FrameCo FrameCo HOW TO... PICTURE FRAMING FrameWORKSHEET like a professional! GARY’S GOLDEN RULES #METRIC MAT & FRAME CALCULATION SHEET #25120 THE DO’S AND DONT’S FOR EASY FRAMING
Job Description: ......
Top Mat: Colour ...... Bottom Mat: Colour ......
Moulding Description:...... A step-by-step guide of
Fill in the measurements MAT Picture Framing Projects in the boxes provided. for those who want Top T1 = professional results. PICTURE
Width W1 = less 5mm for mat overlap
Height A Side S1 Side S2
Height H1 = less 5mm for mat overlap RRP AUST $15.00 RRP USA $12.00 RRP UK £7.00 Base B1 = Members Prices This is the outside Width This is the window size APFS AUST $7.50 dimension of the mat. B Picture fits behind the mat. (ie your frame size) APFS USA $6.00 APFS UK £3.50 1. Picture Size: H1 = x W1 = 2. Add Mat: +T1 = +S1= +B1 = +S2= Total both columns to calculate the mat size
3. Mat Size: A = B = Add 3mm to A & B so that the picture fits into the frame easily +3mm +3mm
4. Frame Size:
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Job Description: ...... Mat Cutting #25100 How to measure up the artwork Top Mat: Colour ...... Bottom Mat: Colour ...... #25114 How to make the most of mat board Moulding Description:...... #25101 How to cut a single mat #25102 How to cut a double mat #25103 How to cut a triple mat Fill in the measurements MAT #25104 How to cut a bottom heavy mat in the boxes provided. #25105 How to cut a reverse bevel Top T1 = #25117 How to cut an offset mat #25108 How to cut a stepped corner PICTURE #25109 How to cut a roman arch #25110 How to cut an 8-sided mat #25111 How to cut a kobi corner Width W1 = less 1/4” for mat overlap #25112 How to cut a title window #25113 How to cut a v-groove Height #25120 How to cut freestyle A Side Side #25115 How to cut a multi-opening mat S1 S2 Enjoy the benefits of joining the #25116 How to cut a deep accent bevel wrapped mount Amateur Picture Framers Society #25107 How to emboss a mat • "Gary's Golden Rules” - you pay half price #25118 How to make a shadow box mat • Framers Forum - to ask your questions #25119 How to make a shadow box using fome cor Height H1 = less 1/4” for mat overlap • Free "How To" Notes - to instruct you • "Smart Framer" special features - to help you design Frame Cutting & Joining • Members Gallery - to exhibit your work #25207 How to correctly measure frames Base B1 = • Project ideas - to inspire you #25202 How to make a multi-sided frame • Promotional and educational events - for you to attend #25256 How to use V-Nails • Home based business information - to get you started #25202 How to double stack V-Nails This is the outside Width This is the window size • 498 quality tools and accessories - to ensure your success #25203 How to use a linen slip dimension of the mat. B Picture fits behind the mat. • Members discounts - to save you money (ie your frame size) • Secure home shopping - for your peace of mind Frame Finishing • Members Directory - to list your framing website #25250 How to cut glass 1. Picture Size: H1 = x W1 = #25252 How to use a vacu-bag #25260 How to use acid free double sided tape 2. Add Mat: +T1 = +S1= #25255 How to hinge artworks #25254 How to hang a large picture +B1 = +S2= #25209 How to make stand backs and hangers Total both columns to calculate the mat size Framing Projects Ever thought you would like to have your hobby as #25208 How to frame a football jumper 3. Mat Size: A = B = your full time job. It does not happen very often. In #25251 How to mount a cross stitch 1966 Gary Leete was able to turn his new found Add 1/8” to A & B so that the hobby into a full time profession which has #25253 How to stretch a canvas or tapestry picture fits into the frame easily +1/8” +1/8” grown steadily over the past 40 years. He is a #25204 How to make a box frame man who likes to make things work and work 4. Frame Size: well. With his flair for design and a strong research team, they have developed a mar- ket, which was waiting to be discovered and achieved sales in 35 countries worldwide. Gary Leete FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.S.A. 20 Joseph Street Unit 1 East 41 Garside Way, Stocklake 3850 Ramada Drive D-1 Blackburn North VIC 3130 Aylesbury, Bucks UK HP201BH California USA 93446 Gary’s Golden Notes - Printed February 2007 Freecall: 1800 033 619 Freecall: 0800 389 0767 Freecall: 800 682 1222 © 2007 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] COPYRIGHT 2007 © MADE IN AUSTRALIA MADE IN
www.clubframeco.com FOREWORD NOTES When I started all I wanted to do was put together a single page which explained how you properly measure a picture for framing. Over many years this has grown into a number of worksheets explaining "how to" go about doing different picture framing related projects. Today new ideas in picture framing are constantly arising, and people wanting to be more creative with what they frame and with how they do it. Many people are wanting to extend their given hobby, such as photographers, needleworkers, artists, scrap bookers etc while others want to make frames for events like the arrival of a newborn or the marriage of a family member. Whether it is cutting mats or cutting and joining your own frames, this series of "how to" notes are my "Golden Rules" which will explain to you step-by-step the process of going about creating various framing projects. All the projects use our tools which are easy and safe to operate, inexpensive, and give you a good result. Hopefully these notes will help you understand some of the basic techniques of framing. If we can make it easier and achievable then the more you will enjoy the hobby.
How we can make it easier. If you have joined the Amateur Picture Framers Society we know you are really interested in picture framing - and so we will try even harder to help you with your projects.
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FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.S.A. 20 Joseph Street Blackburn North, Vic. 3130 Unit 1 East41 Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH 3850 Ramada Drive D-1, Paso Robles, CA USA 93446 frame...just like a professional Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.clubframeco.com FrameCo MAKE A NOTES HOW TO... Frame like a professional! BOX FRAME
PROJECT: #25204 A box frame is a fantastic way to present some really great works that need to be presented in a three dimensional aspect, but it is still a good idea to use a mat shadow box or pan shadow box Difficulty Rating: to gain maximum effect. A relatively easy way to make A shadow box utilizes a plain square or flat style moulding that can be made into a shadow box and this method allows the art work to be mounted very simply. What you will need: Instructions fig.1. 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window 1 x Fome Core - backing board 1. Select a plain flat square style moulding and instead of cutting 1 x Gummed Cloth Tape the mitre corners in the conventional way, position the 1 x Mounting Tape moulding in your mitre saw vertically with the rebate facing 1 x Trimming Knife upwards - see fig 1.
2. Cut the eight cuts to the required size as in a normal frame but remember the cuts are vertical not horizontal.
3. Having cut all four sides, join the box frame together using v-nails and PVA glue and naturally the rebate will form the backside and the edge will form the front side - see fig 3. #10120 Universal Mitre Saw Proman
4 Select the moulding of your choice and make the frame to suit fig.2. the outside dimensions of the box frame; it is a good idea to install a mat into this project but the mat will fit into the frame and not the box frame.
5. Prior to assembling the work, cut and stick strips of the same #10128 Complete Measuring System Base color mat board into the inside edges of the box frame, ensuring that the strips do not overlap the front edge of the fig.3. box frame or rebate side of the box frame. Make sure that the strips are a tight neat fit into the inside corners of the box frame, this will give a nice clean finish to the inside of the box frame - see fig 3.
#10106 Strap Clamp Kit 6. Final assembly of the box frame can now take place, cut and install the glass into the frame, fit the mat into the frame against the glass, then fit the box frame against the back of the fig.4. mat board with the rebate side facing outwards. To hold the box frame into the back of the frame, insert screw eyes into the sides of the box frame with your Pushmaster at the same depth of the rebate of the frame - see fig 4. Finally screw self- #14730 PushMaster® tapping screws down into the back of the frame through the screw eyes - see fig 5. The box frame will now be firmly held
FrameCo - Australia in place as will the mat and glass. fig.5. 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] 7. The final step is to install the backboard with the artwork
FrameCo - U.K. mounted to it into the exposed rebate of the box frame, secure Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake it into place with backing nails and seal with backing tape. Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.S.A. Email: [email protected] 20 Joseph Street Blackburn North, Vic. 3130 Unit 1 East41 Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH 3850 Ramada Drive D-1, Paso Robles, CA USA 93446 And there you are, a very stunning box frame that is easy to make Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.S.A. and you can display a myriad of things. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 www.clubframeco.com Email: [email protected] www.clubframeco.com FrameCo HOW TO MAT CUTTING HOW TO... Mat cutting is the creative face of picture framing. The way you choose to use mats A CANVAS can make a large difference to how a piece is presented. There is a wide choice of Frame like a professional! OR TAPESTRY mat board brands and colours, available and supplies are easy to come by. The cost STRETCH of the board is not prohibitive. The best thing about cutting your own mat is that you get to keep the fallout from the middle, which can become a mat for another piece. When a canvas is to be framed it must be securely stretched and mounted over a stretcher frame. PROJECT: #25253 Choosing the right Colour of Matboard. Stretcher bar moulding has a tapered front face that slopes down to the inside of the frame when To make selecting the right mat board easier FrameCo has develop an online Difficulty Rating: assembled, so the artwork only touches the outer edge. framing tool which enables you to see what a photograph of your piece will look like framed and matted up before you start. This tool is called "Smart Framer." Instructions There are a few rules which will make this task easier. 1 Lay the canvas face up and measure the image area, ie. width and height. Be sure to check What you will need: 1. Choose a colour which compliments the picture, and don't be influenced by the 1 x Stretcher Bar Moulding that the image has been painted squarely on the canvas, if it is not square use the smaller room colour, the frame colour or your personal taste. The colour of the mount 1 x Staple Gun dimensions, as this eliminates the risk of making the stretcher frame to large and hence some will influences the style and colour of the frame. eg Blue mounts usually require 1 x Canvas Pliers of the white unpainted canvas may been seen inside the frame. Ideally measure the canvas frame with silver tones.
