How to Frame a Picture/Equipment required

Equipment suggested for picture framing Sharp pencil (2B recommended, as it will leave clear sharp lines) Notebook (for recording colours for matboard, frame types and measurements - and for calculating costs) Retractable tape measure Metal ruler Sharp knife Retractable snap-off bladed knife works well. Frame cutting and assembly Mitre saw, or guillotine Bounding tape thing Corner tacking gun, with tacks Glass cutting Oil filled glass cutter Cotton gloves Mat cutting Square and rightangle ruler based cutter Note: a ruler and a knife just doesn't cut it ;) Advanced stuff Sample mat board collection Storage Mat board The spare mat board is easy to store in an old map drawer cabinet. These can be often be picked up at ex-government furniture stores. Glass Frame material Standing against the wall, or up in the rafters.