Do not underestimate the importance and responsibility of selecting the frame in which the painting is placed after its completion.
If you choose the wrong frame, the painting will not look good in your interior. And vice versa, if the frame is chosen correctly, then the picture will be self-sufficient and will maximally emphasize not only your interior, but also your taste.
In this article we will tell you in detail what types of frames there are and what they are made of, and I will also share some tips that will help you in choosing the right frame for your painting.
Why do you need a picture frame?
Each painting, once painted, has its own uniqueness and individuality. Of course, you don't have to put the picture in a frame, in this case it will also look good, but if the frame is chosen correctly, then it can really emphasize and give more expressiveness to the whole picture.
Surely you have noticed that most of the paintings are still framed and, of course, the process of selecting a frame itself includes some nuances. A good frame adds a sense of fullness to a painting and beautifies the surrounding interior in which the painting is placed.
Thanks to the frame, the painting also receives additional protection, which is a very good quality, especially in the corners, where its edges may be subject to various damages, abrasions, creases or other third-party traumatic factors.
And if your plans include the idea of selling your painting, then a beautiful and correctly selected frame increases not only the value of the painting several times, but also the chances of selling it.
Any professional-level artist who plans to exhibit his paintings at exhibitions or galleries must select individual frames for all his paintings, based not only on aesthetic characteristics, but also on practical ones, so that the painting is not damaged by accidental impacts from careless visitors.
What are picture frames made of?
Picture frames are made mainly from a material called baguette. These are cut bars that can be made of wood, plastic or metal. Baguettes can be embossed or smooth, and also vary in shape, size and color.
When selecting a baguette for a frame, you need to focus on a simple rule, which states that for small paintings you need to select narrow baguettes, and for large paintings wide baguettes.
Narrow baguettes are characterized by a frame width of up to 4 cm, and anything over 4 cm is considered a wide baguette. Large paintings are considered to be those with dimensions of 60x90 cm or more, so they are mainly framed in wide baguettes.
Of course, for each painting, the baguette for the frame is selected individually and there may be various adjustments in width for a particular painting, based on the painting itself or the preferences of the master who painted the painting.