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		PAPER BRIGHTNESS
 
		 "The terms "brightness" and "whiteness" are often used interchangeably when considering paper. While...
	 
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		POST PRODUCTION: SHARPENING DIGITAL IMAGES
 
		 Sharpening is an essential part of the post-processing workflow. Sharpening allows you to make up fo...
	 
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		ART STORAGE FOR PRINTED MATTERIAL AND PAINTINGS
 
		 Practicing proper maintenance and storage of art is necessary for the longevity of all artworks, fro...
	 
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		FABRIC PRINTING
 
		 Sublimation printing is a technique that uses heat sensitive inks. These inks turn into gas under th...
	 
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		GENERATING PATTERNS FOR FABRIC PRINT
 
		 Digital printing on textiles has greatly improved as printing technology advances. One of the advant...
	 
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		SEAMLESS PATTERNS
 
		 Adding a pattern to your designs can make something plain and ordinary into something lively and uni...
	 
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		20 COMMON MISTAKES THAT ARTISTS MAKE
 
		 If you thinking of making the leap into being an artist professionally but don't know how to begin. ...
	 
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		LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
 
		 Artists can choose to print a limited amount of their work. If you ever wondered how limited edition...
	 
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		DIGITAL COMPUTER ART
 
		 Digital art is created with the help of a computer. With digital technology constantly advancing, di...
	 
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		FRAMELESS WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR ARTWORK
 
		 Going frameless is a clean and modern option to display your artwork. The frameless appearance leave...
	 
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		EBRU: TURKISH MARBLING
 
		 Ebru (or Turkish Marbling) is ancient painting technique where natural elements are mixed in with wa...
	 
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		IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND LICENCES
 
		 If you've ever searched for an image online, you've probably come across the different licenses atta...
	 
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		SELLING ARTWORK ONLINE
 
		 "These days, you can buy almost anything online, from furniture and wall paint to produce and baked ...
	 
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		EXIF METADATA
 
		 EXIF is a file type that is used to store information about your digital photographs, and is one ver...
	 
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		BIT DEPTH IN DIGITAL IMAGES
 
		 Bit depth is a type of color representation that dictates the color quality and precision of an imag...
	 
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		POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE IN ART
 
		 When we look at any image you will see both positive and negative space. The positive space is the s...
	 
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		GLASS PRINTING METHOD
 
		 Digital ceramic printing on glass is a technological development used for the application of imagery...
	 
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		PAPER WHITENESS
 
		 Whiteness is the measure of the amount of all light reflected off a sheet of paper. Essentially the ...
	 
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		COLOR SPACE
 
		 A color space is a specific organization of colors....
	 
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		DIGITAL IMAGE RESOLUTION
 
		 "Resolution can be a tricky topic. Many people look for a quick fix: someone to tell them what "high...
	 
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		PRINTING BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS
 
		 Anyone who has ever printed a black and white photo probably knows what it's like to be dissatisfied...
	 
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		REPEATING PATTERNS: FABRIC
 
		 Fabric stores today carry a staggeringly wide range of pattern selections. Classic plaid and paisley...
	 
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		FIXING DARK PRINTS
 
		 This article offers a basic outline of the steps required in understanding why your photographic pri...
	 
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		SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN USA
 
		 A list of largest Trade Shows in USA, taking place annually.......
	 
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		PHOTO ENLARGEMENT SOFTWARE
 
		 Photography has become very popular because of the accessibility to equipment and the amount of reso...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT BANNERS
 
		 Banners are almost everywhere we go. It is a popular way for companies to advertise their product or...
	 
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		FLATBED PRINTERS
 
		 We are most familiar with printers that feed a substrate (eg. paper and fabric) through it. This lim...
	 
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		PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES
 
		 Printmaking has been around for thousands of years. The practice has had it's share of innovations o...
	 
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		METAL PRINTS
 
		 Metal has a sleek and modern appearance that can make anything feel premium. Prints on metal and met...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT COLOR
 
		 Color is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. You can easily change the temperature or emotion...
	 
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		PRINT MEDIA
 
		 With the advancements of technology, we are now capable of doing almost anything. Paper used to be t...
	 
