Practical Picture-Framing Handbook
Rian Kanduth(Author)
Southwater (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-84476-278-1 (ISBN)
Description
This beautiful, practical book is for everyone interested in learning about picture framing and acquiring the skills necessary to make their own frames. Beginning with the materials and equipment required for frame-making, the introductory chapter shows you how a frame is assembled, and guides you through the process.
Once you have mastered the basic wood frame, there are projects that build on the level of competence you have achieved. With over 100 projects, this book is an essential guide and sourcebook of ideas for making both simple and complex frames.
Once you have mastered the basic wood frame, there are projects that build on the level of competence you have achieved. With over 100 projects, this book is an essential guide and sourcebook of ideas for making both simple and complex frames.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Anness Publishing
Illustrations
600 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 168 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84476-278-1 (9781844762781)
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Person
Rian Kanduth, the contributing editor, is an experienced and creative frame maker and gilder. Following a City & Guilds course in conservation and restoration at the London Art School, she now works as a conservator and decorative artist. For this edition Rian has brought together an exciting collection of picture frames from talented craftspeople and top designers from all around the UK.