Video: Make Memories Last
A video from our friends at moulding supplier Larson Juhl nicely captures the fleeting nature of precious once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the importance of preserving cherished memories. If you’re a first-time custom picture framer, we’re the shop for you. We love helping those new to the…
Summer memories that last all year
Family vacations are a special time — a memorable time. Time away from work and day-to-day pressures, time to simply enjoy the company of your friends and family. Don’t let photographs on your smart phone fade away into the depths of some hard drive. Purpose…
Patriotic Picture Framing
Our friends at Larson-Juhl compiled some compelling, patriotic-themed, picture framing examples as July 4 approached. We frame medals, uniforms, mementos, flags, etc. — and can elegantly combine items in a single, protective showcase — and we do it year-round, not just on patriotic holidays! Call,…
Picture Frame Trends
This 12×16 graphic landscape is set in a closed corner frame (New Look Frames). The tarnished silk liner adds texture and subtle, rustic overtones. We frame similar pieces for our store display windows, and as we cycle them out, sell them at discount — fully…
It’s Graduation Season!
Proudly display educational achievements for years to come in a UV protective, acid-free custom picture frame setting. Match school colors with our broad selection of mats! We can make clean, simple diploma frames, or more storied pieces with inset graduation photos, tassels, and other mementos…
Picture Framing – Transformative Styles
Make it yours. Break from “traditional” picture framing themes based on the artwork in order to create versatile display pieces, or to visually coordinate an eclectic ensemble of works. Pictured: We used a Larson-Juhl frame (H4 collection) to transform this old-world-style portrait into a more…
We Frame Large Art
We’re fully equipped to handle your large artwork and canvas sizes, from life-sized to grandly out-sized gallery pieces. This figurative canvas original is mounted on grey linen and framed in a Roma float (style #17255087). Final size (measurement including frame) is 81″ x 40″.
Reflective Picture Frame / Garbo
This reflective / mirror-like frame-style offers an art-deco feel to this Greta Garbo poster. The frame style is from Larson Juhl (selection 391320). We used a white acid free mat and acrylic glazing to achieve the finished look.
Antique Violin in Shadowbox
This heirloom violin was framed in hand-crafted, Max Moulding “Focal Point” in Dark Plum. A Crescent Suede mat offers background texture, and the showcase is topped with Conservation Clear Acrylic. Most folks think of “pictures” when it comes to “picture framing, but much of the…
Sports Jersey, Cigar – Thematic Picture Framing
Wrapped for delivery and pictured here, a sports jersey and collage of representative items from Mike Ditka’s Superbowl cigar party framed in Monarch moulding with splash of color in the matting. The use of pictures, items (in this case including an actual cigar!), tickets, and…
Rodeo & Western Picture Framing
Rodeo and western art fans, we’ve got a huge selection of rustic, western-style picture frames and mat materials for you! Pictured example: framed horseshoe using the new crescent select burlap matting with omega moulding Harrison collection burlwood frame. Whether you have western artwork, memorabilia, rodeo…
Display Framing – Flag & Certificate
The phrase “picture framing” is limiting — it’s about far more than pictures. We think “display framing” is more accurate considering “display” is the primary reason to frame! The shadowbox pictured, featuring a flag arranged and shadowbox framed with a related certificate, demonstrates that “display…
Sports Framing for Superbowl LI?
FASTFRAME Houston welcomes Superbowl LI to Houston. Whether you’re a sports fan, or a business hosting clients, FASTFRAME can meet any of your custom framing needs and for just about any sports item or arrangement of sports items you can imagine. Need framing before the…
Custom Mirrors at FASTFRAME
FASTFRAME Houston makes custom mirrors — not just for specific size needs — but also to meet your decorating tastes. Julie Mohajer (of Julie Mohajer Interior Design) used FASTFRAME to execute her clean, modern, elegant design for this custom mirror employing a rustic and contemporary…
Terrific Custom Framed Gift Ideas!
The good folks at Larson-Juhl compiled a terrific Pinterest board with custom framing gift ideas which we’ve shared here. These gifts are for the holidays or for anytime. See something you like on Larson-Juhl’s board? Connect with us! FASTFRAME Houston proudly carries Larson-Juhl custom mouldings….
Time To Frame Holiday Gifts!
Looking for presents other than electronics this season? Gifts that show that personal touch? Custom picture framing — including treasured photos, sports memorabilia, coins, military medals, awards, diplomas, movie posters, etc. — makes for enduring gifts that demonstrate your thought and effort. FASTFRAME framing speaks…
Color-Matched Picture Frames
This project shows how important color hue and saturation are in the picture framing process. The rich tones of this painting are brought to life — and the frame setting itself is incorporated into the work — via appropriately matched, stacked frames, a feat enabled…
Demo Piece: Creative Picture Framing
This demo piece illustrates some of the picture framing techniques we can employ to your artwork, posters or any framing project. While a simple picture frame — or a frame and a single mat — are appropriate for many situations, there are times when some…
Wild With Style Picture Frame
We did this piece awhile ago — but it’s one of our favorites. A fun, Mark Driscoll piece with colors and patterns in the frames and mats that make this piece really stand out! We’re your Houston, picture framing experts, and we hope you’ll let…
Shadowboxes Perfect For Mixed Media
Sometimes we’re brought mixed-media, including textures (such as butterflies, in the pictured work of art) or thick objects that result in anything but a “flat” piece of art. Customers are concerned that the work can’t be properly framed, but nothing could be further from the…
Pocket Watch In A Slim Shadowbox
This silver pocket watch was set on a contrasting, black background and encased in a polished wooden picture frame with beautiful knots and knurling. This slim shadowbox illustrates that heirlooms, medals, fabrics, collectibles, and objects of all kinds can be turned into an attractive display…
Floating Shadow Box Frame
What if you want to see the back and front of a framed item? Traditional shadowbox frames have enough depth to contain the subject items and have backing material, which catches the shadow of the framed objects (thus the name). In this technique, (in this…
Classic Rock Neon Picture Frame
This autographed, Jimi Hendrix poster cried for a picture frame setting as unique and mesmerizing as the guitarist himself. FASTFRAME matched the colors in the poster with a slim, neon purple frame that makes this piece sing! Poster framing is a great way to show…
Custom Picture Framing: Multi-Frames
One of the benefits of custom framing is design flexibility! In this case, a set of three, different sized panels are transformed into a single artwork frame setting. The results are an eye-arresting, museum-like visual setting that can transform the decorative feel of an entire…
Odd Sized Picture Frames
Not every piece of art fits neatly into 5×7, 8×10, 16×20, (etc.) standard picture frame sizes. At FASTFRAME, no problem. We can beautifully frame odd-sized artwork, posters, cloth or fabric items, golf clubs — we could go on forever — in custom-size settings. Have an…