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		TOP PRINTING BRANDS
 
		 Printing dates back to thousands of years. Today, print is still prominent in our daily lives. This ...
	 
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		PRINTING ON WOOD
 
		 Wood has always been an important material for fabrication. The strength, durability and appearance ...
	 
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		PRINT INDUSTRY
 
		 Printmaking is a large industry with different branches. Each branch focuses on different applicatio...
	 
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		DIRECT-TO-GARMENT VS DYE SUBLIMATION FABRIC PRINTING
 
		 Graphic t-shirts have always been a fun way to show off your personality and humor. A graphic t-shir...
	 
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		DYE SUBLIMATION GUIDE
 
		 Dye sublimation is a technique that allows you to print on almost any surface. You will not have to ...
	 
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		PRINTING ON FABRIC
 
		 There are many different ways to print on fabric. Each method produces its own unique result, so all...
	 
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		TAKING CARE OF ART PRINTS
 
		 You've purchase a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece. It's vivid with color, filled with intricate d...
	 
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		FACEMOUNTING FOR ARTISTS
 
		 Over the past two decades, contemporary photographic and digital artists have increasingly been draw...
	 
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		SENDING LARGE FILES
 
		 The best guarantee for a high quality print is to make sure the digital file is high resolution. Thi...
	 
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		EPSON P7000, P9000 PRINTERS
 
		 There are a number of companies that make printers. They all have their take on inkjet printing and ...
	 
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		LARGE FORMANT INKJET PRINTING
 
		 Large format printers can be used for commerical and consumer needs. How these large prints differ f...
	 
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		CARING FOR FINE ART PRINTS
 
		 Today, fine art can be enjoyed by everyone. It is no longer exclusive to a small elite group of peop...
	 
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		DEEP DREAM EFFECT
 
		 "Do you ever wonder what your computer is thinking and how it interprets information? Google figured...
	 
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		CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER FOR PRINTING
 
		 You want the best paper that suits your artwork. There are a variety of different papers available t...
	 
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		DECKLE EDGE
 
		 A deckle edge is a paper that has a rough edge that looks like it was torn. It has a rustic and trad...
	 
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		LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS
 
		 They sometimes say the bigger it is the better. You take a photo of a glorious scenic landscape and ...
	 
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		INSTAGRAM PRINTS
 
		 Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows you to easily share your photos with the en...
	 
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		DIGITAL EDITING SOFTWARE
 
		 Not too long ago, we wouldn't know how our photographs would turn out until we developed them. Now, ...
	 
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		GICLEE CANVAS PRINTS
 
		 How does an image go from digital to giclee canvas print? There is a multi-step process involved to ...
	 
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		DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
 
		 We are most familiar with drones being used in the military. They are unpiloted aircrafts controlled...
	 
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		10 ART SHOW TIPS
 
		 This is a list of ten art show tips that an artist might want to consider to execute a successful ar...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT JPEGS
 
		 "A "JPEG" is one of the most popular image files. However, with so many other image file extensions,...
	 
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		ART GALLERY LIGHTING
 
		 After putting in all the hardwork to creating a piece art, an artist will probably decide to showcas...
	 
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		GRAFFITI STREET ART
 
		 What is considered art is different for each individual. Graffiti is probably the most commonly know...
	 
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		GEL EMBELLISHMENT
 
		 A gel medium can be added to your canvas prints to give it texture that can mimic brush strokes, add...
	 
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		INKJET PAPERS
 
		 There is a large variety of papers available for art reproductions and photographs. The paper finish...
	 
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		LOW RESOLUTION IMAGES
 
		 One of the biggest concerns with print is the image quality of the photograph. When a customer wants...
	 
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		ARTWORK SCAN VS PHOTOGRAPHY
 
		 Digitally capturing artwork allows an artist to create reproductions, use it for web content, and al...
	 
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		PRINTER INK TYPES
 
		 When an artist decides to create a reproduction of their artwork, they want the best materials to re...
	 
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		INKJET VS ARTIST CANVAS
 
		 Canvas is a durable material that can be easily transported and placed over rigid substrates. It's a...
	 
