-3.42.06-AM-600x237.png\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"237\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-29-at-3.42.06-AM-600x237.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-29-at-3.42.06-AM.png 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\/237;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If you&#8217;re looking for an all-in-one classic wood frame, consider our high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallery 12 Wood Frame Kit<\/a> for its elegance, ease of use, and safe archival protection that will enhance your framed images, artifacts, and collectibles!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Choosing Pre-Cut &amp; Custom Metal Frames<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7579 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners-600x527.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"456\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners-600x527.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frame-Corners.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 456px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 456\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Metal frames can lend a great deal of gallery- or museum-level sophistication and elegance to your artwork, collections, or archive materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Archival Methods offers sturdy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-frames\">aluminum frames<\/a> in a various colors and profiles to meet your specific needs, all of which will enhance every aspect of your artwork and flat collectibles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Whether displayed in your home, office, or an art exhibition, your matted materials will be showcased in high-quality frames that are sophisticated and are easy to assemble (see the short video on <em>Assembling Metal Frames<\/em> at the bottom of this blog).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8106\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/pre-cut-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8106 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/30-Shower-Photo-Framed-600x443.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"443\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/30-Shower-Photo-Framed-600x443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/30-Shower-Photo-Framed.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\/443;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fine art photograph, matted to an 8 x 10-inch finished size in elegant black 100% cotton acid-free mat board, fits perfectly in a pre-cut black metal frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Custom metal frames are available in a variety of colors and profiles. Order them to your exact measurements. 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<p><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<p style=\"text-align: center;\">        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12986 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanging-Show-4-copy-600x442.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" 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><\/p>\n<p><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<h2>How-To Videos for DIY Framing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/video\/archival-mounting-solutions#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15533 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mounting-Video-600x456.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mounting-Video-600x456.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mounting-Video.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\/456;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/video\/gallery-12-wood-frames#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15534 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Video-600x444.jpg\" alt=\"archival framing\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Video-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gallery-12-Frame-Video.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\/444;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"p4\"><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;\">here at Archival Methods. We\u2019re always there to help with any archiving, storage, or presentation questions you may have.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional framing can get expensive. Archival Methods&#8217; offers everything you need to do your own archival framing. 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