Custom picture framing · Scottsdale, Arizona
Protect. Preserve. Present.
Bring us the piece. We’ll help you choose the frame, matting, glazing and support so the finished work looks right and is built properly.
Design
Start with the artwork.
We look at the piece first, then work through profile, finish, spacing and proportion. The room can matter, but the artwork leads the decision.
Profile & finish
Narrow, deep, flat, stepped or carved profiles change the edge around the work. Wood, metal, leaf, lacquer, patina and hand-finished surfaces all respond differently to color and light.
Space around the work
Mats, liners, float margins and spacers control the space between the artwork and the frame. That space is part of the overall proportion.
The frame collection
The collection runs from contemporary profiles and hardwoods to welded metal, leather and carved or gilded finished-corner frames. We pull from that range as the project requires.
Construction
Construction is part of the framing.
Mounting, spacing, glazing, backing and hardware are chosen for the material, condition, size and display location.
Support
- Stable boards and supports
- Enough depth and clearance
- Structure sized for the finished weight
Mounting
- Methods appropriate to the material
- Reversible approaches when practical
- No unnecessary permanent attachment
Glazing
- Glass or acrylic based on the piece
- Reflection, weight and breakage considered
- UV filtering when appropriate
Backing & hardware
- Rigid backing where needed
- Protection from dust and contact
- Hardware sized for the finished piece
Protection
Support changes with the material.
A watercolor, canvas, textile and photograph should not all be handled the same way.
Works on paper
Paper may be window-matted or floated. Hinges, corners or other supports are selected for the sheet and media, with proper space from the glazing.
Canvas
Canvas framing starts with the stretcher or strainer, bracing, edge condition and tension. The outer frame is designed around that structure.
Textiles & objects
Textiles and dimensional work often need broader support, custom mounting, additional depth and deliberate glazing clearance.
Not every piece needs the most expensive glazing. The choice depends on the artwork, lighting, size, reflection, breakage risk and budget.
From design to workshop
Once the design is approved, we document exactly how it will be built.
Measurements, materials, mounting, glazing and hardware are recorded before fabrication and fitting begin.
Examine
We check the medium, condition, edges, dimensions and any existing mounts or frames.
Specify
We record the approved design and source or fabricate any specialty components.
Build & fit
The workshop builds the support and frame, fits the piece, installs hardware and completes a final review.
Delivery, installation, crating and specialized shipping can be coordinated when a project needs them.
Technical reference
Detailed technical guidance is organized by material.
For clients, collectors and staff who want the deeper reasoning, the specialty pages carry the full mounting, glazing and preservation information.
Bring the piece.
The artwork is enough to begin. Room photos, paint, fabric or finish samples can help when the frame needs to relate closely to an interior.