1 x Strap Clamp approximately 5mm - 1/4” smaller than the actual image on all sides. 2. The size of the border is also important. The wider the border the more you see 1 x PushMaster® the picture. Small border widths, eg 50cm - 2" usually distract from the image. 2 When cutting the stretcher bar make sure you use the outside dimensions of the bar. This is Small photo frames do require small borders, but generally keep the borders because we will be stretching the canvas over the outside edges of the frame. wider than 6cm or 3'' on every other project. Having cut the stretcher bar to the required lengths, clamp and join it with the Strap Clamp 3. Double mounts sharpen the image by increasing the contrast between the light and PushMaster®. and dark in the picture making it easier to see. So the use of a double mat is both functional and decorative. A darker inner mount will sharpen the image 3 To fix the canvas or tapestry to the frame, firstly lay the canvas flat face/image side down. and make the image clearer. Position the frame in the center of the work and make sure that it is the correct size. Choosing the right mat cutter. #W4 10 LST Stretcher Bar Moulding 4 Starting at the top and center of the work, fold the canvas over the back of the frame, then When it comes to cutting your mat, any system from the FrameCo range of Mat using a hand stapler / tacker fasten staples into the edge of the canvas. Continue this Cutters is what you will need. The FrameCo systems use a guide rule that the procedure moving alternatively from left to right out from the center of the work until the cutting head runs upon, essential for straight bevel cutting and good clean corners. whole top edge of the work is fastened. Place the staples at approximately 2-3cm - 1” gaps. Our systems are ideal for the DIY framer. If you are producing large quantities of mats you may decide to get a base board mounted system. A base mounted system 5 Next step is to stretch the bottom edge of the artwork and to ensure that the canvas is is steadier, easier to use and quicker to get results. tensioned firmly. The best tool for attaining the correct tension, are canvas stretching pliers. Another benefit of FrameCo systems is that they all work together, so you can These pliers have very wide jaws that grip the canvas without damaging it. Grasp the center upgrade your kit with a GrooveMaster to create decorative "V" groove features on #13202 Canvas Pliers of the canvas and pull it tightly over the back of the stretcher frame, then staple the bottom your mats. of the canvas onto the edge of the stretcher bar, again use an alternating action of left to right Talk to us about what system would be right for you. on either side of the center of the work until the outside edges of the frame is reached. Fig 1. 6 Next repeat these steps on the two remaining sides. 7 When all sides are stapled fold the canvas over the back of the frame and staple it down into the backside of the bar, again at 2-3cm - 1” spacing. To finish off the corners simply fold the #10106 Strap Clamp excess canvas over and staple down. 8 To frame the project make an outer frame as normal, then fit the canvas into the frame. To hold it in the frame screw eyes can be placed into the edge of the stretcher bar frame piercing the canvas at the same height as the rebate of the frame. Then just screw normal self tapping screws down into the back of the outer frame, by placing several screw eyes around the work it will be securely held in place. Fig 2. NOTE Large, heavy woolen tapestries can be framed using this technique as well. #14730 PushMaster®
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PROJECT: #25100 Accurately measuring your artwork is essential to acheive a professional result. If this process is PROJECT: #25251 Safely mount your linen, needlework, silk, cross-stitch and embroidery not done correctly then errors will ocurr. We recommend you use a FrameCo Worksheet designed without messy glues, pins or staples. Difficulty Rating: to accurately record all dimensions. Difficulty Rating: More responsible to use than staples, because the tape is acid-free and can be used without fear of the adhesive bleeding through to damage the fabric. Staples can cut through your fabric and may rust over time. Easier What you will need: What you will need: to use than traditional lacing methods, yet gives professional results easily 1 x Mat Master™ Rule/Guide 1 x Artwork - Cross Stitch and quickly. You can reposition the linen on the tape, making alignment of 1 x 2H Pencil 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window the threads an easy operation. The tape will not yellow or stain the fabric. 1 x FrameCo Worksheet 1 x Fome Core - backing board Needlework tape is available in two size rolls and is available from 1 x Artwork 1 x Needlework Tape FrameCo. Use Needlework Tape for any type of needlework framed with 1 x Trimming Knife a mount or flush into the frame. Instructions
When using the Picture Framing 1. Apply tape to the front surface of the board - see fig. 1. Wrap the tape around the edge worksheet record all the of the mounting board when framing without a mount. When using a mount, use an measurements and materials used. oversized piece of backing board to allow for your mount margin. This can then be trimmed This can then be filed for later use. back to the correct size, after the work is stretched and the mount window has been cut #14209 Mat Master™ Rule #80011 Fome Core and fitted - see fig. 9.
2. Once the tape is in position, peel back the liner on the top piece to expose the inner adhesive - see figs. 2 & 3. Position the fabric onto and over the adhesive - see fig. 4. NOTE: The back page is a 3. Reposition and align the fabric to remove any wrinkles - see figs. 5 & 6. Press the fabric metric worksheet and firmly onto the adhesive. Wrap excess over the edge if it is necessary. Now repeat this the inside back cover process along the bottom edge, whilst slightly stretching the work from the centre first. FrameCo Worksheet Needlework Tape is an imperial worksheet 1 Then repeat this again, working from the sides - see figs. 7 & 8. #17408 38mm x 10M - 1 /2“ x 33’ 1 ready to photocopy. #17409 12mm x 10M - /2“ x 33’
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Complete the boxes as follows
1. Job Description - Describe the picture to be framed. fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 Apply tape to board Peel back the liner to expose Partially peel back the side tape liners 2. Top mat #1 - Record the colour of the top mat being used. the adhesive
3. Bottom Mat #2 - Record the colour of the bottom mat being used.
4. Moulding Decription - Describe the moulding selected for the job.
5. When measuring the art work we need to determine the image size that will be seen once the picture is matted. To do this you must subtract 5mm from both height & width to allow the mat to overlap the edges of the image. Place these measurements in the text boxes on fig.4 fig.5 fig.6 Position the fabric onto the adhesive Peel back liner Slightly stretch the fabric onto the shaded image. & press down the adhesive FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 6. Calculate the size required for the mat borders, as a general rule we suggest 60/70mm and note 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] these sizes in boxes S1, S2, T1 & B1. Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake 7. Transfer these measurements into the corresponding boxes on the lower half of the Worksheet, Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 add up the 2 columns and place the results in Boxes A & B. This is the size you will cut the outside FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] of the mat board. Email: [email protected] fig.7 fig.8 fig.9 FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. Peel back liners from sides Place mount board over work Trim off excess backing board D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 8. Add 3mm to A & B and place the total in the remaining boxes, 3mm is added to allow the mat D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Slightly stretch the fabric onto Email: [email protected] sandwich to fit into the frame easily. This will be the size of your frame. Email: [email protected] the adhesive
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PROJECT: #25208 A framed football jumper / jersey / shirt, basketball singlet, cap or other sporting memorabilia is a PROJECT: #25114 Cutting Patterns for FULL SHEETS really impressive item to have displayed on any sports fans wall. The great thing about framing these 203 x 152mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm (8 x 6") Difficulty Rating: types of objects is that it is not as hard as most people think, especially using FrameCo Jumper Tacks. Difficulty Rating: (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") 203 x 152mm 406 x 508mm 406 x 508mm (8 x 6") (16 x 20") (16 x 20") 610mm x 610mm Instructions 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 711 x 711mm (24 x 24") (16 x 12") (16 x 12") (28 x 28") 203 x 152mm (8 x 6")
Place the jumper onto an appropriate colored mat board with the 203 x 152mm What you will need: What you will need: (8 x 6")
colored side facing up; this mat board will form the background color 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 305 x 305mm 1 x Item to Frame 1 x Mat Master™ Rule/System (16 x 12") (16 x 12") (12 x 12") for the jumper. When positioning the jumper lay it in the center of the 1 x Jumper Tacks 1 x Craft Trimming Knife 508 x 610mm (30 x 24") 406 x 508mm 406 x 508mm 1 x Fome Core - backing board board, which can then be trimmed back down to size at a later stage. 1 x 2H Pencil 406 x 406mm 406 x 406mm (16 x 20") (16 x 20") 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm (16 x 16") (16 x 16") 305 x 305mm (16 x 12") (16 x 12") (12 x 12") 1 x Needlework Tape 1. Carefully and lightly mark the outside dimensions of the jumper 1 x Mounting Tape onto the mat board, next using FrameCo Needlework Tape, apply Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste 1 x Trimming Knife the double sided tape marginally in from the outside dimensions of Jumper Tacks
254 x 305mm 508 x 356mm the jumper around the edges of where the jumper will be secured 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (10 x 12") Needlework Tape (20 x 14") (12 x 16") 508 x 508mm (16 x 12") to the mat board. Peel off the backing paper off the tape and (20 x 20") 762 x 610mm (30 x 24") 558 x 762mm (22 x 30") lightly position and secure the jumper to the mat board. The 254 x 305mm (10 x 12") 508 x 356mm Needlework Tape allows you to reposition the jumper and remove (20 x 14") 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (12 x 16") (16 x 12") any unwanted creases or folds, then when you are satisfied with the 254 x 203mm (10 x 8") #14435 Jumper Tacks jumpers' position and layout, proceed to permanently fix the #14209 Mat Master™ Rule 508 x 610mm (30 x 24") 406 x 508mm 406 x 508mm 508 x 406mm (16 x 20") (16 x 20") jumper to the board by pressing the jumper very firmly down onto 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (20 x 16") 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm (12 x 16") (16 x 12") (16 x 12") (16 x 12") the tape - see fig 1.
Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste 2. Now that the jumper is fixed to the mat board, gently slide your hand inside the jumper and pre-pierce the jumper at the positions 279 x 356mm 457 x 356mm 305 x 406mm (11 x 14") 305 x 406mm (18 x 14") marked - see fig 2. Pierce through the jumper and through the mat (12 x 16") (12 x 16") 813 x 610mm 508 x 610mm (32 x 24") board with a sharp pointed tool. Next push the FrameCo Jumper (20 x 26") 508 x 711mm Needlework Tape #14225 Trimming Knife (16 x 28") 1 #17408 38mm x 10M - 1 /2“ x 33’ Tacks through the holes and secure them with the locking disc on 279 x 356mm 457 x 356mm 1 #17409 12mm x 10M - /2“ x 33’ (11 x 14") (18 x 14") the back of the mat board. The excess thread can then be nipped 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (12 x 16") (12 x 16") off with a pair of pliers.
406 x 508mm 406 x 508mm 457 x 356mm 406 x 406mm 406 x 406mm (16 x 20") (16 x 20") (18 x 14") 508 x 406mm (16 x 16") (16 x 16") 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (20 x 16") 3. Now that the jumper is securely mounted measure up the work so (12 x 16") (12 x 16") that you can cut out a window from a second mat board, having cut Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste Slip mat - Waste #80011 Fome Core out this mat you can position it around the jumper, try and leave a reasonable amount of the base mat showing to enhance the colors of the team. Before mounting this top mat it is wise to cut four Cutting Patterns for HALF SHEETS strips of fomecore about 2-3cm narrower than the top mat and stick 254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm254 x 203mm (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") 305 x 406mm (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") 406 x 406mm (12 x 16") them to the backside of the top mat, this will then build the top mat up and away from the (16 x 16")
203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm 203 x 152mm jumper and enhance the three dimensional aspect of the work. Carefully line up the top mat (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (16 x 12") (16 x 12") 254 x 203mm254 x 203mm (12 x 16") (12 x 16") and stick it to the base mat using double sided tape - see fig 3. 203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm 203 x 152mm203 x 152mm (10 x 8") (10 x 8") 203 x 152mm (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") #14225 Trimming Knife
203 x 152mm 4. Finally trim off the excess sides of the baseboard and make the frame to hold the work and (8 x 6") 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 203 x 152mm 406 x 406mm 406 x 406mm 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm (8 x 6") (16 x 12") (16 x 12") present it proudly hanging on the wall. (16 x 16") (16 x 16") (12 x 16") (12 x 16") 203 x 152mm (8 x 6") FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia 610 x 610mm 203 x 152mm (24 x 24") (8 x 6") 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 203 x 152mm (8 x 6") 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") Hint: If you want a more stretched and flatter looking appearance you can always cut a piece of 203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (10 x 8") 203 x 152mm strawboard or 3mm Fome Core to the size of the jumper and slide it up inside the jumper prior (8 x 6") FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake to piercing the holes, you can also use extra needlework tape on the front of this board and this Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 508 x 356mm (16 x 12") (16 x 12") FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 will assist you to remove all folds and ripples from the jumper, Make sure that when you are FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 (20 x 14") 305 x 406mm 305 x 406mm 508 x 406mm Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 406 x 508mm 406 x 508mm (12 x 16") (12 x 16") (20 x 16") cutting out the pattern in the board that you come 2-3cm inside away from the sleeves and neck (16 x 20") (16 x 20") FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. so that it is not visible when the work is finished. 406 x 305mm 406 x 305mm 254 x 203mm 254 x 203mm D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 (16 x 12") (16 x 12") 203 x 152mm 203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm203 x 152mm (10 x 8") (10 x 8") (8 x 6") FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") (8 x 6") Email: [email protected] Have a go at this project it is very satisfying to see the end results. Email: [email protected]
www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo CUT A FRAMING PROJECTS HOW TO... If you have joined the Amateur Picture Framers Society we know you are really interested in picture framing - and so we will try even harder to help you with ideas WITH A Frame like a professional! and projects. MAT MASTER SYSTEM SINGLE MAT We understand that sometimes the hardest part of any project is coming up with the creative ideas of what to do. To help get your creative energies flowing FrameCo has developed (and will continue to develop) a range of project sheets. PROJECT: #25101 Instructions (same procedure for any mat cutter) These project sheets not only tell you about how to do doing things, but also give ideas of what projects you might do to use the techniques. Difficulty Rating: 1. Complete the Picture Framing Worksheet If you have come up with a great project idea and would like to share it, why not Work Notes #25100. send us an email and we will consider it for a future project sheet. Place the mat face down on the work bench Happy Framing What you will need: and make sure you have a piece of card underneath the mat to protect the work bench and the face fig. 1 1 x Artwork of the mat. Grey Box Board -#80020 is ideal for mat cutting. Using the measuring scale on the rule, Gary Leete 1 x Mat Board mark out on the back of the mount FrameCo with pencil lines, the desired border 1 x Mat Master™ Rule Note: Do not use resealable cutting mats as they are too dense and width (6cm is ideal). 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter will break the tip off the end of the blade. 1 x 2H Pencil 2. Cut down the Mat Board to the required size using a sharp craft knife or use the Mat Master™ 90O Straight Cutter.
