Glen Roc Gallery

Glen Roc Gallery Professional Framing In Ewing, NJ

12/06/2018

The anti-reflective glass used in picture frames is more specialized and expensive than plain glass. It performs a number of important functions: It protects paint or dye pigments from fading (with UV protection), reduces or eliminates glare, and also reduces problems with reflection.

12/04/2018

When choosing wall art, proportion can be important. Choosing a print that's too small will make the surrounding space look huge and empty. Before you grab a hammer, audition your selection to make sure it suits the location.

11/29/2018

Did you know that the modern picture frame is derived from doorways or entrances to temples, palaces, and cathedrals? The goal of these medieval "frames" was to provide an impressive picture of the interior of these buildings.

11/27/2018

Even though the photo or piece of art is the main reason you’d have a frame in a room, the visual aspect of the frame is important too. You should pick a color that matches the furniture in the room.

11/22/2018

If support mounting is required for framing a drawing or work on paper, conservation mounting is most often recommended. This will enable you to remove the artwork from the framing structure in the future without causing any damage to it.

11/20/2018

The biggest factor in frame pricing is the size of the work in question. Larger items will cost more than smaller items simply because of the quantity of materials and the number of steps involved.

11/15/2018

Having artwork in your office can give your office a feeling of strength and class, but you don’t want to ruin that feeling with a cheap plastic frame. Getting your office artwork custom framed will not only preserve the sense of style, it will also add to it.

11/13/2018

One theory about picture frames is that they were the model for the window frame. Homeowners would decorate the sides of their windows to remove the “hole-in-the-wall” look, and the newly framed window would act as an inexpensive substitute for a painting.

11/08/2018

Classic black picture frames help focus attention on a print, especially when the artwork is kinetic or brightly colored. When repeated in a gallery wall, like colored, and even identically sized frames help create continuity, too.

11/06/2018

From a conservation point of view, rag mat is going to be your best mat board option. This matting is made from 100 percent cotton and thus is naturally acid free. The only drawback to this type of matting is that it’s relatively expensive.

11/01/2018

It’s important to remember that the framing and matting options you select can ultimately decide the impact a painting has in your home. Whether you want to paining to truly stand out or just blend in, we’re always happy to make that happen for you.

10/30/2018

When considering permanently mounting a piece, keep in mind that the process cannot be reversed and should only be used for items of minimal value (inexpensive posters, open edition prints, and such). It will improve the aesthetic of non-investment pieces.

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