Materials Matter: Your Guide To Framing Perfection
At Crescent Brands, we believe that the framer is the artist’s artist. The one responsible for displaying, protecting, and preserving the precious work before them – a task we know is no small feat. Your customers rely on your expertise to choose the perfect materials, from sturdy wood mouldings to sleek metal frames to premium matboards and beyond. Because the right picture framing materials can make or break a piece, let’s go back to the basics and discover why materials matter.
Wood Framing Basics: Elegance That Endures
Natural, versatile, and durable, wood is a picture framing material that’s stood the test of time. Its range of finishes and stains make it a chameleon of sorts; whether you’re going for rustic charm or understated neutrals, wood will always get the job done. As trends come and go, we find ourselves constantly gravitating toward wood framing basics. From custom-carved details to painted designs, this picture framing material is utterly versatile.
Nurre Caxton: Time-Honored Design Meets Modern Aesthetics
A name synonymous with excellence, Nurre Caxton’s legacy of craftsmanship, quality, and style is second to none. Renowned for its timeless elegance and trend-forward designs, Nurre Caxton is the premier choice for wood mouldings to complement any style. From design to distribution, Nurre Caxton thoughtfully crafts mouldings suited for any decor. Choose from Nurre Caxton’s robust offerings for the perfect wood frame.
Pro tip: Although it’s a timeless classic, we love how wood lends itself to bringing out warm tones and textured artwork.
The Modern Appeal of Metal Picture Frames
For those after a sleek, minimalist design, metal is the material for the job. Perfect for contemporary art or pieces destined for center stage, this lightweight and durable picture framing material is the ideal choice for large-scale pieces. Like wood, metal is a picture framing material that is constantly evolving. Its popularity is due in equal parts to its modern vibe and strength.
Pro tip: One of our favorite ways to incorporate metal is by pairing it with bold artwork and an anodized finish to double down on durability.
Framing At Its Best: Shining A Light on Nielsen
What Nurre Caxton is to wood, Nielsen is to metal. For 50+ years, Nielsen has produced the highest-quality aluminum frames in the world. Where most would run out of ideas with metals, Nielsen pushes the boundaries of custom framing with its innovative designs and archival quality. In fact, you can choose from over 200 references with exclusive anodized finishes to really let artwork shine.
Made right here in the USA, Nielsen is the only manufacturer equipped with an extruding, anodizing, and painting facility devoted exclusively to picture frame moulding. Its in-house operations allow for strict quality control every step of the way, and timely availability for orders.
Matboards: The Finishing Touch Every Frame Needs
No piece is complete without its finishing touches. As the largest matboard manufacturer in the world, Crescent Brands is proud to provide framers with the tools to elevate every project. The Bainbridge Fabric and Textures line, for example, offers the industry’s widest selection of over 150 distinct materials, including popular styles like Tatami Silks and Arbor Woodgrains – perfect for adding a unique, elegant touch to any frame.
But we don’t stop there. Crescent is constantly evolving to meet the needs of framers and artists, creating revolutionary products like Bainbridge Artcare. This innovative line reimagines art conservation, using advanced technology to safeguard valuable art, documents, and keepsakes from harmful pollutants and threats, ensuring they are protected for generations to come. Whether it’s fabrics, textures, or archival protection, Crescent Brands is committed to enhancing and preserving the art you frame.
See What Crescent Brands Is Made Of
For over a century, Crescent Brands has crafted the highest-quality materials to support framers worldwide. Because to us, framing is a form of art. With industry-leading brands like Nurre Caxton, Nielsen, Crescent Select, and Bainbridge, we’re proud to be the go-to source for framers seeking picture framing tools and supplies.
Browse our catalogs today and discover how Crescent Brands can elevate your craft.
