Framing and Presenting Textile Art

This book is aimed at both professional framers and textileartists themselves. It provides a thorough introduction topresenting and protecting original textile art. The book includes:• A glossary of useful terms• Information about choosing a good framer, conservation framing, basic framing techniques and materials for textiles.• Before you start: preliminary work to be done, correcting any imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc.• Squaring needlepoint, including types of canvas, equipment needed, techniques and methods.• Stretching and mounting textile art, including lacing and othermounting techniques, fabric extensions, types of support, heavy fabricsand large pieces.• The frame itself: mouldings and build-ups, glazing, windowmounts.• Alternatives to conventional frames, e.g. acrylic domes, etc.