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Ever wonder what to do with all those pieces of scrap moulding? Learn how to transform them into imaginative creations! What To Make, how to measure, cutting, building, lining, finishing tips. Step-by-step instructions. Dozens of Projects including Clocks, Boxes, Trays, Wall Shelf, Sconces, Humidor, Mirrors, jewelry boxes, etc.

A compact and thorough overview of key mat cutting techniques with sections on color choice, design and layout. 64 pages, many illustrations.

compendium of creative mat cutting styles. Expand your mat cutting repertoire and ratchet up the value of your matted pieces. 64-pages, many illustrations.

Begin at the beginning and go through the entire process step by step. Learn the proper techniques for matting and framing a watercolor. Detailed illustrated instructions, 30 pages, 42 illustrations, and instructions for alternative techniques and accents.

• How to use various clips such as turnbuttons, off set clips and a combination of a screweye with a screw to assemble different frames.
• How to use multiple mouldings together.
• Using a leather covered liner in object framing.
• How to use the Mighty mounts in several different matting scenarios.     

32 Pages    8-1/2 x 11