Groupon Alert! The Groupon expired on Jan. 17, 2012. As a courtesy to customers, we will honor Groupons at full value until Jan. 31, 2012. Beginning Feb. 1, 2012, Groupons may be redeemed on custom framing for the purchase price of the original Groupon.

Monday – Saturday

   9:30 – 5:30
Asheville Store directions
828-258-2435
Arden Store directions
828-687-8533

The frugal framer specializes in custom picture framing. This process consists of designing, sizing, and constructing a finished product which is based upon the various requirements of your artwork.

The custom picture framing process can sound daunting to one unfamiliar with it. Even an experienced art-lover may feel the confused by the innumerable options involved, not to mention framers’ lingo. Not to worry.

The friendly frugal framer staff is trained to assist you, step-by-step, through the entire process. Providing as much, or as little guidance as you require.
Let’s look at some terms for options that may come up during the frame-choosing procedure:

  • moulding: picture frame moulding; the material, usually wood or metal, that frames are made of
  • mat: also known as window mat, mat border; a rigid surround (usually 4-ply matboard) placed over artwork with an opening that reveals the artwork/image
  • glazing: glass or acrylic protective barrier placed over artwork; available in several options for enhanced viewing or protection of work
  • conservation framing: A term which covers a wide scope of framing matting/mounting considerations which, essentially, guarantees that no permanent alteration is effected upon the artwork; nothing is done which cannot be undone
  • foamboard: a rigid substrate consisting of stryrene foam sandwiched between 2 layers of paper; used as stiff backing for framed artwork, and for the majority of dry mounted items
  • dry mounting: a permanent/semi-permanent procedure of affixing paper or fabric to a rigid backing in a way that eliminates wrinkling, rippling or buckling of artwork
    
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