Unique Framing for Small Painting
The dimension of the canvas in these images is only 6×6 inches — and 4 inches deep! In order to showcase the unique dimensions of this piece, we used a 3.5 inch deep floater frame presentation. The frame is “Spencer Float, Gold and Black” from Larson…
Versatile, Aged Steel Frame Styles
As we ready for the return of the Houston Rodeo and Livestock show, we wanted to showcase this Western photography piece, featuring Larson Juhl’s 1.5 inch “Anvil Aged Steel” as an outer frame. The piece is wrapped for delivery, so please see frame detail images,…
Pop Art
Very fun pop art Big Wheel lithograph with bold primary colors for a child’s room. And just because it’s awesome, for those who don’t remember or who weren’t around, the Big Wheel has been around for a looooooong time!
We Frame All Textiles
From cloth sports jerseys, to needle-point, to heavy textiles, such as this rug, we can professionally mount, protect, and frame it. This classic beaded rug (pictured) is mounted on black linen, and surrounded in a Bella frame with Moroccan-reminiscent relief patterns. A gold fillet (seen…
Linen Mats Add Flair to Custom Framing
If you thought mats were flat and boring, you were wrong! This original charcoal features a top, dark-olive linent mat, with a black bottom mat and filet to match the Larson-Juhl frame. Non-reflective, premium museum glass tops of this elegant piece. Also see: Framing Photography
Framed SI Astros Covers
We framed Sports Illustrated’s commemorative re-print heralding their prediction that the Houston Astros would be 2017 WS champs along with the commemorative issue of the cover saying it came true! The more ideas we and our customers come up with to celebrate the Astros WS…
Charcoal in Custom Picture Frame
A customer recently brought us this beautiful charcoal portrait, done by a relative of the customer a century or more ago. We’re the perfect choice for framing valuable and irreplaceable art; our professional picture framers routinely handle critical-quality projects, and of course, we are bonded…
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…
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…
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…
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…