Picture Framer
Cut, assemble and shape frames for artwork, photographs and other items.
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What's it like to be a Picture Framer?
A Picture Framer cuts and assembles pieces of timber called mouldings to make frames. Picture Framers frame paintings, etchings, photographs, needlework and many other kinds of art.
Tasks and duties
- Meeting with clients to discuss their needs, their wall materials and their desired outcome.
- Assembling the frames, cutting timber to size and shaping with special tools.
- Cutting out cardboard to line the back of the frame.
- Securing the artwork, photograph or needlework in place using staples, screws and adhesive to keep it in place.
- Cutting glass to fit the frame using special glass-cutting tools.
- Repairing old and broken frames.
Picture Framers need manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and an artistic sensibility to understand which frames will show artworks and photographs to their best advantages.
How to become a Picture Framer
Formal qualifications are not essential to become a Picture Framer, but may assist you in developing your skills.
- Consider completing a Certificate III in Picture Framing (MSF30518) through TAFE or a registered training organisation. The course will take you about 2 years to complete and may be offered as an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Find work as a picture framing assistant, and learn the skills you need to practise the profession on the job under the guidance of someone more experienced.
- Join the Picture Framers Guild of Australia so you can meet likeminded people to share tips and techniques with.
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Experienced Picture Framer
Harvey Galleries
Seaforth, Sydney NSW
Casual/Vacation
Trades & Services9d ago
Guillotine Operator / Digital Print Finisher
Neo
Chatswood, Sydney NSW
Full Time
Trades & Services1h ago
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Latest Picture Framer reviews
Aug 2019
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Business
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Picture framing custom
The good things
Picture framing is always involved in Artworks, photos, prints.... so you alway can work like an artist. You will can look different artworks and picture around. However, you have opportunity to show ...
The challenges
The challenge is always deal with different things and ideas applied in Artworks. Those are come from different industries and artists.
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Aug 2019
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
Can be rewarding if you enjoy making things with your hands and knowing what you have made will be on display in someone's home or business for years to come.
The challenges
Explaining limitations of what is and isn't possible through framing.
Explaining cost variance of custom framing versus IKEA ready mades.
The custom frame Is becoming less desirable to consumers b...
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