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100% Museum Grade Diploma Framing starting at only $125. Compare our quality and price to any college store or frame shop!

Museum Framing, known for preserving and framing historical documents, antique maps and prints for Museums, Libraries and Galleries since 1989. We apply the same 100% Museum Grade framing methods and materials to your diploma. For $125, we will frame your college diploma measuring UP TO 8 1/2″ x 11″ (majority of diplomas fit this size) with Read the full article…

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Proper Framing of Antique Prints

As a long time collector and framer of antique prints, it has been my concern to protect their intrinsic and historical value.  Artwork from years ago had special purposes that many do not have today. For the most part, they were hand designed and colored inserted in large informative books as a way to encourage people Read the full article…

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Framing with “acid free” mats can be hazardous to your artwork!

We have all heard the term “acid free” when thinking of framing.   The vast majority of us believe this is a positive thing when we decide the frame things.   When we go to frame shops, they tell us that the mats they use are “acid free” and will preserve our diplomas, art, memories, etc. for Read the full article…

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Michaels Settles Lawsuit Over Deceptive Framing Practices

Another blow to Michaels Arts and Crafts Stores!  This time, it was over their fake framing discount “sales”. Michaels, Inc. has agreed to enter into a $1.8 million settlement resulting from allegations of deceptive advertising practices in connection to its “50% Off Custom Framing” coupons brought by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. Though Read the full article…

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Museum Framing stocks ONLY 100% Museum Quality framing materials

Unlike most framing establishments and Arts and Crafts big box stores, Museum Framing only stocks 100% museum quality framing materials. We only the highest quality 99% UV filtering glass and acrylic. We only stock 100% Museum Grade cotton rag matting. We do NOT carry “acid free” mats because these mats are made of WOOD PULP and Read the full article…

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College Diploma Framing Gone Wrong

Diploma framing is a mega million dollar industry with both college and university bookstores (and their vendors) relying on you to buy their frames for your diplomas.  This sounds great on the surface, but, in reality, it is the student (or their parent) who gets the short end of the stick. Very simply, the diploma Read the full article…

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