NESBA Framing Guidelines

NESBA standards for framing call for:

  • Hangers should be D-rings. No screw eyes or sawtooth hangers. D-rings should be placed 3-4 inches from the top of your work depending on it’s size. Make sure the wire is taut and will not show above the frame when hanging.

  • Work should be framed with Plexiglass - no glass. If you are re-using a frame, inspect the Plexiglass for scratches and dust. Click here for Plexiglass cleaning tips.

  • White or off-white mats

  • Simple, light , medium or gold wood frames (see examples below) — no metal frames

Here are some online sources for frames and mats:

American Frame In addition to custom frames, American Frame sometimes offers pre-made maple frames

Picture Frames

If you have a source for frames or mats please let us know.

Example of a D-ring:

 
 

Examples of suitable frames:

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