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| Volume 1 Issue 4 October 23, 2003 |
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| Aliceintheattic.com is Searching for Craft Artists We are especially searching for handmade sweaters, scarves, hats, children and baby items either knitted or crocheted, and other handmade craft items to display and sell. Contact crafts@aliceintheattic-ps.com for additional details. |
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| DOLL COLLECTING by Carol Kindler Deja Vu Collectibles, Inc. |
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| Participate in our newsletter -- Share your experience, interests and expertise with other webviewers. People are interested! Meet others who share your interests. Contact newsletter@aliceintheattic.com. |
| ATTENTION COLLECTORS! Looking for something special? We'll help in the search. This newsletter is creating a special column devoted to collectors in search of special items to add to their collection. We are in the process of compiling the info. Send more! Contact searching@aliceintheattic-ps.com. |
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| WHY CUSTOM FRAMING? by Custom Framer, Anne Hessel Dutch Touch Gallery When you have a piece of art, a photograph or an item that you want framed, you have several options as to how to go about getting it done. With a photo, you can easily buy ready-made photo frame at almost any store. For a poster or print, many retail stores offer standard poster frames that are available in a variety of colors and sized to fit your decor. As an alternative, you could also visit one of the many "do-it-yourself" framing centers where, with the help of the employees, you can cut your own mats and build your own frame. With all these options available, why go to a customer frame shop? This article will tell you a bit more about the many jobs that a professional framer performs when it comes to your treasured art and precious memories. DESIGNING YOUR FRAMING PACKAGE Although a good artistic eye is something that can't be taught, there are certain rules of custom framing which lead to good design that can. When followed, these guidelines, well known to your customer framer, produce a beautiful, well-balanced framing presentation that enhances the work of art without overpowering it. For Example, did you know that the width of the mat border should never match the width of the frame? This tends to draw the eye away from the art it surrounds. Or that a poorly placed decorative element, such as a french line, can detract from the beauty of the finished package? Good design based on commonly accepted framing principles is one of the many reasons to custom frame. PROTECTING YOUR ARTWORK Perhaps the best reason to custom frame your personal and well-loved works of art is that a professional picture framer has the skills and materials necessary to preserve and protect them as closely as possible to their original condition. Acid- and lignin-free mat and mount boards contain no impurities which can damage the art they surround. Special UV-filtering glazing such as Tru vue Conservation Series glass can be used to protect art from the irreversible damage caused by light exposure. WHY A CUSTOMER FRAMER? Professional picture framers have the training and skills required to use these materials to beautifully present your treasured items in a way that will not only enhance their appearance, but protect them for your enjoyment for years to come -- a professional picture framer has been formally educated to know how to preserve, protect and beautify works of art, regardless of their known value. This information was provided for your assistance courtesy of Tru Vue, Inc. For more information about Conservation Framing, visit or send a note with your telephone number and e-mail address to Dutch Touch Gallery at 328 S.17th, Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00 - 6:00) . |
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| In this Issue... Collecting Essentials: Custom Framing..."Why Custom Framing?" Collectors' Corner: "Doll Collecting" Trends and Styles Helpful Hints Alice in the Attic is Searching For... Attention Collectors |
| COLLECTING ESSENTIALS: CUSTOM FRAMING... |
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| Collecting Essentials: Is a new feature about things a collector, or lover of special things, needs to know about how to protect and preserve; enhance and beautify: and display, collections, works of art, or just precious and favorite things. |
| Dutch Touch Gallery Philadelphia, PA |
| The 40x42 frame package consists of four stacked mouldings (two linen liners, a gold fillet, and a gilded wooden frame) to create desired depth with AR reflection free glass to minimize glare. The shirt is filled with an acid free board and sewn onto a linen covered board. |
| The frame is a simple 12x12 black wooden frame. The backcore double mats have a v-groove around the image and the pumpkin is engraved into the mat. The package is covered with UV protected glass. |
| Photographs for this article provided by Anne Hessel |