3. Using the measuring scale on the rule, mark out on the back of the mat using a sharp pencil, the desired border width
(6cm is ideal). Make sure you carry the lines out fig. 2 to the outer edges. Use a 2H pencil for light, sharp lines - To begin cutting, align the start/stop #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter see fig. 1. silver line on the cutting head just #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter behind the start (or bottom) pencil line. 4. An alternative way to mark out the mat is to use the Line Maker™. Line Maker™ 5. Align the rule on the
#14209 Mat Master™ Rule pencil line so the line is just visible, then attach the #201 cutting head to the rule - see fig. 2. The Mat Master™ #201 head will cut accurately on the line everytime. fig. 3 Press the blade into the board and push the cutter away from you up 6. To begin cutting, align the start/stop silver line on the towards the finish pencil line. cutting head just behind the start (or bottom) pencil line. Press the blade into the board and push the cutter away from you up towards the finish pencil line. Before starting #14290 Mat Master™ 90O Straight Cutter to cut, lower your arm, so that you are cutting along the line, rather than pushing downwards - see fig. 5. With practise you will be able to eliminate any overcuts or undercuts - see fig. 3 & 4.
fig. 4 7. Release the handle and the blade will retract from the Move the Bevel Cutter and finish on mountboard. Rotate the mount clockwise by 90o and repeat pencil line aligning with start/stop line on the cutter. #14418 Line MakerTM for the remaining sides.
8. Turn the mat face up to FrameCo - Australia reveal a bevel cut mount. 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected]
FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] fig. 5 frame...just like a professional FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 Before starting to cut, lower your arm, FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 so that you are cutting along the line, Email: [email protected] #80020 Grey Box Board rather than pushing downwards.
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PROJECT: #25102 A Double Mat on an image will add more interest to the design of your framing. By choosing colours that compliment the picture, the image will be enhanced and become sharper. Difficulty Rating: These colours will also help lead the eye from the frame into the picture, which is the central focus. The “secret” to cutting double mats, so that the inner mat is exactly parallel to the outer, is not to cut two separate mats! You can achieve perfect double mats every time by following the What you will need: method below. As a rule of thumb, place the lighter colour over the darker colour. 1 x Artwork 2 x Mat Board Instructions (same procedure for any mat cutter) 1 x Mat Master™ Rule The best way, is to cut the top mat first, adhere the two mats 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter together, then cut the bottom mat. 1 x 2H Pencil (Refer to How to cut a Single Mat #25101)
Example: 20cm x 30cm double mat with 6cm border. fig.1 Top mat (white) 20 X 30cm. Bottom mat (black) - slightly smaller. 1. Cut the outside dimensions for the top mat 20 x 30cm. Cut the outside dimensions for the bottom mat slightly smaller - eg.19 x 29cm (see fig. 1). #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter 2. Cut out the window in the top mat with a 5.5cm border, keep the drop-out (see fig. 2). Work Notes #25101
Note: (i) As we are cutting a double mat the top border size fig.2 needs to be 5mm smaller to reveal the colour of the Cut the top mat bottom mat. #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Drop-out (ii) Remember, we cut all mats from the reverse side - so all our pencil markings are on the back of the mat.
3. Place the top mat face down on your table top. Replace the drop out back into the window (see fig. 3). fig.3 #17035 Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m Replace the drop-out back into the 4. Apply strips of double sided tape to the back of the top window mat, plus an extra piece in the centre of the drop out. Double sided tape Then attach the bottom mat colour face down onto the back of the top mat (see fig. 4). Ensure that you affix the bottom mat centrally to the back of the top mat.
5. Mark out on the back of the bottom mat for a 6cm border #14418 Line MakerTM - use the outer edges of the top mat as your reference edge for measuring. Cut the mat window in the normal fig.4 way (see fig. 5). Apply double sided tape to back FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] The reason for cutting the bottom
FrameCo - U.K. mat smaller is to ensure that you Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake use the outer edges of the top Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 mat to measure for both border Email: [email protected] widths. That way the sides of the FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 double mat will be parallel. fig.5 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Adhere the inner mount to the top mount
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PROJECT: #25103 A Triple Mat is another option to add even greater impact to the design you are framing. Again by PROJECT: #25209 Stand Backs - Hinges & Legs Stand Backs - Brackets & Legs choosing colors that compliment the artwork, the image can be enhanced and focus attention on Difficulty Rating: the artwork. When considering a triple Mat, be creative, don’t always use three different colors Difficulty Rating: Make your own stand backs with the special Stand Back Brackets & Sawtooth Hangers can with the same amount of color showing on all three. Triple mats are ideal for creating raised mats Hinge, Ready-cut Leg and Applicator Block. be applied to 3mm MDF backing board using for three-dimensional works. Consider also using only two colours, repeating the colour on the top The Hinge Applicator Block is hit with a the PushMaster®. These brackets are best hammer for correct use. The Hinge should pressed onto the backing board, rather than What you will need: and bottom mats. What you will need: be applied to 3mm MDF backing board for hammering the fitting. By having a few millimeters of colour showing as the middle mat and repeating the top colour on 1 x Artwork 1 x Hammer added strength - see fig. 1. The legs are To do this it is best to use the BenchMaster® 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window the bottom, the effect is quite stunning and dramatically increases the focus on the artwork. This 1 x Hinge Block made from 3mm MDF. or the special Bracket Application Heads 1 x Fome Core - backing board technique is particularly effective when framing photographs, especially black & white or sepia 1 x MDF Stand Legs fitted into the PushMaster® - see fig. 2 1 x Gummed Cloth Tape tones. Try out a few variations in SmartFramer - www.clubframeco.com/smartFramer.html 1 x Mounting Brackets Sawtooth hangers can also be applied using 1 x Mounting Tape 1 x Sawtooth Hangers a special head which also fits into the 1 x Trimming Knife fig. 1. 1 x Damp Cloth (refer to notes#25101 & #25102) PushMaster® - see fig. 3. Instructions #21502 Hinge Block How to cut a double mat 1. Cut the blank for the top mat (black) 20 x 30cm. Cut the fig. 2.
blank for the bottom mat (white) 2cm smaller - eg.18 x #14722 Small Leg Set 28cm (see fig. 1). #14723 Large Leg Set #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #21502 Hinge Block #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter fig.3 2. Cut out the window in the top mat (black) with a 5.5cm Replace the drop piece border, keep the fallout (see fig. 2). Work Notes #25101 Leg Hinge Block 3. Place the top mat face down on your table top. Replace
the drop out back into the hole (see fig. 3). Hinge Backing #21497 MDF Stand Legs 150mm #14209 Mat Master™ Rule 4. Apply strips of double sided tape to the back of the mat, #21498 MDF Stand Legs 200mm plus an extra piece in the centre of the drop out. Then Hinge & Leg attach the bottom mat (white) face down to the rear of the fig.4 Backet top mat (see fig. 4). Apply double sided tape to back 28mm
5. Now mark out on the back of the bottom mat (white) for a
#17035 Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m 6cm border - using the outer edges of the top mat and cut #14720 Bracket Head the mat window in the normal way (see fig. 5).
3rd Mat #21503 Hinge X 10 2nd Mat The reason for cutting the bottom mat smaller is to ensure #21504 Hinge X 20 1st Mat that you use the outer edges of the top mat to measure #14720 Bracket Head for both border widths. That way the sides of the double fig.5 150mm - 6” mat will be parallel. Adhere the inner mount to the top mount #14418 Line MakerTM #14725 Sawtooth Head #21599 No Nail Sawtooth Hanger How to cut a triple mat 200mm - 8” fig. 3. When creating a triple simply follow the same procedures as a single and double mat. FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia #14725 Sawtooth Head 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] Having cut the top mat ( # 25101 ) and then making that into a Double mat ( # 25102 ), you are now Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.K. ready to cut your third mat. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH fig. 4. FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Repeat steps 3-5, ensuring the outside dimensions of the third mat does not protrude beyond the Email: [email protected] #21497 MDF Stand Legs 150mm edges of the first or second mat. #21498 MDF Stand Legs 200mm FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Finally cut the window from the bottom mat as previously done on the first two mats. Email: [email protected] #21602 Nail It Sawtooth
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PROJECT: #25254 Instructions PROJECT: #25104 A bottom heavy mat is sometimes used to enhance the image where the focal point is in the lower sections of the work and this technique is used to help focus attention on that focal point. 1 Depending on the size and Difficulty Rating: Difficulty Rating: It is designed to assist in drawing attention up into the window weight of the picture choose and give the appearance that the image is being supported more an appropriate D-Ring, predominantly by the heavy base mat. ie. 1, 2 or 3 hole. What you will need: What you will need: A bottom heavy mat therefore should not be used on every job, 4 x Heavy Duty D-Rings 1 x Artwork 2. Attach the D-Rings as so use some discretion as to when to use it or not. 8 x Zinc Screws 1 x Mat Board (depending on size of D-Ring) shown in the diagram. If 1 x Mat Master™ Rule 1 x Wire using 3 hole D-Rings at the 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter fig.1 1 x 2H Pencil Using the measuring scale on the rule, top position, then 2 hole Instructions mark out on the back D-Rings can be used on of the mount with pencil lines, 1. To layout a bottom heavy mat is quite a simple procedure the desired border width (6cm is ideal). the base. as in laying out a single mat, using the FrameCo Worksheet # 25100 3. Consider also the type of wire to be used. Our 2. Measure up the artwork and rule up the back of the mat
#20023 I Hole H/Duty D-Ring x 10/Pk suggestion is to use #2 wire board as per the Worksheet, when determining the width #20030 2 Hole H/Duty D-Ring x 10/Pk as a general rule and #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter of the margin remember to use a minimum of 6cm width #20033 3 Hole H/Duty D-Ring x 10/Pk double the wire for heavier #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter on the sides and top then add an extra 15% - 20% pictures. As a guide the e.g. 1.2 - 1.5cm to the bottom side. fig.2 To begin cutting, align the start/stop suggested picture weight for silver line on the cutting head just behind 3. By using the rule of thumb of 15% - 20% of the bottom the start (or bottom) pencil line. each type of wire is - border width and adding this to the bottom, will ensure that #1 8 Strand - 15kg (33lb) the heavy base mat does not overpower the work and is #2 12 Strand - 20kg (44lb) #20741 Zinc Screws 6G x 3/8” x 50/Pk Suggested method of attaching nicely balanced. #4 18 Strand - 40kg (88lb) #14209 Mat Master™ Rule the wire to the D-Ring. Plastic Coated - 40kg (88lb) 4. Then simply cut out the window as in a single mat.
