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At AfriGalleries we pride ourselves in producing frames of the highest quality resulting in us receiving accolades in this industry. Special care is taken to meet customer needs to the last detail incorporating the most appropriate colours and latest designs in frames to match the artefact thus making it for lasting authentically framed memory of Africa.
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1. Materials Used
2. What Can Be Framed?
3. Framing Methods
4. Advantages of Framing
5. Who Do AfriGalleries Frame for?
6. Care for Your Frames
1. Materials
Frames selected from our warehouse meet world standards. You have a choice of frames selected from our ethnic range that is durable in its construction designed to last you a lifetime, with the minimum amount of care required in maintaining them.
Our decorative matt boards are acid free, so there is no chance of yellowing as is common with poor quality matt boards. A variety of colours are available for you to choose from or leave it up to our framing department to choose and combine the best possible matt board colours in a one, two or three board format with a slip or without, depending on your budget.
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What Can Be Framed?
Framing enhances the beauty of an artefact or painting and also preserves and protect the article.
In general most things can be framed, but care should be taken in choosing the item to be framed as not all masks or statues, for instance, the artefact mounted on a stand with the appropriate arrangement may be the perfect solution. Another reason may well be that the artefact is too large or the three dimensional aspects of the artefact don't justify framing.
The following list forms a guideline as to what we generally frame:
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Oil paintings on Canvas/Board |
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Papyrus |
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Batiks |
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Masks |
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Statues |
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Modern art items |
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Framing Methods
At AfriGalleries we offer you a choice of framing methods in extruding the beauty of your chosen African memory.
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Frame Only. The most basic framing option is a frame only which generally applies to oil paintings on Canvas/Board, Relief paintings or Batiks which don't require a glass to cover it. At the very least a slip should be added fusing the painting to the frame with an appropriately blending colour. |
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Frame with Glass. It is becoming quiet popular to frame with glass regardless of the painting being done in oil paint, not affecting the painting in any way. |
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Box Framing. Three-dimensional products require box framing in order to cater for the size of the object. This particular style of framing is extremely popular and is in constant demand, especially when incorporating African artefact. |
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Shadow Box. The term shadow box applies to the shadow cast onto the back of the box by the matt board in the front. This effect transforms the artefact singing praises to the use of light and shadows and colour in combination with a beautiful frame. |
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Open Box. An open box on the contrary is a box frame that bevels to the base of the box. The beauty of this type of frame is in the bevelled effect and an open style without matt boards on the borders, but on the bevel and base, fully appreciating the artefact. For example this goes well with Raffia velvet Carpets. |
All the above can be combined with matt boards to match the frame and artefact.
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Advantages of Framing
Framing preserves and protects your prized artefacts simultaneously adding value to these objects of art. Frames drape the walls of any home or boardroom transforming them into an artistic statement and an expression of beauty.
Limited space allows for the comfortable use of walls to mount artwork. Frames are easily repaired and matt boards readily changed, if you get bored of the colour combinations. All of this is relatively inexpensive, enabling you to preserve your artefacts for generations.
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Who Do AfriGalleries Frame for?
At AfriGalleries you are welcome to order one frame or as many as you desire, there are no restrictions in the minimum quantity ordered.
We cater for hotels, lodges, the corporate market, individual requests, and work in conjunction with art directors in the television and movie industry as well as interior designers.
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Care for Your Frames
Frames are fragile and delicate and appropriate care should be taken during handling, moving, mounting and cleaning procedures.
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Handling requires meticulous care to prevent breakage, as glass constitutes a great deal in the construction of a frame. | ||||||||
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The frame itself has delicate paintwork and should not be scratched. | ||||||||
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Packaging materials like plastic wrap and blister packaging are ideal for protecting frames in transit. | ||||||||
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A good sturdy cardboard box with a polystyrene lining will minimise breakage. | ||||||||
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When cleaning frames be sure not to use harsh cleaning chemicals as this may cause a reaction to the paintwork on the frame. | ||||||||
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The glass should be cleaned with a clean damp cloth and wiped immediately thereafter with crumpled newspaper. This works best and is cost effective. | ||||||||
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Mounting frames does not require the services of a professional framer, but can be done by anyone with a steady hand and good eye. When hanging a frame, the hanging device will already be attached to the back of the frame, all one needs to do is fix the nails to the wall, well aligned, and mount. Box frames normally require two nails horizontal to each other because they are quite bit heavy and require additional support.
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When choosing a spot to hang a frame, avoid areas that receive direct sunlight and high traffic areas of the home or office. Exposing the frame to harsh sunlight may cause sweating thus damaging the artwork. | ||||||||
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Remember to compliment your furniture to the positioning of your frames thus creating a balance in your decorating. |
For more information regarding framing please contact us here.
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