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For framing drawing paper and photographs | What is a drawing frame?

Drawing frames are suitable for framing thin items such as drawing paper and photographs.
It is not suitable for thick items, but on the other hand, most thin pieces can be framed.
(Watercolors, posters, photographs, embroidery with little unevenness, etc.)

They come in a variety of materials and designs, including resin, wood, and aluminum.
It consists of ① frame, ② glass (acrylic), and ③ backboard, and the picture is placed between the glass and the backboard.

In most cases, a hollowed-out backing paper called a mat, about 2 mm thick, is placed between the acrylic and the painting.
This is to prevent the painting and acrylic from sticking together and to improve the appearance, and it plays a similar role to the nesting blocks in oil painting frames.
Especially in the case of photography, a mat is necessary to prevent adhesion with the acrylic.

↓The frame as seen from the side

Structure of the drawing frame

↓Items in the frame

Inside the drawing frame

↓How it looks when framed

When framed

↓This is the image used on Reino Art's frame page.

Picture on frame page

If we put these numbers into the side view of the picture frame above,


It will be.


On the Reino Art picture frame page, the size of the drawing frame is indicated as "inches" or "small full sheet". If you are having trouble figuring out the size, please refer to this.

Drawing frame size

Frame size name

Inner size of the frame (maximum size that the work can fit in)

inch 255×203mm
Eight pieces 303×242mm
Prince 379×288mm
Quarter cut 424×348mm
Outer garment 509×394mm
Half cut 545×424mm
Thirty-three 606×455mm
Small full sheet 660×509mm
Large paper 727×545mm

★Even if the work is not exactly the size of the frame, you can put it in a larger frame by filling it with a mat.
★The appearance changes depending on the width of the mat you put over the piece. To make the mat look lighter, use a thin mat in a color similar to the piece, and conversely, a thick mat will make it look flashy.
Three levels of contrast between the frame, mat, and artwork create a beautiful, unified look.
★If you bring your actual artwork to the store, we can frame it without any mistakes when it comes to cutting the mat, so please feel free to consult us.
★We can also create an image of your work with a mat and frame using a framing simulation and send it to you by email. Please feel free to use this service.
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Reino Art sells a variety of frames. Some frames can be shipped on the same day, so check out the link below!

Purchase a drawing frame here
Purchase watercolor paintings here
Purchase poster frames here

If you have any questions, please contact us.
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