Whether art or photography, having your pieces framed by a professional will protect and enhance them. While you may think custom frames are pricey, the result is worth every penny. To better understand the benefits of custom picture frames and framed art, here is a brief guide to the process.

Why Choose Custom Frames

Materials

Custom picture frames are priced as they are for a reason, with quality materials being a major factor. Choosing the right type of glass will protect your piece from sunlight, fluctuating temperatures, and dust. Without protective glass, the piece will sustain damage and lose value.

Opposite the glass is specialty paper to prevent dust from entering the frame’s back. This paper must be acid-free and made from cotton that won’t degrade or chemically react to the material of the piece.

The frame itself is also customized. Most frame shops special-order the wood for each project. Once all of the pieces are in-house, frames must be cut and mitered to size. Matting and glass are also sized by hand, making each custom frame a fully personalized job.

Expert Service

Another aspect that must be accounted for is the precision and craftsmanship that goes into framed art. An expert framer must measure accurately to ensure frames, mattes, and other elements line up accordingly. When art or photos are irregularly shaped, only attention to detail will result in a suitable product. Incorrectly sized framing may risk the safety of the piece.

Custom picture frames, when produced by a skilled expert, are labor intensive; a professional framer takes their time to ensure quality with every project. A good frame shop will not rush through the work, and the time necessary for satisfactory results is also incorporated into the final cost.

Bringing more than 50 years of experience to every service, The Art Board in Honolulu, HI, is the frame shop to choose for custom picture frames and framed art. The shop specializes in custom-designing frames to suit your pieces and interior design. Expert framer Moto’s background in architecture and interior design enhances and elevates every project. The frame shop also offers art classes by top local artists as well as fine local and Japanese art in their gallery. To learn about their 30% off material fees deal for custom frames, call (808) 536-0121, and visit the website to view their inventory.