Sunday, November 4, 2012

The Beauty Of Giving Handmade Picture Frames As Gifts

By Tameka Ware


Memories are one of our greatest treasures. They hold everything that we are and encompass every interaction we have had with our loved ones. This is one of the reasons photographs are such a popular means of documenting our memories. People love sharing and collecting photographs of the ones they love. They capture important events and allow us to recall them simply by viewing the photos. This makes handmade picture frames a perfect gift for nearly everyone you know.

These units are available in many materials and sizes. If you look in most homes and offices you will see several of them containing photographs of loved ones and cherished locations. You can find them with accents to mirror almost any interest whether it be a favorite sport or occupation.

Wood is one of the most versatile and beautiful materials used to make items as gifts. It can be cut and shaped into a wide array of designs. It can also be stained or painted to fit into any style of decor. It can be very sleek with straight lines or whimsical and curvy. It is always appreciated and attractive.

Metal is a highly popular medium for creating frames. When stainless steel metal is used objects have a very clean and shiny appearance. Items made from this material are particularly well-suited for home and office use as many homes now have stainless steel appliances. Metal being used in the office gives an air of strength to the room and to the individual working in the office.

Fused glass is becoming more prevalent and makes a beautiful complement to any decor. They are made by alternating different layers of glass on top of one another and then subjecting them to intensely high heat. Generally this is done in a kiln where temperatures can reach the extreme levels required to make the layers fused together. Other materials can be incorporated into the glass such as glitter and metal objects to create very interesting pieces.

One of the most fun materials ever used to make anything is plaster. Adults and children both love to create crafts at home with this material. All it takes is plaster, water and a mold to create nearly anything imaginable. Children particularly enjoyed painting the finished creation so they can add their special touch. They are also highly prized by the recipient.

If you have someone in your life that is an avid environmentalist you can present them with gifts created from recycled materials. These materials might otherwise be thrown into a landfill but are now put to use making a beautiful frame. Just a few of the materials that may be used are driftwood, scrap metal, plastics and beach glass.

Handmade picture frames make unique gifts for anyone. To choose the perfect material for your recipient you should consider the first image you see in your mind when you think of them. You should have no problems picking the perfect materials when you do this. We generally keep the fondest memories of our loved ones close so our first thoughts doing this should be just what we need to make the right decision.




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