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Millbrook Collection Ready Made Frames Denver Natural 11x17 InSave Up to63%Off listWhite Denver Natural Frames - Millbrook Collection - These high quality wood frames arrive well packaged with glass or acrylic glazing in the most popular standard sizes. For finishing your framed art prints, watercolors and photographs, we recommend pairing with our Ambiance Conservation Pre-cut Mat collection. Available in ten standard sizes. No assembly required. * Dimensions- Face ¾", Rabbet Depth 1", Overall Depth 1 ⅛" Key Features:* Sizes 8x10" through 16x20" come with 2mm glass and cardboard backing* Sizes 18x24" and larger come with acrylic glazing and cardboard backing* Flexible tabs for easy installation of matted artwork, print or photos* Hanging hardware is included with each frame* No frame assembly required, just simply insert your artwork and hang* Made in the USA Perfect For:* Paintings, photos and prints* Hanging your own artwork* Easy installation * Complementing your artwork* Please note: These frames are made to order by our in-house framing experts. We carefully make each frame by hand, so it may take longer to ship. Please take into account the extra processing time when placing your order. See More
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Pebeo Gedeo Pearl Resin Kit - Pearl White, 150mlSave Up to27%Off listWhite Perfectly imitate the look of stained glass with the durability of resin! Pébéo Gédéo Resin makes it easy to create the look of colored glass and maintain the sturdiness of resin over time. They come in a variety of colors including crystal clear that can be intermixed with Fantasy Prisme and Moon colors, Vitrail, Ceramic, and Studio Acrylics colors and mediums to create a wide range of beautiful effects such as precious stones, marbling, and much more.Please note: Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the recommended amount. Do not mix all of the resin at once because the reaction will cause the product to overheat and yellow. It dries completely in approximately 24 hours, depending on the thickness of the application. It can also be used as a protective coating on most surfaces or poured over Fantasy, Vitrail, and Ceramic colors. Wait a minimum of 7 days before adding a coat of resin over completely dry colors to add depth and brilliance to your creations. You can tint the Crystal Resin with up to 10% Vitrail or Ceramic color.* Gedeo Crystal Resin -Low-odor crystal clear resin that you can mix together or with Gédéo Crystal and Pearl Resins to create infinite shades and effects. Perfect for casting in silicone molds, stained glass effects, resin jewelry, layered art, and mixed media applications. It dries completely in 24 hours, depending on thickness of the application.* Gedeo Pearl Resin -Low-odor pearl resin that comes in three opaque, luminous colors: Pearl white, Gold, and Vermeil. Perfect for casting in silicone molds, making frames, layered art, and mixed media applications. For layered effects, apply a first thin layer ; allow to cure, and then pour a second layer. To add suspended objects, pour a thin layer of resin first, allow to cure, add objects, and pour a second layer to fix them in place. It dries completely in 24 hours, depending on thickness of the application. Key Features:* Low-odor, liquid consistency resin* Easy-to-use, two-component epoxy resin system (resin and hardener)* High-gloss finish with no shrinking when dry* Can be mixed together or with Gédéo Crystal and Pearl Resins to create infinite shades and effects Perfect For:* Stained glass effects* Resin jewelry* Mixed media applications See More
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Gotham Complete White, 18"x24" Frame w/ Acrylic + Backing (Box of 4)Save Up to60%Off listWhite Professional gallery appearance at an economical price! Gotham White Deep Frames are sleek gallery-quality frames that come with everything needed to hang your art. Each complete frame comes with a sheet of glass or acrylic glazing depending on the frame size. The 1-3/8" rabbet depth accepts matted paper or canvas, and you can easily hang your work with the included hardware. Give your art a professional look with the crisp, clean lines and bright white finish of Gotham White! {{widget type="Magento\Cms\Block\Widget\Block" template="widget/static_block/default.phtml" block_id="made-to-order-frames-delivery-times"}} Get a professional look for your finished artwork with Gotham White Deep Frames Key Features: * Made with high-density Renewal-Core a patented ecological material * 1-5/8" outside Depth, 