Hint: When laying out and ruling off the back of the mat board, draw the pencil lines the full width and length of the fig.3 board. This will assist you when creating a double mat with Press the blade into the board and push the cutter away from you up towards #22121 #1 8 Strand Braided Wire x 24m a heavy base, as you will be able to see the lines, therefore the finish pencil line. O #22121 #2 12 Strand Braided Wire x 20m #14290 Mat Master™ 90 Straight Cutter keeping a constant check on your layout. #22123 #4 18 Strand Braided Wire x 15m #22125 Plastic Coated Wire x 15m
#14418 Line MakerTM fig.4 #20010 2 Hole Strap Hanger x 10/Pk #20011 3 Hole Strap Hanger x 10/Pk Move the Bevel Cutter and finish on pencil line aligning with start/stop line on the cutter. FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake 2nd Cut Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH rd Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 1st Cut 3 Cut FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] 4th Cut Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo CUT A FrameCo HOW TO... HOW TO... Frame like a professional! REVERSE MATFrame like a professional! HINGE ARTWORKS
PROJECT: #25105 Cutting a reverse mat is similar to cutting a single mat. However for a reverse bevel the rule is PROJECT: #25255 Hinging will help keep your artwork crease free and will preserve the artwork for years to come. positioned on the outside of the pencil line, thus the blade of the bevel cutter cuts the mat board Difficulty Rating: at a reverse angle. A Reverse bevel does not show a 45o slat (bevel) on the inside edge of the mat. Difficulty Rating: Suggested Method Instead, the edge casts a small shadow around the inner edge of the mat. This is most desirable 1. First start with the mat, and for fine line drawings, lithographs or other artwork that show subtle shadings or fine penwork. the correct window opening What you will need: (same procedure for any mat cutter) What you will need: required for your artwork - Instructions Fome Core 1 x Artwork 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window see fig. 1. 1. Complete the Picture Framing Worksheet-Work Notes #25100. fig.1 fig.2 1 x Mat Board 1 x Fome Core - backing board Workshop Notes #25101 1 x Mat Master™ Rule Place the mat face down on the work bench and make sure Hinging Tape such as: Prepare the mat board Using the mat board as a you have a piece of card underneath the mat to protect the with the required guide, cut the fome core 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter a) Gummed Linen Tape window for the artwork. board using a trimming knife. 1 x 2H Pencil work bench and the face of the mat. Grey Box Board - b) Mounting Tape 2. Place the newly cut window mat onto a #80020 is ideal for mat cutting. c) Framers Tape II piece of Fome Core board and cut around Note: Do not use resealable cutting mats as they are too 1 x Trimming Knife it to create a backing board the same size dense and will break the tip off the end of the blade. as your mat - see fig. 2. Mat 2. Cut down the Mat Board to the required size using a sharp ™ 3. Place the mat on top of the Fome Core craft knife or use the Mat Master 90Þ Straight Cutter. fig. 1 then open it upwards as if you were 3. Using the measuring scale on the rule, mark out on the back opening a book, now the mat will be face #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter of the mat using a sharp pencil, the desired border width #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #80011 Fome Core is no less than 65mm (if less you will not be able to see the down and positioned at the top of the Backing Tape pencil lines whilst cutting). Fome Core backing - see fig. 3.
Make sure you carry the lines Master Mat Fome Core out to the outer edges. Use a 4. Using FrameCo Backing Tape make a hinge
2H pencil for light, sharp ™ between the two boards - see fig.3. For fig.3 fig.4 NB: Bevel lines - see fig. 1. Cutter on valuable artworks the acid free Gummed Turn the mat board Mark the desired position upside down and hinge ™ outside edge of the artwork with a #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Line Maker Linen Tape #17045 is more suited for to the fome core. 2H pencil. 4. An alternative way to mark #17045 Gummed Linen Tape out the mat is to use the conservation framing. FrameCo Line Maker™. Note: This step is optional fig. 2 5. Align the rule on the pencil line so the line is just visible, then attach the #201 cutting head to the rule - see fig. 2. 5. Once the tape is in place fold back the The rule should be located on the inside edge of the line so hinged mat so it is now on top of the fome that the bevel cutter is located over the border being cut. core backing - place the artwork between 6. To begin cutting, align the start/stop silver line on the cutting #17038 Mounting Tape the mat and the backing in the position Start cutting 1mm in from the head inside the start (or bottom) pencil line approx 1mm. pencil line and stop 1mm in from required, ie. Align the artwork carefully so Attach another strip of the finish pencil line Press the blade into the board, lower your arm and push the that the mat covers the edges of the mounting tape over the cutter away from you up towards the finish pencil line, top of the previously artwork. attached tape and fome finishing 1mm before the finish pencil line - fig.3. You might core - making a T-hinge. have to manually use a sharp scalpel blade to finish off the 6. Open the mat again, be carefull not to corners neatly - see fig. 4. fig.5 move the position of the artwork. With a Attach mounting fig. 3 7. Rotate the mount #17040 Framers Tape II pencil, make several registration marks tape on the reverse o side of the artwork clockwise by 90 and near the corners on the backing for future and place into repeat for the desired position. FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia alignment - see fig. 4. 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 remaining sides. 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] 8. Turn the mat face up to Master Mat Email: [email protected] 7. Remove the picture and attach 2 pieces of FrameCo - U.K. reveal a reverse cut FrameCo - U.K. mounting tape (#17038) to the back of the Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake mount. ™ Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH artwork, at the top, about 1/3 in from FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] each side. Replace the picture and align
FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. with the registration marks then attach a D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 further piece of mounting tape across the Close the mat board over the artwork Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] top creating the T-Hinge - see fig. 5. - ready for framing. www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo USE ACID FREE FrameCo CUT AN HOW TO... HOW TO... Frame like a professional! DOUBLE SIDEDFrame like a professional!TAPEOFFSET MAT
PROJECT: #25260 This general-purpose tape is perfect for many tasks in picture framing. It is ideal for adhering mat PROJECT: #25117 This intriguing looking mat is quite distinctive and should attract a lot of attention and it isn't boards together when cutting double, triple or creative mats, positioning delicate artwork and difficult to create. Difficulty Rating: many other paper craft projects. Difficulty Rating: Instructions Being an ultra-thin tape it is easy to use, folds around corners and bevels neatly, and makes many 1. Firstly working on the back of the mat board, which has of those awkward framing jobs a lot easier. Every picture framer, photographer, artist and paper What you will need: What you will need: previously been cut, to the required overall mat size, rule off craft enthusiast needs a roll or two of this indispensable tape on hand. 1 x Artwork 1 x Artwork 3 margins, e.g. 5cm, 5.5cm & 6cm increments - see fig 1. 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window 1 x Mat Board 2. The first step is to commence cutting out the four small 1 x Fome Core - backing board Using acid free double-sided tape: 1 x Mat Master™ Rule windows on each corner. Cut these windows out as you would 1 x Gummed Cloth Tape Mounting…small photos, some paper borne artwork. 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter cut out a normal window, don't be put off by its small size. It 1 x Mounting Tape 1 x 2H Pencil #17035 Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m This alternative mounting method of artwork can is probably a wise move to cut out each window separately and fig.1. sometimes be used. However our preferred method is to progressively work your way around the board cutting each 1 x Trimming Knife use acid free hinging tape. window out individually. Make sure that the mat board is kept 1 x Damp Cloth flat on your work surface at all times, do not lift and turn it as 1. After cutting out the window, apply the double-sided Fig 1. you proceed to the next corner. It is very important to keep the tape to the back of the mat board along and close to four small discards in place, so keep it flat - see fig 2. the top edge of the window. Fig. 1 #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter 2. Remove the protective film from the tape then #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter In certain circumstances (if the margin is not too wide) it may carefully align the mat over the art work….evenly press be necessary to extend the pencil lines out onto your work the mat board into place. Fig. 2 surface to enable you to line up the start and finish lines. fig.2. 3. The final cutting operation is to cut out a standard window. Positioning of artwork..eg Needlework, Rice Paper, Silk etc Fig 2. Using the middle set of lines start and finish at the middle
This tape being acid free makes it the perfect choice when #14209 Mat Master™ Rule lines, but don't forget keeps the mat flat on your work lightweight artwork needs to be mounted directly onto mat surface - see fig 3. item one board. No matter how delicate the work is the tape will not bleed through and damage the work. Fig. 3 4. To give this mat even greater impact, add a double mat using the inside set of lines and cut out a standard single window, it truly is a very distinctive mat indeed - see fig 4. Wrapped Bevel Mounts. Fig 3.
Again this tape is ideal when wrapping a deep cut bevel with fig.3. paper or fabric. The tape is easy to handle and being ultra thin item one item one it wraps around the sharp bevel angles perfectly. When covering a deep cut bevel mat, use the tape the full length of the windows bevels as this will ensure that the paper/fabric is adhered to the bevel over it's entire length. Fig. 4 Fig 4.
Mounting Freehand cut shapes to mats. item one item one
FrameCo - Australia Decorating a mat by mounting freehand cut shapes or FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 stamped artwork onto the mat is another great use for this FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] versatile tape. It's dry, double sided, acid free and is freely Email: [email protected] FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake used in the rubber stamp art and scrap booking crafts. Fig. 5 Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Fig 5. FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 fig.4. FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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PROJECT: #25108 A Stepped mat adds a distinctive feature to a single plain mat, PROJECT: #25252 For mounting down prints, posters, photographs and wood veneers. The Vacu-Bag is regarded as drawing the viewers eye into the artwork - see koala picture below. the ideal method for trouble free mounting as it achieves wrinkle and bubble free glue mounting Difficulty Rating: Difficulty Rating: without touching or rubbing the surface of the artwork or veneer. Instructions (same procedure for any mat cutter) The FrameCo Vacu-Bag is a reliable and economical What you will need: What you will need: 1. First we will need to measure the artwork and determine alternative to the more expensive professional mounting 1 x Artwork 1 x Artwork presses. The flexible nature of the Vacu-Bag enables pressure the size of the margins. Mark up the board - fig. 1 Draw single line 1 x Mat Board 1 x Mat Board with precut window to be applied to curved or uneven surfaces, such as when 1 x Mat Master™ Rule as per the directions for a single mat - see fig. 1. 1 x Backing Board mounting medals, fabric liners or shaped veneered objects. 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter 1 x Vacu-Bag 2. For our example we have decided to have a 10mm - 3/8” fig.1 1 x 2H Pencil 1 x All purpose glue The FrameCo Vacu-Bag can be rolled up and stored away Apply the glue to the back of the artwork step, so measure up for an additional set of lines 10mm - 1 x Sponge Roller when not in use, saving on valuable workshop space. The with the sponge roller 3/8” further in towards the centre of the mat. These lines 1 x Domestic Vacuum Clearner FrameCo Vacu-Bag comes complete with internal pyramid will create the width of the step. Draw the second set of mat, all air fittings and it can be operated using a standard lines (see fig. 2). household vacuum cleaner or a separate vacuum pump.
