Tho’ the stock of an oak be great; yet a plank will not last, If you hammer it too much. -Jonathan Swift (1667)
Framing is a final process that can add value to any work of art by enhancing its appearance and protecting it from damage. This article provides information on how to choose materials for framing your artwork. It also discusses key terms associated with framing and offers tips on how to maintain your framed piece.
Your artwork has been cleaned and repaired, and now you are ready to have it framed (see “Conservation Treatment” in Conservator’s Corner). Your first consideration should be for the aesthetic impact of the frame itself.
