A practical guide for artists choosing frames, mounting, glazing and materials for paintings prepared for exhibition, sale or long-term display.

Ready-made frames can suit a simple, standard-size print. For important, unusual or long-term pieces, the fit, finish, protection and materials of professional framing become more important.

Before choosing a framer, ask about handling, materials, mounting, glazing and the complete price. These six questions will help you compare framing options with confidence.

Custom framing doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s how the process works at our Artarmon workshop.