Houston’s Art Framing Experts
For artwork that either runs completely to the edges of the material or has deckled or uneven edges — an on-mat mounting is a good solution. Mats generally sit on top of artwork, overlapping perhaps 1/4″, and help to keep the artwork in place. In…
These Frames May Cause Spontaneous Touching!
See video, below! Fastframe carries Roma Mouldings — offering some of the most creative and eye-catching materials around. As Roma warns, these mouldings may cause spontaneous touching due to irresistible textures. It’s o.k. it’s not weird, just normal. Stop by and see what we have…
Paper & Fabric Framing: Circular Wall Art
This woven-paper artwork (“circulo de papel”) is a show-stopper — but also poses design and practical challenges when framing for display. Evoking techniques from the Oaxacan people of ancient Mexico, the delicate weaving is partially see-through — so the mat upon which it is mounted…
Protecting Your Art and Photos
Frame it once, frame it right You may not be thinking about protection when you’re anxious to put a nice piece of art on the wall. But we see the tragic results of saving a few dollars and cutting corners — and ignoring protection —…
Broken Mirrors: Bad Workmanship, Not Bad Luck
Beautiful frame right? WRONG! I’ve written before about the difficulty in purchasing ‘custom’ framed materials online and even in the big box stores. Unless you know what to look for, and even sometimes when you do, you can end up with something terribly structured or…
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…
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,…
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″.
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…
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…
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…
Custom Framing Music Memorabilia – Beatles ’65
It’s hard to believe more than 50 years have passed since the “Fab Four” landed on America’s shores. FASTFRAME recently framed this original album, showcasing both the jacket and the vinyl record. The frame and matte colors, in gold and tan, match the album cover…
Autographed Boxing Robe in Shadowbox Frame
Jerseys, robes, and other cloth items require special attention to ensure the item(s) are displayed for maximum visual impact. This boxing robe — requiring a notably larger frame than the average sports jersey — is set in a minimalist, black shadowbox that punctuates the red…
Coins Showcased — Framing Collectibles
We wanted to share this piece featuring 40 collector’s coins. The black matte, forgoing any slot-cut-mattes in favor of design simplicity — and the frame with a color-matching, metallic sheen — looks terrific. The setting focuses attention on the entire piece and also invites further…
Creative Sports Jersey Framing
Sports framing doesn’t have to consist of just a jersey. In this example, photographs and a document have been frame-in-frame inset in a sealed, protective, classic shadowbox. Our craftspeople can frame almost any combination of items, and help you arrange them artistically. How can FASTFRAME help…
VIDEO: Mirror Glass vs. Conservation Clear (UV) Glass
FASTFRAME offers several glass choices. In this video, we highlight the benefits of museum glass. Museum glass produces almost no reflections or glare, allowing photos, artwork, etc., to be seen as intended. We recommend museum glass for any artwork to be displayed in a brightly…
Congrats Olympians – We Frame Medals!
FASTFRAME congratulates the U.S. Olympic team and the long list of Texas Olympic medalists (alphabetical list at bottom of post). Whether Olympians, military personal, contest winners, or others, Fastframe can help you display and properly protect personal treasures. First and foremost, FASTFRAME is highly experienced in…