Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog - Framing

What are floating picture frames, and how are you supposed to use them? We’ll teach you everything you need to know about these floater frames, including basic uses and how to take advantage of the optical illusion they can create. ...

In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and time-consuming to do it yourself. So this week, I wanted to show you some of my favorite ...

Hey, everybody! So, I've talked before about my affinity for gel medium, but this week I'd like to brag on another medium: wax! Did you know that wax medium can be used as a sealant for your watercolor paintings? ...

When is a Christmas card not just a Christmas card? When it is a gift of art! Sending Christmas cards is a time honored tradition that has been practiced officially since the 1840s. The majority of us look forward to sending and receiving them ...

Do you know that professional framing is one of the biggest investments you will make when collecting a piece of art? The cost can account for up to 75% of the price of your final purchase. ...

The daffodils are popping up here and there and the robins have made their way back home; the first of many signs that Spring has arrived. Another sure sign of the changing of seasons is the  ...

On New Year's Eve we all wait and watch for the stroke of midnight. Watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds, ready to celebrate the New Year. Out with the old, in with the new. #html-body [data-pb-style="6196271A7B2DE"]{justify-content: ...

Trading cards are all the rage, right now. You have probably seen information on Facebook, websites, or in magazines to encourage you to swap. Or perhaps, you have purchased the  ...

A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check the sanded surface of the molding to see if it is smooth. If it's ...

Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners. ...