Picture Frames in an Afternoon(r)

By Kaye Evans

Book Overview

In just one afternoon you can make a frame worthy of the finest piece of art. Or you could take a simple store-bought frame and decorate it so it will look like the most expensive design. Learn every facet of framing, from how to cut standard mats and more elaborate mat styles, mounting the art, and joining frames to fitting and finishing your work. Thirty-three projects allow you to make frames that will suit every taste and dcor: painted frames and personalized frames with messages of love and friendship; a frame embellished with heavy wire bent and coiled into interesting shapes; a dcoupaged frame with a fishing theme; "mixed media" frames that use almost everything from beads to old silverware; and an embossed metal frame constructed from soft-drink cans. Use your imagination and your frames will complement the most prized pictures. The author lives in Summerville, SC. 112 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806939478
• ISBN13: 9780806939476
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

easy, informative, and fun!

I saw this book at Michael's art supply and craft store. This book is not only informative, but it has easy to follow steps with pictures to show you the end product. Each item gives you the list of materials needed and gives you step by step instructions to help you put your picture frame together. It's easy, it can be done in an afternoon, and it's fun! I used it to make a birthday gift for my friend and boy is she impressed. Impress your loved one today! =)

This book is a must have!

"Picture Frames in an Afternoon" is as beautiful as it is informative. It includes many colorful pages of trendy picture frames. Each example includes specific how to instuctions with the materials you will need to make them. Not only is it packed full of ideas, but it offers very valuable information for anyone wanting to learn how to frame for themselves. Kaye Evans, CPF is a leading picture framing industry expert, with years of experience. You can count on the education you will receive from reading this book. It will be joy to read whether you are decorating, crafting, making a gift, or interested in preserving your own artwork by having it custom framed. Custom picture framers will love this book! I highly recommend it to everyone!