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7431 The Complete Guide To Shadowboxes & Framing Objects

This book is by Jim Miller, MCPF, GCF, a very well-known framer, trainer, writer and consultant in the USA framing industry

In this 80 page book Jim explores the specialized and profitable realm of shadowbox framing. It covers the fundamentals of object framing and shares the advanced techniques of a successful shadowbox framer.

Shadowboxes continue to rise in popularity in retail framing, more and more framers are discovering the competitive advantages and profitability offered by shadowboxes. Readers are lead step-by-step through the entire process of designing and building shadowboxes. This includes structures, permanent and removable mountings, fitting and finishing, and of course, marketing. There’s also a chapter on shadowbox tips and tricks.

You will discover:

• How to blend presentation with preservation to create visually appealing shadowboxes that protect their contents for years to come

• How to create six basic types of layout design, to best “tell the story” of your clients the project

• How to recognize the kinds of object value

• When and how to create removable covers and mounts

• The pros and cons of eight types of permanent mounts, four types of removable mounts, and nine kinds of mounting substrates

• How to avoid common assembly errors

• How to price shadowboxes for profit

Fully illustrated with more than 150 colour photos and three dozen drawings and illustrations, The Complete Guide to Shadowboxes and Framing Objects is a must-have book for any framer who wants to offer their customers this creative and specialized type of framing.

3D framing is a highly profitable niche framing market, but margins can quickly be eroded by time wasted. This book keeps you focussed on doing the best job in the least time.