1-3/8" Rabbet, and 1" Face * Sizes 8x10" through 16x20" include 2mm glass and cardboard backing * Sizes 18x24" and larger come with acrylic glazing and cardboard backing * Hanging hardware is included with each frame * Crisp, clean lines, and bright white finish * Sold single or in boxes of 4 Perfect For: * Gallery presentations * Flat paper art and canvas panels * Artists looking for a crisp, modern framing option at reasonable prices * Artists looking for a wide variety in frame size * Professional look for your finished artwork * Use a fitting tool to secure matted artwork within the frame if needed. Not suitable for canvases over 1-3/8". Use our Gotham Black Extra-Deep Gallery Wood Frames (without glazing and backing) - Gotham Black Extra-Deep Gallery Wood Frames See More
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Pebeo Studio Acrylics Mediums - Sand Textured Gel (White), 250mlSave Up to25%Off listWhite Unlimited opportunities for experimenting with creative inspiration Pébéo Mixed Media Studio Mediums offer an extensive line of acrylic mediums for creating an array of textures and dimensional effects. Ideal for mixed media applications, these mediums—once dry—can be used beneath acrylics as well as resins, solvent-based paints, ceramic paints, and more! Key Features: * Thick, richly pigmented acrylic mediums * Retain brush and painting knife strokes * Easily mixable with great light-fastness * Available in iridescent Dyna Perfect For: * Uncomplicated, spontaneous creativity! * Mixed media applications * Adding texture to portraits * Pebeo Liquid Art Panels * Canvas, cardboard, wood & metal * Children, students, and professionals Studio Acrylics Gloss Gel –non-yellowing acrylic gloss gel with translucent gloss finish. Studio Acrylics Matt Gel –non-yellowing acrylic gel with translucent matte finish. Studio Acrylics Bindex –non-yellowing fluid acrylic binder—dries translucent with a satin finish. Studio Acrylics Dyna Bindex –non-yellowing fluid acrylic binder with interference pigments for reflective, color-changing effects--available in blue, violet and green. Studio Acrylics Modeling Paste –highly textured, opaque white modeling paste used for creating impastos and dimension—may be used alone or mixed with colors—retains tool imprints, keeps volume and dries to a matte finish. Studio Acrylics Modeling Paste High Density -highly textured, opaque white modeling paste formulated with fine grain used for creating impastos and dimension—may be used alone or mixed with colors—retains tool imprints, keeps volume and dries to a white-gray porous surface. Studio Acrylics Crackling Effect Modeling Paste –opaque white paste used to create impastos with crackle effect—may be used alone or mixed with colors (75% modeling paste / 25% color)—to increase adherence and enhance the crackling effect, recommended to prime the surface at least 1 hour prior to applying the modeling paste. Studio Acrylics Sand Textured Gels –acrylic polymer with colored sand-based gel available in black, white, red, and yellow—apply with a painting knife and dilute with water or Bindex as needed. See More
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Country Chic 2.5" Wood Frame with 2mm glass and cardboard backing 13x19" - Marshmallow WhiteSave Up to67%Off listWhite Country Chic Wide Marshmallow White Frames - Millbrook Collection These high quality wood frames arrive well packaged with glass or acrylic glazing in the most popular standard sizes. For finishing your framed art prints, watercolors and photographs, we recommend pairing with our Ambiance Conservation Pre-cut Mat collection. Available in ten standard sizes. No assembly required. * Dimensions- Face 2½", Rabbet Depth ½", Overall Depth ¾" Key Features:* Sizes 8x10" through 16x20" come with 2mm glass and cardboard backing* Sizes 18x24" and larger come with acrylic glazing and cardboard backing* Flexible tabs for easy installation of matted artwork, print or photos* Hanging hardware is included with each frame* No frame assembly required, just simply insert your artwork and hang* Made in the USA Perfect For:* Paintings, photos and prints* Hanging your own artwork* Easy installation * Complementing your artwork* Please note: These frames are made to order by our in-house framing experts. We carefully make each frame by hand, so it may take longer to ship. Please take into account the extra processing time when placing your order. See More
