Framing Matters
by Chris A. Paschke, CPF GCF
IEA Newsletter
- Wax-On, July 2011
"Proper Wire Installation"
Improperly attached and wound wire may slip with time, but properly
attached and twisted wire will not slip. Thread one end of the wire over the D-Ring
or hanger hardware, not a screw eye. Cross the short threading end to the left across
on top of wire then up down through the hanger from behind and through the wire
loop creating a lark's head knot. Pull tightly and wrap the remaining wire end
tightly around the hanging wire.
photo
1
Loose
lark's head shows
pattern
of threading
photo
2
Pull
knot tight
photo
3
Twist
loose end into tight wraps
snug
against knot
The wire should be pulled up at center to half the distance between the
horizon line of the hangers and the top of the frame. This will allow for two
hooks to keep the painting flat and horizontal against the wall.
photo 4
Wire should reach half to top
of frame
once attached both sides
For additional information on framing basics visit
http://www.DesignsInkArt.com/library.htm or email me at chris@DesignsInkArt.com.
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Copyright © Chris A Paschke, 2011
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Chris Paschke, CPF GCF
Designs Ink
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