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Round picture frames can get a bad rap for being hard to work with, or boring and plain. These unique shaped picture frames can be some of the most unique and beautiful picture frames available.If you are looking to stray from the normal rectangular picture frame that may be taking up your gallery wall, or just want to add some colorful or ornate pieces into the mix, see below for some great round picture frames to look for next time you are out shopping at a high-end frame store. Put those …

Convex glass, also known as bubble glass, is a type of framing in which the glass is curved outward. While it is mostly used in the restoration of vintage frames, it can be provided for a number of uses in the present day.Chances are you have come across a portrait or two of an older relative hanging somewhere that stands out from the others. If you take a closer look, you may notice some differences not only in the way the glass curves, but the photograph itself. So what is convex glass, …

It is what artists and photographers dream of: to share their work with others who will appreciate and enjoy them, and hopefully, purchase them. An art exhibit is a great way to introduce yourself to the art world and potential patrons.Now, how do you prepare your photos or paintings for an exhibition? Here are some tips: Decide whether you want to go solo or be part of the group. If you are a newbie, carefully consider whether you want to have the full focus on you and your work. If you …

Are you growing your business as a portrait photographer? There are still plenty of opportunities to learn new things as you build your clientele. Here are some tips from experienced portrait photographers, tips that you may already know but may still benefit from by being reminded. Switch your perspective. As a general rule, the photographer takes the picture with the camera approximately at the subject’s eye level. This provides a nice shot of the face and profile. However, you can make …

InLine Ovals specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide variety of picture frame goods. They specialize in round frames, oval and rectangle picture frames. They also feature convex glass, shadow boxes and mirrors. Their shadow boxes feature hand finishing with high-quality details. These shadowboxes do not include any seams or joint corners, which gives these an upscale appearance. They can also make their shadow boxes almost any depth. Top interior designers, photographers, art a …

A bubble glass frame features a convex piece of glass instead of the traditional flat piece of glass. This style was exceptionally popular around the turn of the 20th century, often used for displaying family portraits. Bubble glass frames are available from specialty Internet stores. To give glass its domed shape, the glass rounds are located outside the frame’s borders and the photograph is mounted inside the glass. This mimics a bubble shape. Laying a flat piece of glass into a frame mo …

Convex glass is created by applying extreme heat to sheets of clear glass. As the glass warms, it bends in a arched shape, creating a bubble. The more heat that is applied, the larger the resulting bubble will be. Convex glass has long been used to frame antique photographs and keepsakes. Our turn-of-the-century style line of picture frames are an especially popular choice among antique framers framing with convex glass. Convex glass can be used both with flat pictures in a frame as we …

Rectangle Picture Frames are very popular in today's modern, contemporary design. We offer a line of gallery-quality, rectangle picture frames in thousands of varieties of finishes, colors, profiles, and styles. Our rectangles are unique in that they are made with closed corners.What is a Closed Corner Rectangle Frame?Closed corner picture frames are made entirely from one piece of wood. Because of this, there is no need for gluing or mitering together corner joints. As a result of the manu …