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		COLOR MATCH
 
		 Digitizing artwork allows an artist to make print reproductions, use it as digital media and archive...
	 
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		WHAT IS GICLEE?
 
		 Giclée (pronounced gee-clay) is a fine-art printing process that uses digital images, high-end print...
	 
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		CANVAS PRINTS
 
		 Paintings and drawings used to be the only type of canvas artwork. Now you are able to print your ow...
	 
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		MOUNTING ARTWORKS
 
		 "The term "mounting" is tossed around quite often in the picture framing and wall decor business, bu...
	 
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		PLAQUE MOUNTS
 
		 "Plaque mounting (also called block or "plak" mounting) is an inexpensive and creative way to displa...
	 
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		MAT CUTTERS
 
		 Adding a mat is an excellent way to give a framed photograph or artwork a professional, finished tou...
	 
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		REINFORCED CORNERS FOR HEAVY SHIPMENTS
 
		 There are countless styles of corner reinforcements for shipping heavy, fragile items. They may be p...
	 
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		WALL ART FOR SOUND ABSORBTION
 
		 If you are thinking about sound-proofing one of your rooms, but you don't want to replace your walls...
	 
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		WALL HOOKS FOR HANGING ART
 
		 You've found the perfect frame for your art, had it mounted and now it is ready to hang. You want to...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT PICTURE FRAME FILLETS
 
		 A fillet is a decorative piece that is added to the inside edge of picture frames. It can help add a...
	 
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		"THE "RIGHT" PRICE FOR A PICTURE FRAME"
 
		 The material of the frame, the size (standard or custom) and any extra add-ons, such as a mat or a l...
	 
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		Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) Foam Boards
 
		 PVC Foam board is a highly sturdy and lightweight foam board made for a variety of indoor and outdoo...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT PICTURE HANGING WIRES
 
		 Earlier we taught you how to tie a wire to hang your artwork, but if you aren't sure which wire work...
	 
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		20 PICTURE FRAME TIPS AND TRICKS
 
		 We've taken everything we have discussed about picture frames and created a list of tips and tricks ...
	 
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		FRAMING TEXTILES
 
		 We've discussed about framing paper artwork in most of our articles, but we definitely haven't forgo...
	 
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		FRAME BACKING BOARDS
 
		 The backing board is the last piece that goes into a frame. The backing board along with the mat and...
	 
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		CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMERS
 
		 Picture framers can choose to become certified by taking an examination that determines their knowle...
	 
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		TOP TEN HOME DECOR AND FURNISHING MAGAZINES
 
		 There is an unlimited amount of resources and information you can find online. It sometimes can be o...
	 
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		HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR PLAQUE MOUNT
 
		 Plaque mounts are a great alternative to a framed or canvas print if you are looking for something a...
	 
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		PICTURE FRAMING: STANDARD SIZES AND GENERAL GUIDELINES
 
		 The frames that you would find in stores, and the preset sizes in your camera are usually a standard...
	 
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		CONSERVATION PICTURE FRAMING
 
		 Getting a frame that will preserve your artwork is important so that your artwork stays the same for...
	 
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		ANNIVERSARY PICTURE FRAME
 
		 Celebrating an anniversary always brings back great memories. What better way to presevere those mom...
	 
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		PICTURE FRAMES: METAL OR WOOD?
 
		 Pictures can be made out of a number of different materials. Some people prefer the look of a natura...
	 
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		HANGING HARDWARE
 
		 There is no one size fits all when it comes to customization! If you are getting a custom frame or p...
	 
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		FRAME FITTING
 
		 Frames add a nice finishing touch to any print. If you received your canvas or fine art paper prints...
	 
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		FRAME SELECTION
 
		 We have over 500 frame styles to choose from. With this large of selection, it means that there are ...
	 
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		ACRYLIC VS. GLASS
 
		 The difference between acrylic and glass does not mean one is better than the other, but one better ...
	 
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		ARTWORK MEASUREMENT
 
		 "Like the saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once," this important when ordering a custom picture f...
	 
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		FRAME SHAPE AND STYLES
 
		 When ordering a custom picture frame you would need to consider the frame style and shape to suit yo...
	 