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Millbrook Collection Ready Made Frames Denver White Wash 13x19 InSave Up to63%Off listWhite Denver White Wash Frames - Millbrook Collection - These high quality wood frames arrive well packaged with glass or acrylic glazing in the most popular standard sizes. For finishing your framed art prints, watercolors and photographs, we recommend pairing with our Ambiance Conservation Pre-cut Mat collection. Available in ten standard sizes. No assembly required. * Dimensions- Face ¾", Rabbet Depth 1", Overall Depth 1 ⅛" Key Features:* Sizes 8x10" through 16x20" come with 2mm glass and cardboard backing* Sizes 18x24" and larger come with acrylic glazing and cardboard backing* Flexible tabs for easy installation of matted artwork, print or photos* Hanging hardware is included with each frame* No frame assembly required, just simply insert your artwork and hang* Made in the USA Perfect For:* Paintings, photos and prints* Hanging your own artwork* Easy installation * Complementing your artwork* Please note: These frames are made to order by our in-house framing experts. We carefully make each frame by hand, so it may take longer to ship. Please take into account the extra processing time when placing your order. See More
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Millbrook Collection Ready Made Frames Phoenix White Wash 11x17 InSave Up to63%Off listWhite Quality. Value. Complete Soultion. Phoenix White Wash Frames - Millbrook Collection - These high quality wood frames arrive well packaged with glass or acrylic glazing in the most popular standard sizes. Don’t let this traditional molding profile fool you. We have searched all corners of the globe to bring home this beautifully finished satin lacquered hardwood picture frame molding. With an extraordinary number of rich satin lacquer coats applied by fine craftsmen and proudly assembled here in the USA.Great for finishing your framed art prints, watercolors and photographs, we recommend pairing with our Ambiance Conservation Pre-cut Mat collection. Available in ten standard sizes. No assembly required. * Dimensions- Face 1 ⅛", Rabbet Depth ½", Overall Depth ¾" Key Features: * Sizes 8x10" through 16x20" come with 2mm glass and cardboard backing * Sizes 18x24" and larger come with acrylic glazing and cardboard backing * Flexible tabs for easy installation of matted artwork, print or photos * Hanging hardware is included with each frame * No frame assembly required, just simply insert your artwork and hang * Made in the USA Perfect For: * Paintings, photos and prints * Hanging your own artwork * Easy installation * Complementing your artwork * Please note: These frames are made to order by our in-house framing experts. We carefully make each frame by hand, so it may take longer to ship. Please take into account the extra processing time when placing your order. See More
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Ambiance Studio Wood Frame, White 24"x36" with Plexi GlazingSave Up to64%Off listWhite High-Quality Wide Face Frames Ambiance Studio Wood Frames are perfect for framing papers, panels, posters, and certificates. These professional quality wood frames are finished with three coats of urethane, which is UV cured, two electrostatic coats, and a final UV cured finish. The finish is applied to the wood and hardened via a chemical reaction triggered by ultraviolet light. The UV process ensures a brilliant smooth finish that is more durable than other frame finishes on the market. Each frame comes with a sheet of optically clear glazing and rigid MDF backing board. D-ring hangers are already attached to the high-density backing board, so you don't need to worry about attaching hardware to the frame. Key Features: * Four coats of UV cured urethane * Two electrostatic urethane coats * 1-3/4" wide face and 3/4" depth * 3/8" rabbet depth * Optically clear glazing sheet * Rigid MDF backing board * D-ring hangers are attached to the backing board * Flexi tabs hold artwork in place * Superior finish in jet black or bright white * Perfect For: * For works on panels, fine art on paper * Certificates, posters, and graphics * An alternative to a professional frame * Quickly framing artwork * A crisp, modern framing option * Gallery presentations See More