3. Begin cutting on the step lines (see fig. 3). This small cut fig. 2 Draw parallel line Instructions goes from the outside to the inside start line along the 1. Place artwork onto the backing board and with a pencil #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter inside mat line (see X to X). Rotate the mat 90o clockwise, #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter place a registration mark at the corners. Remove the fig.2 until you have cut all the small 8 step sides (see fig. 3 & 4). place the artwork and evenly apply glue to the backing board Place artwork onto the backing board cutter on the #13003 FrameCo Vacu-Bag between the registration marks. 4. Move the margin guide or your rule, to the outside inside line within the registration marks, with a sponge roller - work measurement and begin cutting the long sides (see Y to Y). quickly to avoid dry spots.
Rotate the mount clockwise until you have cut the 2. Place a Cover Sheet over the artwork to prevent any four\long sides (see fig. 5 & 6). To ensure you cut on the excess glue sticking to the inside of the Vacu-Bag. fig. 3 Step cut - Start #14209 Mat Master™ Rule correct lines highlight the lines to be cut with a marker Cover Sheets can be Brown Paper or Butchers paper, but before starting to cut - see fig.7. DO NOT use Newspaper, as the ink may rub off onto your #13301 General Purpose Glue x 500ml artwork. Hint: If you desire, you can highlight this instep mat by #13311 Canvas/Photo Glue x 500ml fig.3 making it into a double mat. Repeat the exact same 3. Place the backing board, now carrying the glued artwork Place cover sheet over artwork to protect the Vacu-Bag from excess glue. procedure for cutting a double standard double mat and cover sheet, into the vacuum bag. place the cutter (See Work Notes #25102) and incorporate the above instep on the inside line 4. Fold under the open edge of the bag to seal it. Switch mat procedures. on the vacuum cleaner. Trapped air is rapidly drawn out fig. 4 Step cut - Finish by the vacuum, creating a high, even pressure across the whole surface of the board, pressing the artwork down firmly and flattening out any bubbles and creases.
place the 5. Once full vacuum has been reached the item can be cutter on the outside removed from the bag. This may take 30 - 60 seconds. fig.4 line Note: Space saving vacuum bags available from Hardware Place the artwork onto a firm backing board then insert into the Vacu-Bag. Y stores are not suitable as they ‘crush’ the contents.
FrameCo - Australia fig. 5 Long cut - Start FrameCo - Australia Suggestions: 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 1. Thin papers, dark coloured artwork, and glossy paper Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] tends to be more difficult to glue down. FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake 2. Do Not Glue items over 40 x 50cm (20 x 16”) onto Fome Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Core as bubbles, due to delamination, might occur - Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Y original artwork should not be glued down, but should be fig.5 FrameCo - U.S.A. place the cutter on FrameCo - U.S.A. Remove the air from the bag with the D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 the outside line D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 hinged with acid free tape. FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Vacuum Cleaner, the vacuum pressure Email: [email protected] fig. 6 Long cut - Finish Email: [email protected] flattens out all bubbles and creases.
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Glass is available from most glaziers - use only 2mm plain glass. Non-reflective glass can be PROJECT: #25250 PROJECT: #25109 How to cut an arch top mat fig. 8 used on some prints, but it is not recommended when using double mats, as non-reflective glass will An arch top mat is really a rectangle mat with a circle top. Difficulty Rating: reduce the intensity of the colour in the artwork, and can also distort line work. Plain glass enhances Difficulty Rating: the colour and gives a crisp clean finish. If the area is too bright and reflection is a problem then move 1. To layout the design for an Arch Top mat, first cut the mat the picture - the bright light contains high UV rays and this will damage the artwork. board to the desired outside dimensions. Then rule up for a What you will need: What you will need: standard rectangle mat in the normal way, marking out the The FrameCo Glass Cutter is a tungsten-carbide glass cutting border width lines on the back of the mat. DO NOT draw in 1 x Picture Glass wheel mounted onto a solid aluminium base, which can be 1 x Artwork 1 x Glass Cutter attached to the Mat Master™ Rule, ensuring accurate, clean cuts 1 x Mat Board the top line of the rectangle. Then, draw one further pencil 1 x Mat Master™ Rule everytime. Because the head is vertical to the glass surface at all 1 x Mounting Tape line dividing the rectangle in half vertically - extend this line fig. 9 1 x Trimming Knife times, each cut is finer and more even. This means more top to bottom of the mat. fig. 8. successful cutting with less danger from broken or miss cut glass. 1 x Mat Cutter 1 x Circle Cutter 2. The size of the circle to be cut will be determined by the Instructions fig.1 width of the rectangle window. The circle should also be Attach the Glass Cutter onto the Mat 1. For the best results attach the Glass Cutter to the FrameCo Master Rule. smaller than the width of the window. Approx. 1cm or 1/3” is Mat Master™ Rule. See fig. 1 ideal. This will insert a small step where the sides of the However the cutter can also be used with any good quality rectangle meets the sides of the circle. This is a more reliable straight edge. method than trying to match up the two different cuts. fig. 9. fig. 10 #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #13220 Glass Cutter 2. Start with the indicator arrows, on the base of the cutter, #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter 3. Once you have established the diameter of the circle, position level with the top edge of the glass. Place your index finger on the head knob (fig. 2), and with an even the centre point on the center line. The top of the circle arch downwards pressure draw the cutter quickly back should be the same distance from the top of the mat as the towards you. Do not press too hard. other three border widths. Using a compass or the pencil 3. Keep the speed of the cutter constant and run the cutter holder attached to the end of the Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter off the bottom edge of the glass without stopping. Arm, draw in a circle in the open top of the pencil drawn 4. NEVER recut a second time. fig.2 #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Place your index finger onto #14209 Mat Master™ Rule rectangle on the back of the mat. Once you are happy with the 5. To break out the cut, slide the glass to the edge of the the knob and apply even pressure position mark the centre and piece the mat through to the table or work bench, and place your fingers - see fig. 3. whilst cutting. Break by pushing upwards. See fig. 4. front using the spike. fig. 10.
Please note: When working with glass safety goggles and gloves should be worn. 4. Finally the position of the step has to be established. This can fig. 11 The FrameCo Glass Cutter can also be used freehand to create be at any point between the middle of the circle and 1/4 from decorative cuts. the top of the circle. Usually 1/3 down from the circle top is Note: 1. Glass will cut more easily if in a warm room. #14513 Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm ideal. Rule a line across the circle to mark the top of the Very cold conditions causes breakout problems. window. fig. 11. 2. Wipe the wheel of cutter on a cloth between cuts to remove excess glass fragments. 5. Turn the mat coloured side up ready to cut the circle. Add a scrap cutting board under board, postion the circle cutter in fig.3 Hold the glass with fingers the pre pierced hole and start to cut the circle. Start at and thumbs approx 4 o’clock cutting around to 8 o’clock position, DO NOT cut a full circle. fig. 12. #14418 Line MakerTM Start indicator aligns with the 6. Once the circle has been cut into the front of the mat, turn top edge of the glass fig. 12 the mat over, and cut the rectangle using the FrameCo Bevel FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 cutter. Cut the top side which bisects the circle last. FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 fig. 13 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Use guide to attach FrameCo - U.K. the cutter to the rule FrameCo - U.K. Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Tungsten-carbide cutting head Email: [email protected]
FrameCo - U.S.A. fig.4 FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 Break the glass by pushing upwards. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo MAKE AN FINISH AND ASSEMBLE HOW TO... Now that the frame is joined and the glue joints dry you're ready to assemble your mounted work in the frame. To finish the frame there are a number of hand- Frame like a professional! 8 SIDED MAT operated tools on the market to make this job quick and easy. How to finish your projects. FrameCo produces a safe and easy to use glass cutter which can be attached to the PROJECT: #25110 Instructions Mat Master Ruler. This combination ensures accurate, clean cuts everytime. The PushMaster can be used to fit backing nails or flexipoints into the frame to hold 1. Complete the Picture Framing Worksheet (See Work Notes #25100). This distinctive mat is Difficulty Rating: the artwork into the rebate. It can also be used to insert the O-rings or screw eyes created by firstly ruling up a standard square mat. Fig 1. into the back of your frame. Measure approximately one third of the distance down from the top of the frame and screw in a small O-ring or screw eye. Attach a length 2. Rule up another set of diagonal lines that will intersect the square. Fig 2. of wire or cord securely through the O-rings or screw eyes. 3. Measure the distance halfway between the initial square pencil lines and rule two more What you will need: Seal the back of the picture with gummed tape or good quality backing tape. The 1 x Artwork disecting lines. Fig 3. best backing tape to use is a silicone coated tape as this will not peel off over time and gives the best protection against insects. 1 x Mat Board 4. Using a compass or the FrameCo Circle Cutter, draw a circle using the where the lines disect 1 x Mat Master™ Rule as the centre point. Fig 4. After all this is completed your image is ready to take its place of pride on your 1 x Mat Master™ Bevel Cutter wall. 1 x 2H Pencil 5. Using the Bevel Cutter you can cut the distance from where the circle disects the 8 diagonal If you don't want the picture hung but prefer it standing on a table-like surface, 1 x Compass lines. Figs 5 - 9. apply a stand back leg using an applicator attached to your PushMaster. Note: A - We advise you to draw lines between these points before cutting, and to draw guidelines at 90O to the guideline which will assist you starting and stopping the bevel cutter. Fig 4 - dotted line. Note: B - Do not cut right up to the disecting point as a overcut will occur, use a sharp blade to finish cutting the corners cleanly. #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter
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PROJECT: #25203 A slip is most commonly used in conjunction with oil paintings, and is designed to give a subtle area PROJECT: #25111 Kobi Corner mounts are for period style images, between the oil painting and the frame. The most common types of slips used have a linen type of architecture, and some automotive subjects. The lines Difficulty Rating: fabric covering the timber. When using a linen slip, prior to cutting it with a saw, cover the linen Difficulty Rating: accentuate the line work in the image. fabric with a small length of masking tape this will assist in avoiding the chance of the saw blade This mount is quite easy to cut. With the FrameCo bevel fraying the fabric. cutter combined with the Circle Cutter any size and What you will need: What you will need: When selecting a slip, to it is normal practice to ensure that the slip is no more than 1/3rd the combination of sizes can be cut. Variations can be a 1 x Artwork 1 x Artwork double mat, Kobi corners in the top of the mount only 1 x Mitre Saw width of the molding that will be surrounding it. It can be narrower but should never be any wider. 1 x Mat Board 1 x Ezy Measure System 1 x Mat Cutter with right angle corners in the base, and also combined To make the slip, simply produce it in the same way as a basic frame with mitre corners and join 1 x Circle Cutter with a standard V-Groove. it with V-Nails. Having made the slip frame then make the molding frame to fit around the slip. 1 x LineMaker Instructions Fitting it all together is quite simple too. Firstly fit the oil painting into the slip, if the oil is painted directly onto a pre stretched board simply hold it in the slip frame using backing nails as per normal Step 1 Mark out on the back of the mount procedures. board two sets of lines as shown in step 1. Line "A" will be the chosen But if the oil is mounted onto a stretcher frame, then there is a good chance that the stretcher border width of the mount. Line "B" frame will protrude out past the slip frames rebate, if this is the case. The stretcher frame can be #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter will be the size of the instep. As a #20501 Screw Eyes secured into the slip frame by using spring clips which are screwed into the back of the slip frame #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter guide we suggest that distance (catalogue page 52 code # 20005 & #20006, fig1) or alternatively use screw eyes in the same way between A & B should be quite as shown in step 6 “How to make a box frame “ # 25204 – fig 2. Having secured the oil into the slip small eg 3cm - 3/4" and the circle frame then fit the slip frame into the molding frame and secures it in the same manner. diameter at 5cm - 2". STEP 1.
