Introduction to Picture Framing

Getting Started

Module 1: Introducing the Basics of Framing, Tools and Techniques

1. How to Use this Course
1. UK Framing Suppliers and Art Shops (PDF)
2. Books: A Few Suggested Titles (PDF)
1. Equipment Guide (PDF Download)
2. The Logan Mount Cutter and Components
3. Tab Guns
1. Designing and Measuring Mounts
2. Planning and Measuring (10mins)
3. An Example Planning Sheet (pdf Download)
4. Planning a Single or Double Mount (pdf download)
1. Cutting a Single Mount with a Logan Mount Cutter
2. How to Cut a Weighted Mount
3. Creating a Double Mount
1. Creating a Bookmount
2. Creating a T-Hinge
3. Creating a Bookmount Using a Double Mount
1. Hand Held Glass Cutter and Other Useful Glass Equipment
2. Getting Comfortable with Scoring Glass
1. Using Chop Service
2. Ordering Routed Lengths
3. Joining Wood - Using Routed Pieces (Step1)
4. Joining Wood Using Routed Lengths (Step 2) - Preparing to Join
5. Joining Wood Using Routed Lengths (Step 3) - Using Hoffman Keys
6. Joining Wood Using Routed Lengths and Hoffman Keys (Step 4)
7. Using Chop Service, Routed ends and Hoffman Keys (Conclusion)
1. Let's Join Wood - Planning the V-Nail Position
2. Using the Logan Studio Joiner to Join the Wood
1. Assembling and Finishing Off
2. Different Tab Guns and their Uses
3. Taping Up the Frame
4. Adding Fittings
5. Tying the Cord