3D Sun Wukong Framed Painting

Frame
The frame can refer to the piece as a whole, but in reality it's only a small piece. The frame is the part that well, frames the image inside. Frames come in all different shapes, sizes, styles, and colors to fit your needs. Even the materials they're made of varies from moulding to moulding.

Rabbett
The rabbet is another component that's important to consider when picking your perfect frame. When looking at a frame in profile, you'll see there's the width and outer height of the moulding but there's also inner depth, known as the rabbet. This area is where your picture or print sits when it's mounted in the picture frame. The depth of the rabbet is important when framing thicker pieces.

Glazing
In the world of custom picture framing, glass, acrylic, and / or a frame's protective front is referred to as 'glazing.' We prefer to use frame-grade acrylic instead of standard glass in our frames for several reasons. Acrylic twenty times more shatter proof than glass – making it a safer choice. Acrylic weighs less than glass. Acrylic is less expensive than glass. And, most importantly, our acrylic provides a greater level of protection for your artwork over standard glass. We are proud to offer, standard, non glare, and museum grade acrylic in all of our frames.

Mounting or Backing board
The purpose of a mounting or backing board is to help prepare and preserve art in a frame. These boards are stiff and act as support for the picture or print inside the frame. It also functions as protection against the elements because it closes off the back of the frame so that your images are sandwiched between the glass and the board.

Mat or matting
A mat is a piece of cotton paper, usually 4-ply in thickness, that goes inside the picture frame with your image. Incorporating a mat into your framing has many functions. For one, it adds additional decoration to the overall finish of your display. Mats are available in many different colors, patterns and designs to coordinate flawlessly with your décor. They also serve as a way to separate your art from the glass to protect from things like water damage, mold and mildew. And lastly, some images can't be glued to the mounting board. In those cases, matting is crucial for hiding evidence that the pictures or print have been framed with photo corners, or other alternative methods.

The frame
The floater frame, sometimes called a shadow box, must have a deep rabbet. The rabbet contains the artwork, mat board, mounting board and glazing, and its depth indicates just how much space there is for all the components. Frames for flat artwork and photographs generally have rabbets under one inch-far too small for 3D objects.

The mount
The backing, either a mat board, foam board or extra-thick mounting board, is used to hold the 3D object in place. You can also cover the foam board in fabric to elevate the appearance and help hide thread or pins. However, fabric may come away from the backing board if the items are heavy and the fabric has not been securely attached.

How to attach the items
Unless you're making a DIY holiday shadow box in which the 3D items are meant to be loose, you need to attach the object to the backing board. How to attach items in a shadow box is one of the trickiest parts of creating one. There are numerous adhesives and fasteners to use, based on the item's material, weight and monetary or sentimental value.

Stainless steel pins: Ideal for lightweight fabric items, stainless steel pins (also called dressmaker pins) are slender and will not corrode, meaning they will not cause damage to the items. Used with foam board, pins may be visible in the finished frame.

Needle and thread: Transparent nylon thread, also called invisible thread, can be used with fabric as well as heavier items that are the right shape or size. Stitching the items to backing board is one of the most secure ways to attach items in a shadow box, and one of the least damaging. One professional framer, for example, used nylon thread to attach a heavy pocketknife and vintage razor blades in a shadow box display.

Plastic mounts: Specially made mounting hardware is available for frequently displayed items, such as coins, silverware and plates. These mounts are often used with thicker backing boards instead of foam boards, as the items they support are heavy.

Double-sided tape: Used for replaceable, lightweight items, double-sided tape is one of the fastest and easiest ways to create a shadow box.

Hot glue: Already a must-have for DIYers, hot glue can be used for a variety of materials, including paper and plastic. Hot glue is not particularly strong, so it is often reserved for lightweight items, such as plastic toys.

Craft or fabric glue: Often PVA adhesives, these glues are multipurpose and can provide a strong bond for a variety of materials. The glue is permanent and can leave residue or cause damage, however, so valuable items should not be attached with craft glue.

Silicone adhesive: Silicone adhesive is very different from other glues, and it's often used as a household sealant. But because it can be easily removed without leaving a residue, it is used to mount various items-even stone and glass-securely without damaging them. It is the adhesive of choice for many framers, but it has to be cured for 24 hours outside the framing package, as it will give off certain gases.

There are countless very creative ways to attach items to shadow boxes like a professional, including using tulle: The netting often found in wedding gowns and prom dresses. Some items, especially spherical items such as baseballs or golf balls, can be wrapped in tulle, which is pulled through the back of the foam board to secure in place.

Assembling a shadow box
To create a multi-object shadow box-a popular craft for many-it is important to first plan where each item in the shadow box will be secured, and then figure out which method of attachment will work best.

Heavier items can rest on the bottom of the frame, lessening the chance that they will fall and avoiding any unnecessarily difficulty in securing them. The rest is often trial and error-you may find that needle and thread is too difficult or that glue is too messy.

Professional frame shops can create beautiful shadow boxes, and if you are framing delicate or irreplaceable items, it may be the way to go. For a personal touch, homemade shadow boxes may be fun, memory-filled projects.

We have our own factory which has been established for nearly 10 years. Covering an area of 10,000 square meters, with more than 300 employees. Our well-equipped facilities and excellent quality control throughout all stages of production enable us to guarantee total customer satisfaction.