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		FRAME MATERIALS
 
		 The color, style, weight and rigidness of a picture frame can be linked to the material it is made f...
	 
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		SECURITY HANGING HARDWARE
 
		 If you are concerned about the security of your artwork, there are various security hanging hardware...
	 
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		ART HANGING
 
		 Artwork is either chosen based on how well it goes into a space or just because we like it. Every sp...
	 
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		CUSTOM FRAME ORDER MISTAKES
 
		 Getting a custom picture allows you to choose a specific frame that goes well with your artwork and ...
	 
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		PICTURE FRAME CARE
 
		 Once you have your frame and your artwork is mounted and hung on the wall, you may think that now yo...
	 
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		DOUBLE PICTURE FRAMES
 
		 Double picture frames are a fun way to coordinate a series of photos to create a collage effect. It ...
	 
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		FRAMELIGHT SHADOW BOX
 
		 A framelight shadow box has a light track on the inside, it is easy to to set up, and is a great way...
	 
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		CUSTOM VS STANDARD FRAMES
 
		 A custom picture frame let's you decide on any style of frame that suits your artwork and living or ...
	 
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		FRAME SPACERS
 
		 Frame spaces are typically found in shadow boxes and they help separate the glass / plexiglass from ...
	 
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		PERSONALIZED WALL ART GIFTS
 
		 We commonly see a cityscape or landscape photo hanging in an office, or a painted portrait hanging i...
	 
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		MEASURING FOR MATS
 
		 Once you have decided on a frame for your artwork, you might want to add a mat around it too. This w...
	 
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		CHOOSING MAT COLOR
 
		 Mats aren't only used to separate the artwork from the frame. It is also adds to the visual aspect o...
	 
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		CHOOSING MAT SIZE
 
		 After you have decided on the mat color you will then need to decide on how large the mat should be....
	 
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		TYPES OF PAINT
 
		 To create the right imagery and convey a certain emotion, the type of paint is very important for th...
	 
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		Painting on (Aluminium Composite Material) ACM Boards and Panels
 
		 Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are lightweight sheets with rigid yet flexible surfaces. A...
	 
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		THREE FACTORS OF EXPOSURE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
 
		 Exposure is one of the central elements in photography. Exposure refers to the amount of light captu...
	 
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		HISTORY OF FABRIC PRINTING
 
		 It this article, we will explore the History of Fabric Printing from the Ancient time to this day....
	 
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		RESIN COATING
 
		 Epoxy resin is probably best known for its adhesive qualities. Since it dries to a hard and clear so...
	 
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		VIDEOS
 
		 This is a collection of videos, that we have created, ranging from tutorials to product information....
	 
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		MOUNTING ART IN A FRAME
 
		 Mounting artwork into a frame isn't a difficult task. However, it isn't the same as putting a photog...
	 
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		ART MATERIAL WEIGHT LIST
 
		 Weight is an important factor that is usually overlooked when it comes to creating artwork. The fina...
	 
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		ACRYLIC PLEXIGLASS GLAZING
 
		 "There is a notion that plexi-glass or acrylic glass is not a high quality product compared to "real...
	 
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		TRIPLE (COLLAGE) PICTURE FRAMES
 
		 A triple picture frame is a great option if you have many photos, little space or you just don't wan...
	 
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		LASER ENGRAVING
 
		 Laser engraving is a technique using a laser to etch an image into a rigid surface. Find out more ab...
	 
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		MARKETING TIPS FOR ARTISTS
 
		 It's one thing to create art, but it's another to get the word out and actually sell your art! There...
	 
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		SIGNING AND AUTHENTICATING YOUR ARTWORK
 
		 In reality, signing your name on your artwork is an integral and important part of your piece, and r...
	 
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		WHAT IS LAMINATION?
 
		 Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When the film ...
	 
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		SHOWCASING YOUR DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE
 
		 Showcase your hard work and efforts by displaying your long-awaited diploma or certificate! Opt for ...
	 
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		ALL ABOUT CANVAS FLOATER FRAMES
 
		 Floater frames give the illusion of the artwork "floating" and leaves it looking suspended within th...
	 
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