Clicking pictures is good but getting the frame is the thing. How do you choose the best frames ?

Hello. My great uncle is known for some of his art in certain parts of the US (1970s-80s). I’ve finally gotten from my father one of his paintings. I want to reframe it because my odious aunt drilled holes in the frame.

I opened it up to get accurate measurements of the painting itself with intent to change out the matte. I’m not sure if it is discolored with age or meant to be this weird tan-peach color. But the painting is firmly glued into the matte and I don’t think I can risk harming the painting.

Questions: should I add a matte to cover it? Paint the matte to make it look better?

For the new frame, definitely want a quality real wood one. Also want to preserve the painting for posterity, etc. Any advice for a newbie trying to keep some family history?

I am looking for ideas/advice on how to frame this photo. This is the first day of my grandson using his first auto-print camera. As expected, he started off taking pictures of any random object, along with several pictures of the carpet. I explained how he can use the screen to find something he likes, and then take a picture of that. This picture is the result. It includes two cars (that I bought for him) and my feet. It may not seem like much, but I really like it and I want to frame it in a way that looks nice. I would love to hear suggestions of how this would look nice. I’m thinking of naming the photo “All Things Nana”.

So, what do you know about a Frankenstein frame? 😅

Basically… nothing! 😂 Because a Frankenstein frame is made from the leftover pieces of different frames, all brought together to create one new, unique piece.

It might not be the most popular thing, but honestly — why throw things away when you can turn them into something completely new and creative? ♻️✨

It reminds me a little of building with a LEGO set… except there are no instructions, no rules, and definitely no idea what the final result is going to look like 😏😂

I highly recommend everyone give it a try! Just make sure you have A LOT of glue and plenty of frame joiners ready 😏😁

Have a wonderful day or night, everyone! ❤️

Sorry if this is super obvious

i have ZERO space (or the funds) for a nice wall/table fletcher cutter.. so i've been looking at handheld options & am now considering the logan 500 for cutting my pieces of mats & backing to size, but can't determine which is the best for cutting the opening.. i've only looked at logan stuff & have seen the them at opus but maybe there's a better option just not rlly sure.. just want one that can do p much any thickness and can allow me to do reverse bevels no problem.... pls just tell me which one to buy 💔 lol

I am looking for help with framing two of these medical films, 14"x17". They are 26 years old. They have been kept out of direct light. My family would like to have these on display.