Yale Center for British Art

Title:
PPFA guidelines for framing textiles and needlework.
Alternate Title(s):
Professional Picture Framers Association guidelines for framing textiles and needlework
Edition:
[revised edition].
Published / Created:
Freehold, NJ : Professional Picture Framers Association, [2013]

©2013
Physical Description:
59 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Developed by the Professional Picture Framers Association, these guidelines cover everything a custom framer needs to know to properly mount and frame textiles of all kinds. Sections include developing a design, preparing textiles for framing, mounting methods and materials, fitting and finishing, and much more. This book also includes a comprehensive definitions list of needleart types and preservation requirements for every stage of textile framing, from matting to glazing and beyond. Compiled by a team of industry experts, this book is a trusted how-to guide for today’s professional framer"--Website.
Contents:
Section 01. Preservation of textiles - who is responsible -- Section 02. History and definition of textiles -- Section 03. Risks to textiles -- Section 04. The condition of textiles -- Section 05. Developing a design -- Section 06. Preparation of the textile for framing -- Section 07. Definition of needlea t types -- Section 08. Mounting methods and materials -- Section 09. Matting -- Section 10. Frame Moulding -- Section 11. Glazing -- Section 12. Fitting and finishing.
Subject Terms:
Picture frames and framing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Picture frames and framing -- Textiles.
Contributors:
Professional Picture Framers Association.