Fine Art Frames | Blooming Keepsakes

OUR FRAME OF MIND

MUSEUM QUALITY | ACID FREE

We proudly offer the best of the best when it comes to our frame quality and craftsmanship. We use the highest-grade, conservation matboard and framing materials to ensure your blooms are protected in a neutralised environment, free from acid build up and environmental dangers.

FADING PREVENTION MEASURES

Included complimentary in EVERY booking; is our trademarked Floral Rejuvenation process, complete with Colour Setting and Enhancement; each flower is treated individually and then sealed to help prolong their stunning look for many years to come.

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ECO SUSTAINABLE, AUSTRALIAN TIMBER, CRAFTED BY ACTUAL PROFESSIONAL ART FRAMERS

Did you know, like any profession, it takes years and extensive training to learn how to become a Professional Art Framer?

from understanding the fundamental structure, to the correct materials and chemicals to use, it all matters when building a frame that is to protect such precious art such as your flowers.

We are Flower Preservation Artists, not framers, which is why we entrust handpicked, Qualified Art Framers to construct your frame to the highest, professional standard.

GLAZING

Our museum frames come standard with the highest quality Tru Vue Glazing.

Tru Vue sets the world standard in glazing that enhances, protects, and beautifies. From custom framing to conservation and preservation in museums and galleries across the globe, to commercial optics, Tru Vue is known around the world as a leader and innovator in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed.

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Preserved flowers will without a doubt fade and lose their colour over time, which is why having TruVue's UV protected Glass or Acrylic protecting your precious blooms is a no brainer.

This UV glass protection along with our trademarked Floral Rejuvenation process, which includes colour enhancing your flowers and then sealing them, will ensure that your flowers are given the absolute longest-life possible for framed flower art.

CUSTOM FINE ART FRAMES

Have a specific design style or colour frame in mind?

No problem. All our frames are made to order, and we can accommodate most requests, so don't hesitate to reach out to discuss how we can meet your floral art dreams.

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Standard Framing

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Museum Framing & Treatments

Given the importance of preserving such sentimental flowers such as your wedding bouquet, it’s essential to have a clear & educated understanding of the role different framing treatments play in the longevity of your preserved flowers.

Not all frame types and materials feature the same level of protection for effectively preserving your bouquets longevity and quality. That said, the framing type you choose should depend on your overall budget and goals for displaying your flowers long term.

If you’re more concerned about cost than longevity, general framing can give you the results you want at an affordable price. However, general frames, matboards, glues and mounting boards contain acids, which can deteriorate and damage your flowers over time. These acids result from the breakdown of lignin, a binding polymer that holds wood together. Since general purpose mats and mounting boards are made from wood pulp, the acids from these materials can transfer into your art over time, causing discoloration and quicker deterioration.

So, if you’re looking to invest in one of the most sentimental pieces of art you will ever own, then why not have it done properly and take the time to understand the importance of having your flowers framed professionally using the correct materials to protect your flowers for the long term.

At Blooming Keepsakes, we value the importance of your blooms longevity and that is why we ensure that every aspect of our Australian Made, Museum Quality Frames are custom designed by PROFESSIONAL ART FRAMERS, using the highest quality, acid-free materials to ensure your bouquet is properly protected.

Your Art Frame should be made up of the following elements -

(Whether you choose Blooming Keepsakes to Preserve and Frame your precious flowers or not, we recommend you follow our quick education guide below)

Your Frame Type: choose metal or solid timber (if using timber, the rabbet joint should be lined with a barrier film such as aluminum or polyester tape with acrylic adhesive to prevent acids in the wood from moving into the mat)

Matboard: this should be acid free "Museum Matboard" which is 100% cotton rag or chemically purified, lignin-free wood pulp; pH-neutral or slightly alkaline (pH 8.5+). Your frame’s backing board should also be acid free and sealed with framers’ tape, which necessitates as an additional moisture barrier and insect protection guard.

Glazing: What type of glass or acrylic is being used? Ideally you should choose a high-quality glass such as TruVue 99% UV Art Glass or a UV-opaque Acrylic, both of which are acid free and have UV protective qualities.

Moisture Barrier and Insect Protection: Your artist must take preventive measures to protect your framed flowers from environmental elements such as moisture reabsorption and the threat of insect attacks. Bugs such as cigar beetles are a disaster to dried materials like preserved flowers, they are so tiny and once they make their way into your frame, they will start to eat your dried bouquet causing small holes and rapid deterioration.