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Gamblin PVA Sizing 33.8oz, Artists' Oil Painting MediumSave Up to40%Off listWhite True to historic working properties. Safer. More Permanent. Gamblin Oil Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colors. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors – from increasing the transparency of paint layers, to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte. Gamblin’s family of Galkyd painting mediums and Cold Wax Medium are formulated with Gamsol. We recommend only Gamsol for thinning these materials. Alkali Refined Linseed Oil - Processed from flax seeds. This linseed is the purest and lightest industrially produced variety. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil - Made from the first pressing of flax seeds without heat or chemicals of any kind. Cold Wax Medium - Made from natural white unbleached beeswax. Mix directly into colors. Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto. For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium. "G-Gel" - Made from alkyd resin, Galkyd Gel is a colorless oil color additive that accelerates the drying rate of oil colors and enables artists to create thick transparent paintings with a moderate sheen. Galkyd Painting Medium - Alkyd based resin painting medium that thins oil paints and maintains a strong flexible paint film. Galkyd speeds the drying rate and is excellent for glazing providing an enamel like finish. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Painting Medium Lite No.2 - This low viscosity alkyd resin painting medium is a good replacement for traditional damar/ linseed oil/ turpentine combination mediums. Galkyd Lite dries within about 3 hours to a subdued gloss, and will maintain your brush strokes. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Slow Drying Medium - Especially formulated to thin oil colors and give painters extended working time. To use mix equal portions of medium with oil colors to paint wet for at least a day. Since this product should not be diluted you may want to purchase the larger size. Gamsol - Quality solvent and medium and for general oil painting. Gamsol is also an excellent studio and brush cleaner. Odorless Mineral Spirits -Gamsol is the safest solvent that allows oil painters to utilize all traditional painting techniques without compromise. Primary Uses for Gamsol - Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums, Studio clean up.Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out of it, less than .005% remains. Gamvar - Conservation quality varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paintings. This resin varnish may be removed with a mild solvent and contains a UV stabilizer. Developed in association with the National Gallery of Art. Package makes enough varnish to cover 80 sq ft. Once varnish is applied surface will have a uniform gloss apperance. Neo-Megilp - When mixed into oil colors Neo-Megilp makes them richer and deeper and finished paintings have a luminous glow! Neo-Megilp will not darken or crack over time. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Oil Painting Ground - For strong, bright foundations of oil paintings. Requires only 2 coats. Formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide and barium sulfate. Stiffer than traditional gesso. PVA Size - Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell. Poppy Oil - Poppy Oil's slow drying time may be useful for painters using "wet into wet" techniques. Adding 10% by volume poppy oil slows down the drying time of Gamblin Galkyd Painting Mediums. Rabbit Skin Glue - Gamblin's Rabbit Skin Glue is the traditional size for fabric support on panels. It seals porous fabric and isolates it from ground or oil paints. Stretching the canvas is easy, because the size shrinks as it dries. Safflower Oil- Gamblin's Safflower Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. Safflower oil increases flow of oil colors and slows dry time. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount of Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. Solvent-Free Gel Medium - This unique, non-toxic blend of safflower oil and alkyd resin gives colors more flow and transparency, yet holds brushstrokes well. It has a moderately fast drying rate, increases gloss, and supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture and mark-making. Contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Solvent-Free Fluid Medium- Gamblin's Solvent-Free Fluid Mediumgives oil colors more flow and transparency, It has a moderately fast drying rate that increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, this medium is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Stand Oil - Vacuum bodied heavy oil which can be used in painting and glazing mediums. Dries to an enamel like finish. Traditional Gesso - Gamblin's Traditional Gesso is a dry mixture of rabbit skin glue, gypsum, marble dust, and titanium dioxide. Paintings on gesso are more matte because of the high absorbency of traditional gesso. Wax Pastilles - Small beads of naturally white unbleached beeswax.* See More
