What are the stands on the back of picture frames called?
We’ll talk more about the inside edge on the back of the frame (also called a rabbet) a little bit later on the Cutting Rabbets page, and how to create one, but basically it’s the “shelf” in the back of the frame that holds the glass, mat, document and backboard in place.
What is a back floating frame?
What is a float frame? A float frame, as the name implies, is designed in such a way that the artwork appears to float within the frame; it is not pressed behind a piece of glass. Because of this illusion, viewers of your artwork gain a sense of three-dimensional depth when viewing the piece.
What is an easel back frame?
Designed to be glued or fastened onto the back of picture frames, tiles or any object requiring desk or wall mounted display, this sturdy, 1/8″ thick cardboard easel back provides a secure way to show such objects off. The leg is hinged and folds flat against the back when not in use or when hanging on a wall.
What is backing board?
Backing boards are a supportive board that goes directly behind your art. It gives your artwork rigidity. For example, a poster might naturally want to sag or buckle, but a backing board will help sandwich the thin poster paper in place.
What is a swept frame?
The swept frame is named simply for the sweeps between each corner. Often called a Rococo frame and originated in the Late Baroque period in Britain, also often called a Louis XV style frame.
Can you turn a regular frame into a float frame?
I told you it was super easy to make a floating glass frame. All you need is a second piece of glass. Tape your artwork onto the glass and then sandwich the artwork in between the two. Reassemble your frame and hang it up!
What can I use for backing picture frames?
Depending on what you’re framing; you can use cardboard, standard foam board, acid free foam board, mat board, hard board, chip board, easel backs, or what the heck, you can even use wood.
Do you need backing board for framing?
A backing board is the last piece to go into a framed artwork. Behind the glazing (glass or acrylic), mat, and print, the backing board separates the print from the open back of the frame, and may also be the surface onto which the print is hinged (attached).
How frames are different from floating frames?
A floater frame is a little bit like an open box with no lid; it’s a modern alternative to a traditional picture frame where the artwork is loaded at the front, into the open space. The big advantage of floater frames is that there’s nowhere that the artwork can be obscured or hidden, so the entire image is on show.