A A B Step 2 Cut the circles at each corner of B
#20005 Spring Clips the mat, however only cut 3/4 of #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Short Clip the circle..not a complete circle. This will assist in making the other cuts for the steps easier.
Step 3 Highlight the step cuts as on the STEP 2. diagram, then proceed to cut ONLY the small step cuts with your #14513 Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm FrameCo bevel cutter. It's quite easy to see the start and stop lines. Then bevel cut along the outside parallel stright lines using the inside parallel lines as your STEP 3. start and stop points. #14418 Line MakerTM Linen Slip Step 4 If you have any undercuts #W4 01 LS 25mm x 5mm x 8mm complete these with a sharp mat FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia blade, cutting from the front of 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 the mount. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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PROJECT: #25112 To Cut a Title Window PROJECT: #25257 With some high mouldings it may be necessary to insert a longer v-nail to secure the join. 1. Cutting a title window is as easy as cutting a standard Single Mat. V-Nails are available in a variety of sizes, however the 7mm -1/4" and 10mm - 3/8" will join most Difficulty Rating: see Workshop Notes #25101 - Cutting a single mat Difficulty Rating: mouldings. It is normal to only use a v-nail about half the height of the moulding to be joined. If When measuring up the artwork, also calculate the size of the Title Window at the bottom of the moulding is higher than 25mm - 1" then you should consider using a longer length v-nail. When the mat by measuring the area the title covers, adding 5 - 8mm for clearance - this will using the PushMaster or BenchMaster joiners two different size v-nails can be used in the same What you will need: give you the dimensions of the What you will need: corner join. Fig 2 title window opening. 1 x Artwork 1 x Artwork An alternative for very high mouldings is to place two v-nails ontop of one another to penetrate 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window 4 x Pre-cut moulding pieces Place this Window about deeper into the moulding. This is called "double stacking". This will add strength and stability to 1 x Fome Core - backing board 15mm under the main window 1 x Frame joiner 70mm the join and it is possible to push two v-nails into the timber at the one time with the BenchMaster. 1 x Gummed Cloth Tape and also maintain at least 1 x Vnail strips or cartridges 1 x Mounting Tape 50mm of mat under the title 1 x Trimming Knife window. Instructions 1 x Damp Cloth 2. Mark out the 2 windows on the How to set up the v-nails back of the Mat and cut out 1. Pull out the magnet a little further from its housing. The magnet the Title window first. It is 70mm 70mm does have to be the same as the combined length of the two nails. important that all your lines extend at least 65mm past the 2. Place the first v-nail onto the magnet tip with the point, or taped end facing upwards...ie back towards the BenchMaster. (Fig 1.) window dimensions so you #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter Title Window Opening BenchMaster Fig 1. Fig 2. #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter can line these up with the 3. Place the second v-nail onto the magnetic tip with the point facing start/finish line on the Mat downwards..ie towards the moulding to be joined. (Fig 2.) 15mm Cutter. 25mm Note: This way the two flat bottoms of each v-nail are together. The point of the first v-nail penetrates the moulding while 70mm 45mm the second v-nail follows the first one into the timber. The two bases been together prevents the two v-nails slipping past one another inside the timber which could cause the
joint to open. 10mm 10mm 7mm #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Strap Clamp Fig 3. All FrameCo joiners will 4. It is also possible to mix the sizes...ie use a 7mm and a 10mm to give double stack V-nails for tall or a total of 17mm...rather than 2x7mm or 2x10mm. (Fig 3.) large mouldings To Cut a Double Mat with a Title Window 1. When you cutting a title window for a Plaque you can also create a Double Mat. see Workshop Notes #25101 - Cutting a single mat 10mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 10mm 2. Mark out and cut the 2 windows on the top mat making the allowance 5 or 10mm around #17035 Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m V Nails Select the right v-nail the out side edge of the plaque. FrameCo v-nails are available in two forms - cartridges and sticks. Both 3. Using double sided tape, stick v-nails are the same, only the packaging is different. There are also two Fig 4. Insert at least two v-nails in grades of v-nail, Hardwood and Softwood. each corner, close to the the bottom mat on the top rebate and halfway across. 5. How to load the v-nail sticks. mat and then mark and cut 70mm Turn the stick so that the red or white tape is facing downwards. the main window only. Bend the stick slightly so that the v-nails fan out and separate. Peel see Workshop Notes #25102 - one v-nail from the end of the stick and place it on the magnetic tip Window 1 of the HobbiFramer - taped end (sharp end) facing down. (Fig 5.) #14225 Trimming Knife Cutting a double mat 6. How to load the v-nail cartridges.
4. Turn the mats so they are face item one Insert the end of the WedgeMate into the end of the cartridge and up, place the plaque in the under the exposed v-nails. Pull the WedgeMate upwards to pry off Fig 5. Peel one v-nail from the end FrameCo - Australia 70mm 70mm FrameCo - Australia one v-nail from the end of the cartridge. (Fig 6.) 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 Title Window box and secure 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 of the stick. FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] with double sided tape. Title Window Opening Email: [email protected] Note: Normal v-nails - white top - sharp angled point for most timbers including some hardwoods. Hardwood v-nails - red with undermat FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. top - use only on hard woods such a jarrah, oak, MDF, and Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Example sizes only. Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH plastic mouldings FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] How to select the right size 15mm Window 2 25mm As a general rule use a v-nail about half the height of the moulding FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. Fig 6. Pull the WedgeMate upwards to D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 to be joined. Insert at least two v-nails in each corner, the first close 70mm 45mm FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 to the front or rebate side and the second about halfway across the pry off one v-nail from the end Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] join. (Fig 4.) of the cartridge. www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo FrameCo CUT A HOW TO... HOW TO... Frame like a professional! USING V-NAILSFrame like a professional! V-GROOVE
PROJECT: #25256 Load a V-Nail from a Cartridge Load a V-Nail from a Strip PROJECT: #25113 A V-groove can be located anywhere on the mat face. But as the main functionof the V-groove is to guide the viewer's eye into the picture it is best placed on the outer or inner 1/3 of the mat and Difficulty Rating: Insert the PushMaster® into the Difficulty Rating: not in the middle. This is what we have found to be visually more pleasing. Remember that there end of the cartridge UNDER the exposed V-Nails. Turn the stick so that the Red or is no one correct position. We normally recommend to locate the V-groove 1.5cm (1/2") from the Pull the PushMaster® outwards to White tape is facing downwards. bevel edge of the mat. pry off ONE V-Nail onto the What you will need: Magnetic Tip. What you will need: 1 x PushMaster 1 x Mat Board with precut window Instructions 1 x V-Nail Strip or Cartridge 1 x GrooveMaster™ V-Groove Kit 1 x WedgeMate Use your thumb for extra Bend the stick so the V-Nails 1 x Mat Master™ Rule Cut the mat opening first – then cut the V-groove. leverage to remove the nail. separate and peel one off the end. 1 x 2H Pencil 1 x Document Cleaning Pad 1. Use the GrooveMaster Gauge included with the GrooveMaster V-Groove Kit to mark out the start and finish fig.1. lines. The slots in the gauge are approx. 1cm apart and you As the V-Nail is pulled out off the Use the corner Guage to mark out the cartridge it attaches itself onto Place V-Nail onto the end of the can use the top or bottom of each slot/ chevron. start and finish lines. the magnetic tip of the PushMaster® ready for joining PushMaster®. Remember to use the same position on each corner. Draw short "light" lines on the front surface of the mat. These are your start and finish positions.