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GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics, Black & White Set of 6, 16oz JarsSave Up to30%Off listBlack Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Sets from GOLDEN As the original line of paints from GOLDEN, these Heavy Body acrylics are exceptionally smooth with a thick, buttery consistency. Each set contains the most extensive assortment of unique pure pigments suspended in a 100% acrylic emulsion. GOLDEN acrylics offer excellent lightfastness with no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added. Each Heavy Body color is formulated differently depending on the nature of the pigment. Colors that tolerate higher pigment "loads" dry to a more opaque, matte finish. More reactive colors do not accept high pigment loads and will often dry to a glossy finish that is more transparent. GOLDEN Heavy Body colors contain no additives, such as matting agents; therefore, each color's gloss will differ. Click on the item number to view set information Key Features: * Exceptionally smooth, rich, buttery consistency * Permanent and archival in quality * Ability to "stand up" and retain brush strokes * Heavy Body colors are thixotropic * Retain excellent flexibility when dry, diminishing the possibility of cracking * Mix with all of our GOLDEN Mediums, Gels, and other paint lines * 100% acrylic binder * No flattening agents * No opacifiers added to colors * Clearest and cleanest quality * Large assortment of unique pure pigments Perfect For: * Artists of every skill level * Freeze-thaw stability * Creating expressive brush strokes or palette knife marks * Small and large works of art * Plein Air * Heavy body impasto techniques * Mixing with acrylic mediums * See More
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Pebeo Ceramic Color White 45 mlSave Up to25%Off listWhite Lacquer-Finish Ceramic Colors! Pébéo Ceramic Colors are ideal for decorating ceramics, terracotta, earthenware, wood, metal and even canvas. Produce marbled effects by mixing with the Pébéo Fantasy Moon colors. They dry to the touch after 2 hours and completely after 10 hours. Drying time may vary, depending on the thickness of the application as well as the temperature and humidity of the room. Objects decorated with Ceramic Colors are intended for decorative purposes only; they should not be in contact with food. Make sure to clean brushes with odorless mineral spirits or citrus-based brush cleaners and then rinse with soapy water. Key Features:* Opaque and very bright, alkyd oil-based colors (lacquer finish)* Very Good lightfastness* Compatible with all other products in the Pébéo Mixed Media line Perfect For:* Decorating ceramics* Restoring pottery* Mixed media applications See More
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Grumbacher Pre-Tested MG Underpainting White, 150 ml TubeSave Up to42%Off listWhite Designed to achieve various techniques! Grumbacher painting mediums guarantee that paint attributes are not compromised but enhanced. These mediums thicken or thin without harming the color's adhesive, binding, or film-forming qualities. Myriad effects such as increased flow and open time or rapid drying of color are all possible. Grumbacher has selected oils, resins, and solvents to guard against yellowing and cracking, and the ingredients have proven themselves over many generations of use. Key Features: * Accelerate or slow drying time * Increases gloss & translucency * Outstanding working properties * Made in the USA * Perfect For: * Traditional or alkyd oil paints * Enhancing paint characteristics * Dry transparent or translucent * Maintaining consistency * Preserving gloss Alkyd Painting Medium: Speeds drying time and gives a nice painterly consistency to alkyd and oil colors. Alkyd Medium enhances transparency and clarity of the paint. The color appears rich and intense. Cobalt Drier: The recommended drier for fine arts oil paintings. Add to oil painting medium in drops as opposed to adding directly to oil paint. Cobalt Drier is a powerful additive for oil paints and should be used sparingly. Test medium before applying it to an oil painting. Overuse may cause cracking of paint film when drying. Copal Painting Medium: has a resinous consistency perfect for glazing and wet-on-wet techniques. Copal painting medium is an oil paint additive that speeds drying time. This medium increases paint flow and imparts a high gloss and hardness when dried. Copal painting medium may cause yellowing or darkening of colors over long periods. Only dilute with turpentine or Grumtine as petroleum-based