Picture Frame Making for Amateurs - Being Practical Instructions in the Making of Various Kinds of Frames for Paintings, Drawings, Photographs, and En - Paperback

by James Lukin (Author)

"Picture Frame making for Amateurs" is a detailed, step-by-step guide, including chapters on the necessary tools and how to use them, the different materials that can be used, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and including plenty of helpful diagrams, this volume will be of utility to anyone looking to make their own picture frames. Contents include: "Necessary Tools and Materials", "Mitred and Veneered Frames", "Round and Oval Frames", "Oxford Frames", "Bamboo or Japanese Frames", "Carved and Fretwork Frames", and "Leatherwork Frames", "Additional Tools and Materials". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.