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These are examples of our Hover Frame System - an affordable alternative to traditional framed art. Hover Framing is about half the cost of regular picture framing. Photographic prints are mounted to a durable lightweight board. The surface of the print is sealed with a clear laminate that protects photographs from ultraviolet light. Wall spacers are attached to the back to separate the photo art from the wall. The print surface floats several inches away from the wall, creating a sense of depth. Hover Framing provides a contemporary appearance ideal for a corporate office space. Using a wide border is a great way to add size to the photo art with only a small increase in price. A five inch border will add 10 inches to the final width of the Hover Frame. For example, a print that is 30 inches wide will create a Hover Frame that is 40 inches wide. A border will also create the appearance of a more traditional picture frame. Click here for more information on buying prints for display as Fine Art Photography.
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http://niceviewframing.com/frames/ Glazing should not interfere with but enhance the viewing of a work of art. That's why glass and acrylic products are available in clear, non-glare and antireflective, UV protection. There's a glazing product to fill every framing need and work well within any lighting or viewing environment. Protective glazing is an absolutely vital element of modern framing. http://store.nathanselikoff.com/examples-of-matted-and-framed-prints Framing Styles Traditional The Traditional framing style is a clean, familiar presentation of fine art, with a black frame and a white mat that complement a wide variety of settings. Traditional framing works particularly well for my black and white images. This style uses a black solid wood frame with UV protecting plexiglass or glass and an archival, white, 100% cotton rag backing board and window mat. The mat is signed just below the image, so the signature is visible in the final framed artwork. Contemporary Gloss and Contemporary Matte The Contemporary framing style infuses dyes directly into specially coated metal sheets. The metal prints take on a magical luminescence. Because the artwork is infused into the surface and not on it, the archival qualities of this unique process are unparalleled. The image reaches all the way to the edge, without a border or frame, and "floats" off the wall for a minimalist, hi-tech presentation. At 8 x 10" and 11 x 14" sizes, contemporary framed fine art prints are backed with a simple but effective hanger. The hanger floats your print 1/2" off the wall and has a keyhole in the top for secure hanging. Rubber bumpers on all four corners stabilize the print when hung.
For sizes 16 x 20" and up, contemporary framed prints are backed with a floating frame for the ultimate modern look and a stunning presentation. The black brushed anodized aluminum frame floats your print 1.3" out from the wall for an amazing look. A preinstalled wire enables you to hang your print right out of the box. Rubber bumpers are applied on each of the back corners. Back of a hanger frame for contemporary fine art prints Back of a floating frame for contemporary fine art prints Contemporary framed prints are available in your choice of two different finishes - gloss and matte. The gloss finish produces a rich, luminous surface that has the most "pop" and is what I recommend for saturated images with a lot of contrast. The matte finish creates a beautiful lustrous surface, and is what I recommend for lighter, subtler images. Also, if you are planning on hanging your artwork in a location where reflections are an issue (across from a large window, for example), you might prefer the matte finish.