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LETS TALK ABOUT MAT BOARDS

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Mat boards are a critical element of the design in a custom frame. At Coastal Framing and Design, we give you the best options. We ensure that your art work is the hero, not the frame. Mat boards are sometimes called “the surround,” the “cardboard stuff,” the ‘board,” the ‘coloured board’ that goes around the ... Read more

ON LINE SHOP – HELP GUIDE

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©Jen Hutchison – Coastal Framing and Design 2023. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO USE OUR SITE. Take the time to organise your digital files to achieve great results when printing. This A1 sized Print to Canvas is ideal for a lightweight art work above your bed. We’ve made this shopping site as ... Read more

FILE SIZES FOR PRINTING

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On Line Shop – information for file sizes – Understanding Pixels. ©Jen Hutchison – Coastal Framing and Design 2024 It is important to understand your file sizes for printing. It will save disappointment and time if you have your images print – ready to upload. The files sizes for printing on our online shop need ... Read more

WHAT’S YOUR ART WORK MADE OF AND HOW TO FRAME IT

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Not all Art is the same. What’s your art made of and how it is framed will result in a huge difference not only to the look, but its’ longevity. When framing, it’s important to understand what your art is made of. This means understanding the art medium that has been used to create the ... Read more

HOW HIGH DO I HANG MY ART WORK?

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I was invited into the home of one of our customers last week and was over the moon with what greeted me.  On the walls were a collection of art works, correctly hung, each encompassing a particular aspect of family life. They included travel photos, a wall collage and two, feature photos of family celebrations. ... Read more
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