Custom Image Framing creates frames that fit all image sizes, but what can you do when you have a frame that doesn’t fit your image?
People often end up with a frame that doesn’t quite fit the image they have. This may be because they have bought a cheap frame that is slightly larger or smaller than the image they have. Sometimes it can be when you are recycling or reusing a frame that was made to fit a different size image. Whatever the reason, there are some solutions to fix the problem.
The two easiest solutions, if the frame is larger than the image being framed, is to tear and cut the frame to fit it or insert a mat edge to bridge the difference between the image and the frame.
If the image to be framed requires glass and when the wrong size frame already had glass that fits the frame, the best solution is usually to cut a carpet edge so that the image fits the frame rather than cutting both the frame down as well as down. glass. When the image does not require glass because it is an oil or acrylic or some other item to display, then it may be better to cut the frame to fit the image.
Breaking and cutting the frame is fraught with risks.
If the frame is made of wood, it is a safer option to break the frame and reattach it than if it is a synthetic molding. Synthetic frames tend to wear poorly and will often fracture and flake at the miter joint.
When breaking a wooden frame that has been glued and V-nailed or V-nailed, you must first break the glue joint by forcing the joint apart by twisting it or may sometimes require a sudden forceful blow when striking the corner on a firm surface perpendicular to the joint. If you are cutting the frame more than a few inches or any amount greater than the width of the V nails, you can roughly cut the frame with a hand saw to divide it into separate pieces and then re-cut the frame with a new miter to that is the correct length. So it’s a simple procedure to put the frame back together and reassemble the image.
The other option of cutting a carpet board to save the space between the image and the frame is a simpler process. Simply calculate the difference between the frame and the image and calculate the mat widths needed for the image to fit the frame. After the mat is cut, the image can be hinged on the edge and placed back into the existing frame.
In some cases, the frame is smaller than the image and this presents another set of challenges.
When the image is just a photo or a print, a decision can be made to crop the image to fit the frame. If the picture has a monetary or sentimental value, it may not be an option and you should seek professional advice on how to make a new frame for the picture.
If the image is a print or photograph on paper or mounted on a flat backing board, you can precisely measure and mark where you need to cut the image and then trim it with a sharp knife and ruler. A normal picture frame rebate is usually cut with a small 2mm allowance for easy placement of the glass, picture and backing. When you measure the image, be sure to cut it smaller than the adjusted markup size to allow for the expansion and contraction of the paper over time. It is always recommended to place the ruler on the image aligning it with the inside of the line you want to cut. That way, if you slip with the knife, the image is protected and you will cut in the waste section. Crop the image in several passes by gradually cutting the board or paper.
If the image you are framing is a stretched canvas and the frame is smaller than the painting, you have three options to consider. You can remove the canvas from the stretcher and then cut the stretcher frame to fit the outer frame and then stretch the painting again. Another alternative that could be used if the frame is only slightly smaller than the painting is to make the recess in the frame larger. To make the refund larger, you can use a router, but a quick method for minor adjustments is to trim the refund with a craft knife. Make two cuts with the craft knife, one parallel to the face of the frame using the existing recess as a guide, and then cut at 90 degrees from the back of the frame. This requires several cuts working gradually and cutting out a small rectangular section to make the discount wider. This is a simple technique when the wood is soft, but it can be difficult when it is hardwood. The third option is to make a new frame of the correct size.
Sometimes the cost savings of buying a cheap, ready-to-go picture frame that is nearly the right size is easily diminished by the added expense of trimming, mat cutting, or stretching as described above.