#14730 PushMaster® How to insert a V-Nail Using the WedgeMate #14400 GrooveMaster™ V-Groove Kit 2. Fit the GrooveMaster onto the Mat Master Rule. Position the GrooveMaster over the first set of corner lines. Check that the blades are aligned with the downward line. fig.2. #14746 WedgeMate Insert one V-Nail about half way Ensure that the GrooveMaster is attached to the rule. Use Place your third finger into the finger grip across mitre joint and another Helps unload V-Nail cartridges hole to gain more control when cutting. close to the rebate. - no need to remove the the inspection hole in the front of the GrooveMaster to PushMaster® from the sight the correct position. BenchMaster®. V-Nail Strips or Cartridges Use WedgeMate with the PushMaster®, #17453 Document Cleaning Pad 3. Now move the GrooveMaster to the bottom set of lines. HobbiFramerTM, and BenchMaster® II & III Make sure the V-Nails are parallel Align the blades over the lines and reposition your ruler. with the side of the frame. Repeat the process making sure the ruler is in the correct position. This process will ensure you cut a straight v-groove. The GrooveMaster will attach to a Mat Master Cartridge / Strip Packed V-Nails fig.3. Rule, Logan Adapta-Rule can run alongside any straight START Standard - Recommended for standard moulding i.e. Pine or Obeche edge, or professional mount cutter. Align blades with verticle line. #14746 WedgeMate 3 ” #14209 Mat Master™ Rule #10405 5mm /16 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Strips Only 1 ” #10410 7mm /4 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Yellow Cartridge/White Top Strip 4. Start at the top position, press the blades into the mat with 3 ” #10412 10mm /8 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Blue Cartridge/White Top Strip a smooth constant pressure pull the cutter downwards to 1 ” #10414 12mm /2 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. White Cartridge/White Top Strip the finish position. Stop when you see the intersecting line 5 ” #10416 15mm /8 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Red Cartridge/White Top Strip appear in the sight hole. Remove the GrooveMaster 1 ” #10810 7mm /4 Frame V-Nails 1000 V-Nails/pk. Yellow Cartridge/White Top Strip carefully so that you do not tear away the waste material. 3 ” #10812 10mm /8 Frame V-Nails 1000 V-Nails/pk. Blue Cartridge/White Top Strip 5. Rotate the mat clockwise ready to cut the next side. fig.4. FINISH Hardwood - Recommended for harder timbers i.e. Ramin, Oak, Jarrah or Plastic Position the GrooveMaster on the next set of corner cross Press in blades & cut a v-groove down 1 ” to bottom position. #10411 7mm /4 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Yellow Cartridge/Red Top Strip lines and cut down to the first groove. Repeat for the third 3 ” FrameCo - Australia #10413 10mm /8 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Blue Cartridge/Red Top Strip FrameCo - Australia and fourth side.Use a Document Cleaning Pad to erase 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 1 ” 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 #10415 12mm /2 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. White Cartridge/Red Top Strip FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 any pencil lines. 5 ” Email: [email protected] #10417 15mm /8 Frame V-Nails 400 V-Nails/pk. Red Cartridge/Red Top Strip Email: [email protected] 1 ” FrameCo - U.K. #10811 7mm /4 Frame V-Nails 1000 V-Nails/pk. Yellow Cartridge/Red Top Strip FrameCo - U.K. TIP: Fit a FrameCo Stop (#71017) to your rule or cutter - Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake 3 ” Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake #10813 10mm /8 Frame V-Nails 1000 V-Nails/pk. Blue Cartridge/Red Top Strip Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH this will give you a better result when finishing. FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Each cartridge or stick contains 140 V-Nails. V-Nail Sizes Email: [email protected] fig.5. V-Nail cartridges are packed V-Nails are available in FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. Do not remove the waste material, D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 3 cartridges or 3 strips = 400 V-Nail packs 5 sizes and are measured D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 a place back into the groove, until all FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 8 cartridges or 8 strips = 1000 V-Nail packs along the length of the FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 grooves are cut. Email: [email protected] nail side = a. Email: [email protected] 1000Pk 400Pkwww.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo FrameCo HOW TO MAKE A HOW TO... HOW TO... Frame like a professional! CUT FREESTYLEFrame like a professional! MULTI-SIDED FRAME
PROJECT: #25121 Turn your GrooveMaster into a versatile free hand cutting tool by changing the blade setting. PROJECT: #25202 A multi-sided frame is a great option for making some artwork really stand out. These frames can be created as a one off Remove one blade carefully, or retract it so that it will not cut the board. Lower the other blade Difficulty Rating: further out so that it just cuts all the way through the board you are cutting. Ideas for cut outs, Difficulty Rating: frame or to create a series of frames to decorate a feature come from stencils, rubber stamps, cartoons etc. When selecting a particular shape to cut out, wall or staircase. pick a shape that does not have any tight curves. If it does then try substituting the tight curve The FrameCo Ezy Measuring System incorporating the Mitre Mate What you will need: with a point eg. a cats tail or dolphins fin...this will make the What you will need: Scale and the Proman saw allows you to make many sizes and 1 x Artwork job much easier. Simply trace around the stencil onto the face 1 x Artwork shapes of frames, including five, six, eight and ten sided frames. fig 1. 1 x Matboard of the mount board, then cut out the pattern (see figures 1 - 4). 1 x Measuring System When making these frames experiment by cutting a frame 1 x Stencil 1 x Mitre Saw with different lengths on two of the sides as shown in the six 1 x GrooveMaster Handy Hints 1 x Strap Clamp 1 x Document Cleaning Pad 1 x PushMaster or BenchMaster sided frame sample (fig.1). 1 x Matboard Hint 1 Use a scrap piece of matboard in between the mount being cut and the cutting mat. This allows the mount Instructions to be turned alot easier whilst cutting out the shape. 1. When planning the shape and size of the frame required, it is fig. 1 You can purchase stencils from fig 2. It is easier because the blade is cutting into your scrap craft or hardware stores. usually easier to start it as a rectangle first and then piece of matboard rather than the cutting mat. incorporate the extra sides. So it is much the same as the way you would go about constructing a normal frame. A good hint Hint 2 Practice. Practice. Try and develop the technique of is to allow a generous wide mat to enhance the area between #14400 GrooveMaster™ V-Groove Kit #10120 Universal Mitre Saw Proman actually moving the cutter prior to turning it. This the frame and the artwork. should achieve a much smoother curve. Remember 2. Before cutting the moulding it is wise to check that all your move first and turn second, move...turn, move...turn. fig 3. angles are correct. Remember that all the individual angles Hint 3 If you happen to veer off the drawn line, this is for all the sides must add up to a total of 360 degrees. And considered “Artistic Licence” the lines are a guide both pieces of moulding making up each indivdual angle need only. Just keep cutting smoothly and carefully bring to use the same sized angle. #17453 Document Cleaning Pad fig. 2 Trace around the stencil. #10128 Complete Measuring System Base the cut back in line with the line. 3. Firstly set-up the MeasureMate Scale on your saw to cut the two Hint 4 When cutting out shapes, you cut from the front of the longer sides, remember to cut the first cut at 22.5 degrees, and board. This will result in clean smooth cut shapes. then cut the other mitre at 45 degrees. Repeat this step to cut fig 4. Hint 5 When cutting freehand windows, cut from the back of the second long side by cutting your third cut at 22.5 degrees the board as this will assist in measuring and layout. It is and the fourth cut at 45 degrees (fig 2). normal practice to finish off corners with a spare blade. #10106 Strap Clamp 4. Next cut the two intermediate lengths by first cutting at 45 degrees and next at 22.5 degrees and again repeat these item one Hint 6 To better enhance a cut-out shape, try integrating a shadow effect of the shape in your main window. steps for the second intermediate length. fig 5. Remember that you cut out the shadow from the back fig. 3 Position the GrooveMaster over 5. The next step is to cut the two short lengths and these will of the mat board. fig 5. the line and cut along the line. both be cut at 22.5 degrees on each end (fig 3).
Palm Grip #14730 PushMaster® 6. Set up the cut moulding sides on your bench and add the necessary amount of extra corners to the strap clamp. The item one Finger grip plastic corners will flex around the 22.5 degree corners of
FrameCo - Australia Sight hole FrameCo - Australia the frame where required (fig 4). 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 fig 6. FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 7. Align and tighten the clamp, turn the frame over ready for FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.K. v-nailing. When inserting the v-nails into corners that are not Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH 45 degrees it is advisable to open the angle of the v-nail. To FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] do this simply place the v-nail flat on a firm surface and with fig. 4 The GrooveMaster creates fig. 5 The shadow effect in the endless possibilities! a little pressure push down on the v-nail. This will open up FrameCo - U.S.A. GrooveMaster FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 main window highlight the D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 Blades the angle a little to fit the angle of your mitre (fig 5, 6 & 7). FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 cut-out shape. FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 fig 7. Email: [email protected] Blade Retaining Screws Email: [email protected]
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PROJECT: #25207 The accurate cutting of the correct length of framing moulding is a key part of the framing process. PROJECT: #25115 485 Mitre cutting one side for a frame is easy. Cutting the second side to be identical in length as the 50 Difficulty Rating: first is when most mistakes occur. To be able to achieve perfect mitre cuts and identical lengths you Difficulty Rating: Sample 70 70 will need an accurate saw and ideally an accurate measuring system. Here we will show you how to 85 60 100 100 get the best results from a saw only, and a saw and measuring system combined. 40 40 75 75 What you will need: Firstly, you will need a good quality saw, and the best saw to use is a combined mitre box and What you will need: 20
1 x Artwork suspension saw. The best of these on today’s market is the Swedish Nobex Proman Saw. This is a 1 x Mat Master™ Rule/System 115 25 25 1 x Mitre Saw hand operated saw with a choice of blades. It is more accurate than most and therefore you will 1 x Craft Trimming Knife 35 35 1 x Ezy Measure System achieve a better result. Electric powered saws are not ideal for cutting small or highly decorated, 1 x 2H Pencil 45 45 50 70150 70 50 410 delicate moldings. 50 1525 25 15 50
35 35 Instructions 25 25
100 100 The simple formula for calculating the length of moulding required to produce a picture frame. 20 75 75 60 60 Add the length (L) and height (H) of the overall mount size, then double this sum, then add ten 15 5015 50 15 times the width (W) of the moulding being used. This takes care of the waste generated by making
the 8 mitre cuts, plus a small margin for errors. Before you cut – you must allow a small amount 70 70 60 #10120 Universal Mitre Saw Proman of clearance or play so that your artwork fits into the frame easily, (it should never be a tight fit), #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter so add 3mm (1/8”) to the length of each side – a total of 12mm or 1/2”. Note: Measurements are in mm
Total Required = ( L+H ) X 2 + 10 X Moulding Width +12mm clearance 506
1. When using the saw, position the Sample 60 moulding with the rebate facing out and the flat back down on the saw bed. Cut 180 180 #10128 Complete Measuring System Base the manufactured end off at the first 45 #14209 Mat Master™ Rule degrees, turn the saw to cut the second 45 degrees. Measuring along the back
edge of the moulding, make a mark at 236 236 356 60 26 60 the required length. This length is the size of the artwork plus twice the width of the moulding. This is necessary because we are cutting at 45 degrees. Make the mark on the top edge of the item one moulding so you can see it prior to cutting. Perfectly align the blade on the 60 mark and cut the mitre. Note: Measurements are in mm 2. Next turn the blade back to the infeed or left side. Cut off the waste material, which is the first Tips for cutting a Multi-Opening Mat: mitre for the second side. Using the first side as a template, make a mark on the back edge of 1. Always mark out and cut from the back of the mat board 2. Always use a sharp H2 pencil the second piece of moulding, then align the saw blade with that mark and cut the second 3. Always use a sharp blade in the MatMaster cutting head piece. Repeat the above steps for the remaining two sides. 4. Always use a slip mat such as grey box board or an off-cut piece of matboard item one 5. Always cut with the rule resting on the left hand side of the window FrameCo - Australia A much quicker, easier and less stressful way to achieve identical lengths FrameCo - Australia 6. Always rotate the mat board, not the rule 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 every time is to add the FrameCo Ezy Measuring System to the FreeCall: 1800 033 619 7. Always try to make all the measurements in increments of 5mm Email: [email protected] Proman Saw. This then makes measuring and cutting mitre Email: [email protected] Before starting to cut, do one final check. Put the artwork/photos on the pencil markings you have made on the FrameCo - U.K. corners an absolute breeze. ( catalogue page 29 ). FrameCo - U.K. rear of the matboard. Make sure the artwork overlaps these lines as you do not want to a cut a hole that is too Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH big! When you remove the picture, place an ‘X’ pencil mark on the part to be cut. It can become confusing which FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 windows are to be cut out and which are not. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
FrameCo - U.S.A. FrameCo - U.S.A. To ensure that the bevel is cut the correct way for each opening, before making each D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 cut check that the rule is located on the left hand side of the window, and therefore the FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] cutting head will be located over the “hole” being cut.
