Category Archives: Picture framing as a business

Presentation versus Preservation: The True Meaning of Conservation and Archival Framing

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Quick. Answer this. What is conservation and archival framing? If you’re like most people, your answer will be something along the lines of, “The assurance that the value of your artwork will be safeguarded by proper framing.” And, like most … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Differences in Mat Boards

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

When you buy a sheet of mat board today you are faced with a dizzying array of choices. Should you buy Regular Mat board or should it be Rag Mat? Should it be acid free or acid neutralized? Should it … Continue reading →

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How to Hold Down the Cost of Picture Framing

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Part Three in a Series In part two of this series we explored the question, How Much Should Picture Framing Cost? In that article we concluded that framing should probably cost a good deal less than most people are presently … Continue reading →

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How Much Should Picture Framing Cost?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Part Two in a Series Picture framing is expensive. One reason has to do with the fact that most traditional frame shops practice conservation framing to the exclusion of any other kind. Conservation framing is a costly method that seeks … Continue reading →

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Why is Picture Framing So Expensive?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Part One in a Series Picture framing is expensive. The problem is not just one of price, but of perception. Many things are expensive but few things are as out of alignment with what consumers expect them to cost. Many … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Picture framing as a business

Presentation versus Preservation: The True Meaning of Conservation and Archival Framing

Understanding the Differences in Mat Boards

How to Hold Down the Cost of Picture Framing

How Much Should Picture Framing Cost?

Why is Picture Framing So Expensive?

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