Types of Frames for Your Artwork
Frames come in many different shapes, sizes, materials, and textures. Subject matter and personal taste play a role when choosing a frame. The frame and the artwork are viewed together and should complement one another. A frame that doesn’t accomplish this could overpower the artwork. Frames that are too similar in color to the artwork or frames whose decorations are too busy can distract from the artwork. Frame shops can help take the guesswork out of choosing the right frame. Types of Frames 1. Shadow Box A shadow box is an enclosed box with a glass front used to display items such as coins, trinkets, shells, jewelry, and other items. The depth of the shadow box frame can be narrow or deep. Shadow boxes display an item or a collection that has personal meaning for an individual. When displaying your items, make sure that the shadow box is deep and wide enough to prevent the items from being crowded and from being pushed up against the glass. 2. Decorative Frames Decorative fra...