The Process of Framing Pastel Artwork
If you are wondering about how to properly frame your pastel artwork, then let me help you out.
The entire process of framing pastel paintings is dependent on several processes by which you can make sure that you are showing off your artwork as beautifully as possible.
You want to make sure that your paintings are displayed for everyone to see and appreciate.
It's important to remember that pastel paintings are made of millions of pretty particles of pigment that are held together with binder to make the texture of the paper seem more alluring.
Upon the completion of your pastel artwork, you will be able to see how the light dances and highlights those vibrant shades.
Framing your masterpiece will ensure that it keeps those pigment particles safe from bumping, smearing, or fading.
However, please be advised that there is a disadvantage to painting with pastels.
You will be unable to make sure that the pastels stay on the paper if you don't frame it correctly.
You will notice that even bumping the paper will cause the pastel to shed dust which will reduce the color and clarity of your painting.
If this happens all the time you will lose the effect of the pastel painting that you have worked so hard to create.
So, the best process to avoid all this is to make sure that you put your created pastel works into a frame and under glass that will protect it and leave it easy to display and enjoy.
It's important to choose a really great frame that blends well with your artwork.
A possible option for framing is that you can give the painting to a professional framer, who will do the work for you for, however you will have to pay.
Regardless of price, if you want your valuable painting kept safe, I recommend using the skill of a professional framer.
Or you can also do the process yourself by getting wood, a bevel cut mat, archival tape, mounting board, spaces, and the artwork itself.
You can then attempt to frame the picture on your own.
The process may be expensive, complicated, and it may take a long time to complete.
However, if you still want to choose to attempt the framing on your own, first keep in mind the boundaries of where the frame will be during the painting process.
Once you have the proper boundaries set and your artwork completed, you will be able to proceed with the framing of the created artwork.
You can start by carefully placing the artwork to the mounting board.
You will have to attach the artwork to the mounting board with the use of archival tape that has two hinges at the top of the board and the artwork.
You can also place spacers on both sides, alternatively use a narrow mat on the artwork thus creating a space for any pastel dust that may fall off.
You should then be able to position your main mat on the top of the spacer.
Next, lay the glass on the top of the mat package and then proceed to place the frame on top of the images.
These aspects combined (planned painting, well-placed mat, glass cover, and decorative frame) create really great final presentation.
Remember, like with everything else in life, framing pastel artwork is a learning process, one that takes patience and practice.
At first your artwork framing may not be picture perfect, but in time you'll learn to frame your paintings in a manner worthy of the finest pastel masterpieces.
The entire process of framing pastel paintings is dependent on several processes by which you can make sure that you are showing off your artwork as beautifully as possible.
You want to make sure that your paintings are displayed for everyone to see and appreciate.
It's important to remember that pastel paintings are made of millions of pretty particles of pigment that are held together with binder to make the texture of the paper seem more alluring.
Upon the completion of your pastel artwork, you will be able to see how the light dances and highlights those vibrant shades.
Framing your masterpiece will ensure that it keeps those pigment particles safe from bumping, smearing, or fading.
However, please be advised that there is a disadvantage to painting with pastels.
You will be unable to make sure that the pastels stay on the paper if you don't frame it correctly.
You will notice that even bumping the paper will cause the pastel to shed dust which will reduce the color and clarity of your painting.
If this happens all the time you will lose the effect of the pastel painting that you have worked so hard to create.
So, the best process to avoid all this is to make sure that you put your created pastel works into a frame and under glass that will protect it and leave it easy to display and enjoy.
It's important to choose a really great frame that blends well with your artwork.
A possible option for framing is that you can give the painting to a professional framer, who will do the work for you for, however you will have to pay.
Regardless of price, if you want your valuable painting kept safe, I recommend using the skill of a professional framer.
Or you can also do the process yourself by getting wood, a bevel cut mat, archival tape, mounting board, spaces, and the artwork itself.
You can then attempt to frame the picture on your own.
The process may be expensive, complicated, and it may take a long time to complete.
However, if you still want to choose to attempt the framing on your own, first keep in mind the boundaries of where the frame will be during the painting process.
Once you have the proper boundaries set and your artwork completed, you will be able to proceed with the framing of the created artwork.
You can start by carefully placing the artwork to the mounting board.
You will have to attach the artwork to the mounting board with the use of archival tape that has two hinges at the top of the board and the artwork.
You can also place spacers on both sides, alternatively use a narrow mat on the artwork thus creating a space for any pastel dust that may fall off.
You should then be able to position your main mat on the top of the spacer.
Next, lay the glass on the top of the mat package and then proceed to place the frame on top of the images.
These aspects combined (planned painting, well-placed mat, glass cover, and decorative frame) create really great final presentation.
Remember, like with everything else in life, framing pastel artwork is a learning process, one that takes patience and practice.
At first your artwork framing may not be picture perfect, but in time you'll learn to frame your paintings in a manner worthy of the finest pastel masterpieces.
