August 18, 2013

Belmar Frame & Art: Creative Matting

Belmar Frame & Art: Creative Matting: PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!  Those who  vote  will be put in a drawing to win a 5 x 7"  Bone photo frame! Over the ...

Creative Matting

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES! 
Those who vote will be put in a drawing to win a 5 x 7"  Bone photo frame!



Over the many years of framing, I have had to come up with some very interesting and challenging idea's.  I had to dig into the archives for these,  hope you enjoy!



This is one of my all time favorites.  I was framing some of the items worn by a priest--what better to do than create a stain glass mat.  Turned out great, but have not ever done it since.
#1


What else does one do with baseball articles and tickets than to have the traditional Yankee's pin-stripe running through the matting.
#2



What do you do when a customer brings in a "shoe box full of photo's" and wants them all in one frame?  Make a collage mat!
#3


Similar concept, only a themed mat!
#4


Or when your customer brings in a "bag full of old wrapping paper and ribbons".  Ahhh??
#5


How about "hundreds of New York - Broadway theater tickets"?

#6


Made a 3-D piece out of  postcards!
#7


I painted black and blue stripes on a silver mat, to match the patrol cars on this one.
#8


Of course there is always the flag swoosh introduced to me by a great friend and fellow framer.  Thanks Linda!
#9



Just adding a few things to keep things interesting.
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Matching the mat to the art.
#13

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Inlay the mat for floating objects.
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Last one is the baptismal dress, with gathered fabric matting.
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August 16, 2013

Art Reception and Bracelet Trunk Show

Save the Date - hope to see you all here for this.
Come to see Jean Murr's art and her and friend Mary Beth Kerman's bracelet's, along with a glass of wine and a good time.