“Note: An unsolved problem-to find simple appropriate names for each type of stretcher. Illustrated Historical Review of Stretchers and Strainers Historical and Original Stretchers and Strainers
2.4.1.3 Conservation Use: Advantages and Disadvantages.2.3.5 Special Considerations: Application and Adjustment.2.3.3 Conservation Use: Advantages and Disadvantages.2.2.5 Assembling an Expansion Bolt Stretcher.2.1.3.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Keyed Stretcher Designs.2.1.3.2 Mechanics of the Keyed Stretcher Design.2.1.3.1 Preservation of the Keyed Stretcher Design.2.1.3 Conservation Use: Advantages and Disadvantages.2 Conservation and Contemporary Stretchers.1.5 Historical Review of South American and Spanish Colonial Stretchers.1.4 Historical Review of Nails and Tacks.1.2 Historical Review of Joint-Adjusting Mechanisms.1.1 Illustrated Historical Review of Stretchers and Strainers.1 Historical and Original Stretchers and Strainers.© 2010 - Written by Jill Saur, Jill Saur Fine Art LLC. Jill Saur Watercolor Painting With A Gold Fillet Inside And A Mat Outside Anything that the painting touches should be acid free. In order to protect the longevity of the art, I always use acid free mat board and foam core. The gold fillet matches the gold frame, giving the frame an elegant look. In the example below, I had my framer use a gold fillet (wood) instead of an inner mat. Double matting creates more depth between the frame and the artwork. Some basic principles to remember about double matting are that a dark inner mat brings out the lights in a painting, and a light inner mat brings out the darks in a painting. Watercolors, drawings, charcoals and pastels need to be matted and framed under glass. If your artwork is abstract, a sleek solid colored wood or floater frame might work best. They give the impression that the painting is “floating” inside the frame.Ī standard canvas is one that has a 3/4" side width or less. If your artwork is traditional, a classic traditional frame such as mahogany, walnut, or gold leaf, is a great fit (see example below). Floater frames are contemporary and quite stunning. If you want to frame your gallery wrapped canvas, a floater frame is the best option. Jill's Painting On Wide Border Canvas In Clients Homeġ.5" Side Of Commission (This Painting Was Not Framed)