solvents, and odorless thinners are not compatible with this product. Damar Varnish: A final varnish for oil painting that imparts a high gloss finish. Processed with pure gum damar, Damar Varnish protects oil paintings from dirt and scuffing. Japan Drier: A solid alkyd resin-based liquid drier for artists' oil colors. Japan Drier is used primarily for oil gilding. It is an alkali based drier that may cause yellowing or darkening of colors over time. Odorless Thinner: is a clear, organic solvent for thinning oil colors, cleaning brushes, and painting accessories. Oil Painting Medium No. 1: Use when a matte finish is desired, especially on absorbent gesso grounds. Made from poppy seed oil, copaiba, balsam, and solvent. Oil Painting Medium No. 2: For use with oils to retard drying time. It contains poppy seed oil, mastic resin, alkyd resin, and grumtine. Oil Painting Medium No. 3: Accelerates drying time. It contains copaiba, balsam, stand oil, mastic resin, alkyd resin, cobalt, and manganese driers. Pale Drying Oil: Accelerates drying time of oil colors. Consists of linseed oil and manganese drier. Poppy Seed Oil: An excellent quality, slow drying, purified oil that retards drying time. It provides superior color retention and resistance to yellowing. PreTested Linseed Oil: Linseed oil has several uses in oil painting. It can be used as a paint binder ingredient when mixing colors from powdered pigments, in oil painting medium recipes, and added directly to oil paints to make colors glossy and fluid. This oil is made from the finest quality purified alkali-refined linseed oil. Retouch Varnish: For brightening uneven areas of oil paintings. An excellent varnish for protecting pictures until the final varnishing. Stand Oil: A flexible, very heavy-bodied purified oil for use in preparing mediums—excellent resistance to yellowing. Sun-Thickened Linseed Oil: Sun-thickened linseed oil is heavier in body and can be appplied directly to paint or used in glaze mediums, clear varnishes and emulsions. It is an extremely flexible medium derived from purified oil and can be pre-diluted with turpentine, Grumtine or Pre-tested odorless thinner. The linseed oil lends an enamel-like quality to oil color. See More
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Ambiance Gallery Wood Frame 5"x7", White 1-1/2" DeepSave Up to77%Off listWhite Versatile Contemporary Frames Designed For Artists! The clean, lovely lines of Ambiance Gallery Frames pair perfectly with all types of artwork. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and flat matted artwork. Each frame is made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel backing. The frames have a 7/8" face with a crisp, clean line and are 1.5" deep with a rabbet measuring 1-1/8". This enormous rabbet depth allows you to frame almost any standard-sized canvas. Select from 9 lovely finishes, including Natural, White, Black, Mahogany, Cherry, Espresso, Walnut, White Wash, and Antique Gold (hand leafed). The variety of finishes allows you to select a frame that complements your painting. Matted watercolors look great in these frames, and the new 26x34" size can hold a full sheet of 22x30" watercolor paper. The perfect solution for galleries & exhibits! Frame almost any standard-sized canvas you paint on Key Features: * Accommodates all matted and mounted artwork * Face 7/8", Rabbet Depth 1-1/8", Overall Depth 1-1/2" * Includes shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and hanging hardware * Rigid fiberboard backing protects artwork * Available in 9 beautiful wood finishes * Sold in: Singles and Boxes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * Stretched canvas up to 3/4" deep * Framing artwork with a quality frame * Prints, photos, and contemporary work * Professional-quality presentation Hand Leafed Antique Gold Absolutely gorgeous high quality frames! The new 26x34" size is perfect for framing full sheets of 22x30" watercolor paper! *Hanging hardware appropriate for each frame size is included. Frames 11" and under come with two sawtooth brackets and four screws. Frames 12" and larger come with two D-ring style mounting brackets and four screws. Please note: Offset clips, sold separately, are the best option when attaching a stretched canvas to an Ambiance frame. 1/4" offsets are perfect for canvases that are 3/4" deep. Flexipoints or glazier points are another framing option and can be purchased separately. *The finish on White Wash frames will vary from batch to batch due to the effects of the wood showing through the glaze. See More
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