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Mounting Important and Fragile Paper Documents for Framing
by Rick Badwey
Over and over again, when people bring me items that were previously framed elsewhere, they start getting concerned about it. They are worried if ...
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Framing your Antique Map and Print
by Rick Badwey
As long term collector and owner of Museum Framing, its always been my concern that antique and/or rare maps and prints are properly framed so the ...
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It's Important to Treat your Important, Fragile and Antique Paper Objects before Framing
by Rick Badwey
When you decide to preserve and frame your precious paper items, make sure you use the correct formula for either disinfecting, deacidifying or cle...
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Conservation Framing of Antique Stock Certificates and Bonds
by Rick Badwey
In the beginning of my framing career, I met an amazing dealer/collector of antique stocks and bonds. He was a full time and very successful stock ...
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Colonial Currency
by Rick Badwey
Colonial paper money was issued by each of the 13 colonies when they were under the British monarchy. Each colony was responsible for the use and...
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Proper Way to Frame a Jersey and Make it Last!
by Rick Badwey
Of the many years we have been in this industry, we have never seen our share of jerseys damaged from improper handling and framing. We have seen...
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Proper Framing of Antique and Rare Maps
by Rick Badwey
Over the years, we have had many collectors, dealers, museums and the general public bring us maps for framing. Whether it was a 15th century m...
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We Framed a Letter where a Signer of the Declaration of Independence was Paid for His Duty
by Rick Badwey
Few documents intrigue me as much as this one I framed for collector, Matthew Hagans, of Kentucky.
Mr. Hagans comes across the most incredible d...
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Are Diploma Frames Sold through the College Stores Worth the Price?
by Rick Badwey
Of all the items sold through college bookstores, it is my belief that diploma frames are grossly overpriced. Seriously!
When you see the qualit...
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Big Box Arts and Crafts Store and Its Misconceptions
by Rick Badwey
Can a large arts and crafts store provide better prices and service than individual expert frame shops?
Believe it or not, this is a very common q...
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Framing Autographs
by Rick Badwey
As a collector and dealer of historical autographs for over 35 years, seeing autographs and historical documents damaged by improper framing is ve...
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How Do I Know How to Find a Good Framer?
by Rick Badwey
Like any other business, it's always important to find a good framer who knows how to handle your artwork, properly frame it according to your desi...
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