Frames

real wood frames look nice with watercolors

The best place to get a frame is from your independent local framer.

If that's not possible, I recommend The Rusty Roof frames, which are sold on Amazon by an independent frame shop. The frames are real wood and have a hand-made quality to them. They are quite rustic, but I think they look nice with the watercolors. I have been purchasing their "Vintage" line.

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The Rusty Roof Vintage

French White Alphamat Artcare Mat

perfect color and texture for Lucie's watercolors

This mat has a slight texture that looks good with watercolors and with prints of watercolors.  Also, the color is very close to watercolor paper.

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Another feature of this particular mat is its superior archival qualities. Lucie's prints are printed on thick archival paper with archival ink, and will last a very long time. An archival mat is best suited for framing these prints so that they don't become orange from contact with the matboard.

Where to order a custom French White mat

No. 8467

The best place to get a custom mat is at your independent local framer.

If this isn't possible, a good online resource is American Frame. Be sure to also order a simple acid free backing board.

Lineco Archival Photo Corners: standard

useful for smaller prints

These photo corners make mounting the print onto the backing board very easy.​

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I tend to use the .625" corners so that there is no risk of the photo corner peeking out from behind the mat, but if you have a generous edge on the paper, the bigger sizes are much better.

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Lineco Infinity 0.625" Acid-Free Archival Photo Corners

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Polypropylene Mounting Framing Corners, Slimline

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Lineco Archival Photo Corners: Slimline

better for larger prints

These photo corners make mounting the print onto the backing board very easy.​

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I tend to use the .625" corners so that there is no risk of the photo corner peeking out from behind the mat, but if you have a generous edge on the paper, the bigger sizes are much better.

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Lineco Infinity 0.625" Acid-Free Archival Photo Corners

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Polypropylene Mounting Framing Corners, Slimline

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Small Print: 8.5x11.5"

11x14" frame works well

• Choose a 11x14" Frame for this size print. Make sure to ask Lucie to print the image so it is 8.5x11.5". Some cropping may occur.
   

• The mat and backing board should also be 11X14"
   

• When ordering the mat, choose a 1.5" border all the way around (top, sides, bottom).

Large Print: 15.75 x 11.75"

16x20" frame works well

• Choose a 16x20" Frame for this size print. Make sure to ask Lucie to print the image so it is 15.75 x 11.75". Some cropping may occur.
   

• The mat and backing board should also be 16x20"
   

• When ordering the mat, choose a 2.375" border all the way around (top, sides, bottom). If that size is not available, then go up to 2.5".

Extra Large Print: 13x19

18x24" frame works well

• Choose a 18x24" Frame for this size print. Make sure to ask Lucie to print the image so it covers the entire sheet (some cropping may occur). 
   

• The mat and backing board should also be 18x24".
   

• When ordering the mat, choose a 3" border all the way around (top, sides, bottom).
   

• This print has a narrow 1/8" white border around it, but that should not be a problem with the recommended size mat.