Hurry in for Christmas!

While this may seem a little early for Christmas, it's time to start thinking about it. If you are planning on framing anything in a shadow box for this season's gift giving you need to get it in to us NOW! Shadow box items include: Sports Jerseys, Shirts, Baby Dresses/Clothes, Baseballs, Golf balls, Books, Sculptures, Tassels, Medals, Etc. Any needle works also need to be brought in soon. These projects take time to complete and we appreciate you thinking ahead.

Turn Buttons

Ever thought of updating that family photo, but still want to keep the same frame? With turn buttons this can be easily done. Turn buttons are small metal tabs, usually 3/4" to one inch long, that screw into the backside of your frame.

The tab, when screwed in tight, holds flush against the backside of your picture keeping the picture in place and attached to the frame. Once it's time to switch out pictures the screws can be slightly loosened allowing the tabs to move away from the picture. The picture can then be removed and replaced with the new one. Tighten the screws and it's finished!

Frame Highlight

Named after the wood it is made of, the Bonanza Wood line of frames is very economical because it is made up of a composite material. Bonanza Wood is a solid material, with a very smooth, wrapped laminate finish. It is not 100% wood, but composite of several woods and glues. 

It is great quality and the finish is extremely consistent, equal-to or better than most stained wood finishes. It comes in many colors and shapes making it a very versatile and popular choice.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is coming up! We have already seen some of you who are preparing gifts for their sweethearts, including: wedding portraits, cute cross stitches, little sentiments, and of course valentines. For those of you who have not yet come in and have something in mind be sure to get it in as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you and Happy Valentine's Day!

Float It In Glass

A fun way to mount art is to float it between glass. A "glass float mount" is a mounting process in which a flat art piece is sandwiched between two pieces of glass. This generally means no adhesives, the art is held in place by the weight of the glass.
The frame can be place right next to the boarder of the art, however, by spacing the art away from the frame and cutting the glass larger than the art the raw edge of the art can be seen. This process is commonly used on papyrus, watercolors, pressed flowers, and fabric prints, but can be used for other art pieces.

Black & White Competition

We have received quite a few pieces of art to be framed for the Black and White competition. We are thrilled to see your art and encourage everyone to keep up the good work and creativity. The Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will intake work for the 13th Black & White Competition on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 9 to 4 and Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9 to 3 p.m. No work will be accepted after 3 p.m. on January 28th. This competition is open to resident Utah artists working in all media. The work is limited in color to black, white and shades of gray. Entry fee: $7 per piece. Artists are limited to two entries. A reception for the artists is February 3rd from 5 to 8 p.m. Exhibits continue through February 25, 2012. Regular gallery hours are weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3. For more information: 801-392-6935 or www.ogden4arts.org.