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How to frame flat panel artwork in a 7/8" Ampersand Floaterframe

Using riser blocks, artist Chris Breier demonstrates framing flat panel artwork in an Ampersand 7/8" Floaterframe.

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Floaterframes with Dietlind Vander Schaaf

Dietlind Vander Schaaf shows how Ampersand Floaterframes can transform your art.

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Floaterframes

Artists Network: Floaterframe feature

Artists Network artist Scott Maier walks you through framing your art with Ampersand Floaterframes.

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Floaterframe Black Maple Emily Chaplin
Artwork by Emily Chaplin

Floaterframe instructions

Ampersand Floaterframes are the only do-it-yourself frame specifically designed for wood panels and can also be used for stretched canvas. Made with premium hardwood, Floaterframes are the perfect depth to protect your artwork. Everything you need to frame and hang your artwork is included.

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Art Gallery

Floaterframe gallery wall

To help us showcase our Floaterframes, we enlisted the help of Havi our gallery dog, plus the talents of many amazing Ampersand Artist Ambassadors.

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Introduction to Ampersand Floaterframes

Learn more about Ampersand Floaterframes: the profiles, the styles, the colors available, even which frame to use for flat or 1.5" cradled artwork. You'll see why the Ampersand Floaterframe is simply the easiest floater frame you'll ever use.

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Ampersand Floaterframe: Simply the easiest floater frame you’ll ever use

At Ampersand, we noticed that floater frames available to artists didn't properly accommodate wooden panels. So, in 2016 we began manufacturing our very own. Ampersand Floaterframes offer a complete and easy solution for displaying your artwork on panel.

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How to transform your Floaterframe with gold leaf

Did you know that you can customize Ampersand’s Floaterframes? One way is to apply a metal leaf. A gold Floaterframe is a beautiful treatment that can enhance your artwork and truly make it stand out.

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