[frameconnews] Fw: Need tips for framing book

["Stephen Todd" <Stephen.Todd@btinternet.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vivian Kistler" <viviankistler@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Stephen Todd" <stephen.todd@btinternet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 8:52 PM
Subject: Need tips for framing book


> Dear Stephen,
> We are gathering information for an upcoming book for DECOR
Magazine, which
> will be a collection of tips and hints for picture framers.
Below is a copy
> of the request letter that is being sent to framers and
framing experts to
> help us collect the needed information.
> Thanks!
> Vivian Kistler
>
> A Call for Help!
> from Vivian C. Kistler, CPF, GCF
> 2003 W. Market St.   Akron, OH  44313
> phone 330 836-2619   fax 330 836-9659
> E-mail viviankistler@worldnet.att.net
> www.columbapublishing.com
>
> Dear Picture Framing Expert,
>
> I need your favorite tips, tricks, and handy information about
picture
> framing for a 64-page book tentatively titled Framing Tips
>From the Experts:
> 227 Hints, Ideas, and Shortcuts for the Frame Shop, to be
published by DECOR
> Magazine this fall.  I'm looking for all those little secrets
learned
> through trial and error that save time and trouble, and make
the frame shop
> and the framing process run more smoothly.
>
> Read the list of topics below to get your ideas flowing then
send me your
> best tips.  Send two, five, a dozen-however many you feel
inspired to
> contribute! Send by fax, e-mail, standard mail, whichever you
prefer, but
> please send them right away-today would be great, but August
1st is the
> absolute deadline.  Spelling and format are not an
issue-handwritten on the
> back of this letter is just fine!  Just send the essential
information, and
> we will do the rest.
>
> Contributors will, of course, be credited in the book.  So
come on, please
> join me in sharing the wisdom of experience with other
framers!
>
> P.S.  Please be sure to include your name, your shop or
company name, and a
> phone number and/or e-mail address where we can contact you if
we have any
> questions!
>
> Suggested Topics--but others are welcome!
> Workshop Topics
>  Organization
>  Fixtures
>  Layout
>  Storage
>  Efficiency
>
> Framing Techniques
>  Shadow Boxes
>  Needlework
>  Oversized
>  Hanging
>  Hinging
> Frames
>  Cutting & Joining
>  Multi-angle frames
>  Glue, nails
>  Underpinners, saws
>  Storing Moulding
>
> Matting
>  Machines & Blades
>  Techniques
>  Computer Cutters
>  Storing Boards
>
> Mounting
>  Machines
>  Tissues and Films
>  Substrates
>  Techniques
>
> Glazing
>  Cutting, cleaning
>  Choosing types
>  Storage
>
> Fitting
>  Techniques
>  Materials
>
> Front Room Topics
>  Store front
>  Display windows
>  Gallery display
>  Sales Counter
>  Customer Service
>  Handling Artwork
>  Display: moulding corners
>  Display: mat corners
>  Product displays
>  Method displays
>
> Business Topics
>  Finance
>  Budgets
>  Inventory
>  Advertising
>  Promotions
>  Hiring
>  Employee Relations
>  Ordering Materials
>
>