www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo DEEP ACCENT BEVELFRAME CUTTING & JOINING HOW TO... The professional framer uses a guillotine to cut wooden frames. This is cost prohibitive for the small volumes. However, there are tools that give you a Frame like a professional! professional result at a fraction of the cost or you can get moulding mitre cut to WRAPPED MOUNTlength for a small fee. This is called a “chop” service. Choosing the right moulding. PROJECT: #25116 Wrapped Bevel Mounts are a unique look, Always look for a moulding with a good straight back and not too flat on the surface. creating a rich depth and dimension to your If the moulding has a bump or some raised section in the top surface it will cut and join easier than a flat moulding. Rounded edges are better than sharp right angled Difficulty Rating: mounts. They are easy to create using your corners. Most mouldings are made from pine or obeche. These are soft grain existing tools, it's a professional touch that timbers and cut and join well. Hard timbers like ramin are more difficult to work enhances and adds value to all your artwork. with. What you will need: STEP 1 Cut a mount to fit your picture. STEP 1 STEP 2 There are a few rules which will make the task easier. 1 x Artwork STEP 2 Fit the the Deep Cut blade to the bevel cutter- 1. The flatter and plainer the profile the more it will stand out!...mouldings with 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window using outer hole. some shape to them, and with a mix of colour and patinas on the surface, 1 x Fome Core - backing board STEP 3 Bevel cut four strips of fomecore about same deflect the light more and appear smaller. …the plainer the moulding the more width of the mount. it will stand out. STEP 4 Cut four strips of the feature paper. 2. Mouldings with some shape to the profile, ie raised bumps will cut and join easier and will appear smaller. STEP 5 Apply double-sided tape close to the bevelled STEP 3 STEP 4 edge on both sides of each fomecore strip. 3. The flatter, wider and harder the timber the more difficult it will be to cut and join. So choose a moulding with some relief to its shape and always look for STEP 6 Remove the protective film on the tape. mouldings made from Obeche - a timber that is soft but very stable. STEP 7 Lay first strip onto the feature paper allowing small overlap. Choosing the right tools. STEP 8 Remove protective film on otherside. Once you have your mitred moulding pieces and you are ready to join them there is a few things you should know. To ensure a tight and stable joint, use a good quality #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter STEP 9 Fold the fomecore strip over. STEP 5 STEP 6 #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter clamp and glue should be applied, especially if the frame is large. While it is STEP 10 Firm and crease paper into place. possible to buy clamps that join one corner at a time, it's better to clamp all four corners at once. This enables you to see how the corners match up before gluing STEP 11 Adhere the paper to all strips then line up all the and securing the mitres. The professional framer uses an automatic v-nail joiner. strips ready to cut the “reverse” bevel one end. The "PushMaster" is a DIY version of these machines and is suitable for low-volume STEP 12 Bevel cut the ends of all four strips. high-quality framing. STEP 13 Apply double sided tape to all four sides Our "How To" notes use the Strap Clamp and the PushMaster or BenchMaster as the STEP 7 STEP 8 method of frame joining tools. STEP 14 Position -do not adhere- one strip under one side #14209 Mat Master™ Rule of mount, then slide second strip in. Fig 1. STEP 15 Adhere this strip in place. Repeat for all sides Result is a pinwheel pattern of all sides adhered to the under side of mount. Fig 2. STEP 16 Cut off the excess. STEP 9 STEP 10 Fig 1. Fig 2. #80011 Fome Core
3 or 5mm fome core Double sided tape STEP 11 STEP 12 Reverse bevel Bevelled edge & Feature paper
#17035 Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m
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PROJECT: #25119 A shadow box made from fome-cor is an easy way to create a sturdy box without the weight. PROJECT: #25107 An embossed line on a mat gives a very subtle decorating touch and it is very easy to achieve Once the shadow box has been cut out ready for assembly it is quite a simple to cover the inside using the FrameCo embossing tool. Difficulty Rating: surface with decorative paper or fabric to compliment the framed artwork. Difficulty Rating: Instructions Instructions First cut the window in the mat - then score the embossed line. What you will need: 1. When cutting the corners out use a very sharp craft knife at a low What you will need: 1. The most convenient way to measure and position the 1 x Artwork angle, as this will assist in achieving a neat clean cut - fig 1. 1 x Artwork embossed line is to use the Groovemaster Corner Gauge. This 1 x Fome Cor Board 1 x Fome Core - backing board Cut out all the corners at 90 degrees and then lightly score gauge assists you to mark out the start and finish lines quickly 1 x Mounting Tape 1 x Mounting Tape and accurately. The gauge has slots spaced at approximately 1 x Backing Tape the fome-cor along the fold line, making sure not to cut 1 x Mount Embossing Tool 1cm - 3/8” increments and you can use either the top or 1 x Trimming Knife through the board - fig 2. 1 x GrooveMaster™ Gauge fig. 1. fig 1. 1 x Deep Rebate Frame 1 x Document Cleaning Pad bottom of the slot - see fig. 1. Use the GrooveMasterTM Gauge to 2. Turn the fome-cor over and gently fold the sides upwards, use mark out the start and finish lines. Ensure that you use the same slot position on every corner. the MatMaster rule along the fold line, to assists in eliminating Draw light pencil lines on the front side of the mat board and any unwanted creases. these are then the start and finish lines. 3. Align the corners of the box and tape these into position. If you wish to cover the surface of the box with paper, 2. Line up your rule against these lines, on the right hand side #14201L Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter matboard, textiles etc. then proceed to the next step - fig 3. of the mat and using the FrameCo embossing tool, start at the #14201R Mat Master™ #201 Bevel Cutter fig 2. #14422 Mount Embossing Tool top line and with a firm even pressure draw the tool down 4. Select the paper required and cut out to a slightly larger size towards the finish line - it is best to hold the tool at 30o angle than the shadow box. - see fig. 2. fig. 2. Hold the embossing tool at the 5. Using a high quality spray adhesive (Craft Smart acid free correct angle. paper spray glue), spray the inside surface of the shadow box 3. Turn the mat clockwise and repeat step two, by turning the
and the backside of the paper. Allow the adhesive to become #14401 GrooveMasterTM Gauge mat clockwise you will be able to draw the embossing tool #14209 Mat Master™ Rule tacky, then gently lay the paper onto the shadow box and down into the previously embossed line in the bottom corner. fig 3. carefully stick them together working from the center 4. Again turn the mat clockwise and repeat steps two and three outwards, and allow the adhesive to dry - fig 4. on the remaining sides. The FrameCo embossing tool can be 6. Once the adhesive is dry, turn the board over and neatly trim used against the Mat Master Rule, Logan Adapt-a-rule or any the paper back to the same size as the shadow box. Before good quality straight edge. Use a Document Cleaning Pad to folding the box again, lightly score through the paper as this #80011 Fome Core erase the pencil marks; these pads are a great way to clean #80011 Fome Core will eliminate any chance of the paper creasing -fig 5. up your mat boards, as they will not "buff" the surface.
7. Finally fold the shadow box up into position and tape the fig 4. Hint: When holding the embossing tool, hold it at a reasonably low corners together, the artwork can now be mounted into the angle, about 30o to achieve the best results. shadow box and ready to be framed - fig 5.
8. To help keep the box stable in the frame apply strips of double #17453 Document Cleaning Pad #14225 Trimming Knife sided tape to the outside edges of the shadow box as this will assist in keeping these outside edges adhered to the inside edges of the frame, thus keeping the box in place when fitted fig 5. FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - Australia 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 into the frame. Apply backing tape for extra protection and 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 FreeCall: 1800 033 619 Email: [email protected] strength - fig 6. Email: [email protected]
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www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com FrameCo MAKE A fig.1 70 Mat Master™ HOW TO... 13 Frame like a professional! 60 Place the Shadow Box Gauge on the edge, and slide it to the point were the two pencil marks cross over. o SHADOW BOX MATChart for 50 100 120 50 90 fig.2 Shadow box mats are a great way to enhance your framed works that are three-dimensional. Paper PROJECT: #25118 40 Mat Master™ tole, dried floral arrangements, sports memorabilia, ribbon embroidery and medals to name a few. 70 80 Difficulty Rating: Consider framing them in a shadow box to accentuate their three dimensional aspect. There are Flip the Shadow Box Gauge over (upside down) and slide 30 it along the rule to the opposite corner and draw a line. o height (h) basically two types of shadow boxes that you can choose from. Firstly the conventional 90 square 50 60border width (bw) corner or the more eye catching pan shadow box. Using the FrameCo Shadow Box Gauge a pan 20 What you will need: shape can be easily made. 30 40 fig.3 1 x Artwork Instructions 10 1 x Mat Board with pre cut window Mat Master™ Calculating the correct height of the shadow box 1 x Fome Core - backing board Rotate the mount board and repeat steps 4 and 5 Pan Shadow Box 0 1 x Gummed Cloth Tape 01020 on the remainig 3 sides. 1 x Mounting Tape 1. Start by selecting one of the angles on the gauge, and work 1 x Trimming Knife out the border size required using the graph for this angle - we recommend the 40' angle. 1 x Damp Cloth 70 2. Measure the height of the object you are framing (e.g. 120 fig.4 40mm). Locate the 40mm on the height ( h ) line of the Mat Master™ 100 graph, follow the line through to the border width ( bw ) - 60 70mm - see graphs below. Chart for 40 o Please refer to the graphs to determine the border width and height for your project. 50 80 90
#14718 Shadow Box Gauge 70 130 70 60 120 40 100 50 90 30 40 height (h) 50 60 70 80 fig.5 30 height (h) 50 60border width (bw) border width (bw) 20 20 fold line 30 40 30 40 Using a sharp knife cut out 10 the wedge that appears in #14400 GrooveMaster™ V-Groove Kit 0 10 the corners 01020
Calculating the blank or overall size of the mount. 0 01020 Use the 3. Multiply the border width measurement e.g. 70mm x 2, equals the border width for both sides, Groovemaster to add this to the size that you decided will be the base e.g. base = 200mm x 300mm. create the fold line on the base. a. ( 70mm x 2) = 140mm + 200mm = 340mm ( 70mm x 2) = 140 mm + 300mm = 440mm 70 90 #14209 Mat Master™ Rule Therefore the overall mount size will be 340mm x 440mm 4. On the back of the mat board mark off the 70mm border using a 2H pencil. As a guide place the 60 80 Mat Master Rule along the top line, place the Shadow Box Gauge against the edge of the rule, Chart for 30 o and slide it along to the point where the two pencil marks intersect. Draw a new pencil line 50 from this intersecting point to the outside edge of the mat board - see fig 1. 5. Flip the Shadow Box Gauge over (upside down) and slide it along the rule to the opposite corner 40 Tape up the corners and draw another line in this corner. Rotate the mat and repeat this on the other three sides of 50 60 70 the mat board - see fig 2,3, &4. #14225 Trimming Knife 30 6. Using a very sharp knife cut out the wedge shapes that you have marked out in each corner. You height (h) are still working on the back of the mat. 20 30border 40 width (bw) FrameCo - Australia Next score a light fold line between the intersections on all four sides but only lightly score it 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 - see fig 5. FreeCall: 1800 033 619 10 Email: [email protected] 7. To get the cleanest and neatest fold use a Groovemaster to cut a fine V-Groove on the front FrameCo - U.K. side of the mat, this will remove enough material to allow a very neat fold. For a little extra Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake effect you can color in the V-Groove with a slightly darker colored pen than the mat board. 0 Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH 01020 FreeCall: 0800 389 0767 8. Have the mat board face side up and gently bend the sides up into position and tape them Attach your memorabillia Email: [email protected] together from the back forming the Pan Shadow Box. FrameCo - U.S.A. D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 9. If you want ninety degree straight sides on your shadow box simply repeat the procedure above FrameCo - Australia FrameCo - U.K. FrameCo - U.S.A. FreeCall: 1800 682 1222 BUT cut the corners out at right angles (ninety degrees). Email: [email protected] 20 Joseph Street, Blackburn North VIC 3130 Unit 1 41East Garside Way, Stocklake Aylesbury, Bucks HP201BH D-1 3850 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles CA USA 93446 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.clubframeco.com www.clubframeco.com