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Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

Cutting and Joining the Frame 3

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika) , Picture Framer

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8,354 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Cutting and Joining the Frame 3

Overview

“Here is a trick to get the pins as flush as possible! Once the frame is joined, we will sand it and fill any of the gaps there might be so the corners look perfect. Finally, we need to prepare the surface for finishing.”

In this video lesson Annika McSeveny (Antika) addresses the topic: Cutting and Joining the Frame 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art. Learn how to create bespoke frames that complement your artwork, from mounting and glass cutting to backing and assembling.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Cutting and Joining the Frame We've got all the pins in. They're still sticking out, as I mentioned, about 1 mm from the wood. We want to get them as flush as possible. I'll show you a little trick to do that. We can either have our frame against the piece of wood that we were using while we were hammering in the pins or we can balance the frame upright. While I do this, I prefer to keep the frame upright because there's less chance of hammering something sharp towards your body. You need to hold the frame on its edge and get your awl in position right on top of the pin that's sticking ou...”

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Course summary for: Frame Making for Beginners: Showcase Your Art

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (84)
8354 students
4 units
20 lessons (4h 26m)
6 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Arts & Crafts

Annika McSeveny (Antika)

A course by Annika McSeveny (Antika)

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Picture Framer

Annika McSeveny is a highly skilled picture framer with a deep passion for the art of framing. With years of experience in the industry and a focus on conservation and display, Annika has honed her skills in creating bespoke finishes and preserving artworks. Her expertise extends to traditional gilding techniques and metal leaf applications.

Annika's career journey led her to collaborate with renowned artists, galleries, and institutions, including Lauren Baker, David Hollington, Gone Rogue, and Getty Images Gallery, among others. With her meticulous approach and unwavering dedication to the two core principles of framing – protecting the artwork and enhancing it without overpowering the image – Annika ensures each frame is a work of art itself.

With a commitment to excellence, Annika continues to expand her knowledge and professional qualifications. She holds Certified Framer Status through the Fine Art Trade Guild and is currently studying towards advanced certification in Conservation Framing and Mount Design. Annika's expertise and passion make her an exceptional guide in exploring the art of bespoke framing.