Custom Framing
So you’ve searched everywhere for a 16x28 frame and you are still out of luck because it is not a standard size. You have an extremely valuable piece of artwork that you want to preserve and display. You feel like being creative with all if those photographs you have piled up in a box. You’ve finally finished school and have that diploma you worked s hard for. Well, we have the solution for you…Custom Frame It!
These are just a few reasons why people decide to custom frame things. The possibilities are endless when it comes to custom framing.
When it comes to custom framing, Masterpiece Gallery’s professional picture framers have the training and skills necessary to create unique custom frames that will enhance and protect your cherished items.
There are many things to consider when custom framing an item. First and foremost, is the frame or moulding and there are thousands of them to choose from. The next step is to select the mat board(s) if desired.
Once you have selected the frame and mat board for you, a qualified Masterpiece Gallery framer will cut and join the frame to size. Your item is then mounted to a foam/mount board, is matted, if desired, and then placed under glazing. The frame is then sealed with a backing foam board and dust cover.
For preservation purposes, there are additional conservation products, such as acid-free materials and UV protected glass that are available when custom framing an item.
In-Home & In-Office Custom Framing
This exciting service allows you to have one of Masterpiece Gallery’s design professionals bring all of the necessary custom framing tools into your home and/or office. You will conveniently select your frames and mat boards while comparing colors and styles to the decor of your home and/or office. Once your order is completed, we will deliver your finished product FREE of charge.
Ten things to know before custom framing your piece
What and why to custom frame
Whether you are framing a poster, your kid's handprints, or a fine work of art, custom framing will reflect your personal taste and protect your piece for years to come.
Consider the surroundings
While you should certainly consider the room's decor, you shouldn't match the frame to the room at the expense of what looks good with the picture. Keep in mind that the room decor may change in the future.
Choose matting to enhance your artwork
Matting is the term used to describe the "window-cut" material placed around an image within a frame. They can be made of a variety of materials such as paper, cotton and fabric and they are available in a wide range of colors. Mats serve as a spacer allowing the artwork to expand and contract with changes in humidity. Matting makes the overall size of the finished piece larger and provides a space for the eyes to rest between the art and the frame.
Anounce of prevention
Many times cherished art is damaged prior to arriving at the frame shop because it is improperly stored or transported. If it's a rolled piece such as a poster, serious damage can be caused by rubber bands, tape, paperclips and even from a gentle squeeze. Make sure that the artwork is placed in a folder, protective covering, or rolled in a tube. To prevent accidental damage, allow us to remove the artwork from its packaging.
It's all in the details
Consider adding another detail. Fillets, beveled mat treatments, creative window openings, specialty paper and/or fabric mats can add a distinctive flair to your artwork. We are familiar with these options, and can help you decide what works best with your item. Sometimes it's the smallest element in framing your artwork that makes it stand out.
Choose the best frame to enhance your art
There are thousands of different frame styles and sizes that come in a variety of stains, glazes, and finishes. Let us help you select the frame that best suits your artwork and have it made to your exact specifications.
Archival materials protect your art
Some common framing materials such as paper mats and cardboard contain acid that will gradually destroy your art, and these materials are not used by Masterpiece Gallery. Using archival mats and backing boards will help protect art from the damaging effects of time and from common pollutants that cause yellowing, fading and deterioration.
Mounting your artwork properly
The dry and wet mounting processes bond artwork to a board in order to prevent artwork from bubbling or waving and are most appropriate for posters and photographs. Pieces of any value are generally not dry or wet mounted since these processes are irreversible and can greatly effect any resale value. Museum mounting, commonly known as hinging, attaches the art with paper hinges to the board. The art hangs freely, allowing it to expand or contract with changes in humidity. Hinging or archival photo corners are recommended for original artwork, delicate photographs, and other irreplaceable items.
Choose glazing to protect your artwork
Glazing refers to the glass or acrylic material covering the artwork as a means of protection. There are many variations including regular clear glass, anti-reflective (chemically coated), non-glare (acid etched) and conservation glass (specially formulated to help filter UV light). There are also acrylic glazing products that come in the non-glare and UV filtering varieties. Acrylic is lighter in weight and is safer than glass but requires a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleanser. It is ideal for oversized pieces, frames hanging in children's rooms, or items to be shipped.
Find the right framer
A good framer will help you with all the decisions that go into properly framing your picture. Masterpiece Gallery's quality framers have years of experience with preservation framing and design using a variety of materials and methods. For outstading customer services and the latest products, design theories, and techniques, you can rely on framers at Masterpiece Gallery.
Mirrors
Create your own custom mirror at Masterpiece Gallery; choose the size mirror you would like, select any custom frame and make it your own!
Want to double the size of a room? Bring more light to a dark corner or hallway? Looking for a way to add drama and sparkle to a dull space? Skip the costly renovations - you can solve all of those decorating challenges in no time with a beautifully framed mirror! The possibilities for decorating with mirrors are endless. No matter what your decorating goals are, mirror magic can work for you!
Decorators have long used mirrors as a simple fix for opening up a cramped space. A smaller framed mirror can give the impression of an open window, and an oversized mirror can visually expand a room by reflecting its surrounding space. This trick is even more effective when elegantly arranged accessories or framed art featuring open landscape scenes or ocean views are placed strategically to enhance the reflection.
Adding a mirror across from window or a light source can chase away the shadows in any dark space. Filtered sunlight reflecting off a mirror in the entry can bathe a whole hallway in a golden glow. Candles twinkling in a big mantelpiece mirror create a romantic mood. For whatever atmosphere you want to create, mirrors add depth and variety to your lighting scheme.

Selecting a mirror size and style are important to consider when choosing a mirror. Choose mirror frames that complement your décor in color and style, or make a bold statement with a highly contrasting look. Try a gilded gold frame in a warm casual living room. Opt for large, chunky frames to add drama or go minimal if you want to play things down. Pick round or oval mirrors for an elegant look or hang a group of rectangular mirrors close together for added impact.

The possibilities for decorating with mirrors are endless. No matter what your decorating goals, mirror magic can work for you!
Memorabilia
Display the moments of your heart, all those things you cherish too much to exile to a scrapbook or a drawer. Display wedding and graduation programs, childhood memorabilia, rare and beautiful stamps, foreign currency, intricate puzzles and posters, and any special passion in a professionally crafted frame.
Shadow boxes

Accent the most important moments of family and friends with 3-D presentations that turn memories into heirlooms. Preserve sports memorabilia, children's art, trophies, prizes, awards, or any important treasures that you want to preserve and share in handsome shadow box presentations to grace your walls, bureaus or countertops.

Corporate Services
A first impression CAN make or break a deal. What people initially see, they believe. What's on your company's walls will undoubtedly effect important business decisions. The corporate image you portray through art selection silently yet powerfully communicates who, and what your company stands for.
The right art encourages confidence in prospective clients, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere conducive for business. And, just as importantly, deftly and professionally declares where your company is going, and therefore, why they should do business with you and not your competitors.
Your art even contributes to internal employee productivity.
It shows all, that you care. Why not ensure that your employees, officers and clients see your firm at its absolute best? Masterpiece Gallery can develop a unique, structured art program, in any quantity, to fit any size budget.
Custom Framing Ideas for your business
• Company Awards/Certificates
• Mission Statements
• Staff Photographs
• Company Newspaper Articles
• Building Blueprints
• First Dollar Earned
• Shadowbox of Company Memorabilia
• Posters and/or Paintings
Delivery
Many customers need delivery for convenience or due to the size of the framing. In many cases delivery is available at no additional charge.
 
   
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