Wilmington's most trusted framing studio.
Our Services
We're here for you.
Whether you are looking for an economical way to get your favorite poster or print behind glass for the lowest cost possible,
-or "no expenses spared" museum-quality, heirloom living room centerpieces, our talented & knowledgable staff is happy to guide and advise you through every step of the process. You may choose from a wide variety of mounting techniques, matting choices, glass and frame materials, designs and styles.
High volume ordering allows us to purchase the best moulding and matting in the industry, at a significant discount.
We've been passing those savings directly down to our clients since 1978.
We're an old school mom & pop -with better pricing than any big box store in town!
Swing on by, we're happy to take a look at what you've got. We'll even quote while you wait.
Beyond original works of art and fine prints,
the list of what we have framed throughout the years is as diverse as the stories they hold:
Family Photos, Children’s Drawings, Greeting Cards, Diplomas, Concert Posters, Ticket Stubs, Score Cards, Love Letters, Architectural Drawings, Wallpaper…
And for art that is not flat we fabricate custom shadowboxes in house.
We've displayed scarves, flags, feathers, dried bouquets & floral arrangements, wooden puzzles, heirloom silver cutlery, swords, wedding gowns, sports memorabilia, dolls, baby shoes, quilts and more...
Have a sentimental possession? -Let us help you preserve and put it on display forever.
We’re always up for the challenge.
About Us
For over 4 decades the Frame Works team of experts have provided custom and fine art framing to the Wilmington community and beyond. In addition to unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship, we offer the most current conservation practices of archival framing to secure the safety of your piece for future generations to come.
Our crew have backgrounds in fine art, architecture, interior design, woodworking, film and gallery display. We take pride in our expansive knowledge of art history, contemporary art, color theory and best, conservational framing practices.
Most importantly, we're good listeners.
We're passionate about our craft and everything we put our name on.
“Beauty will save the world.” -Dosteovsky
Portfolio
There are many ways to frame a work of art attractively, but we prefer to take it one step further and frame in a way that will not only compliment the artwork, but will allow it to live harmoniously in your home.
FRAMES:
Larson Juhl
AMPF
Omega
International
Nurre Caxton
MATTING:
Crescent Select (Archival)
100% Rag Matboard
Linen, Suede, + Silk Mats
ColorCore + BlackCore
Oval + Specialty Cuts Available
GLAZING:
Standard Economy
UV Glass. (99% Protection)
Museum Glass
Plexi (Standard, UV + Museum Plexi)
Oversize
DIGITAL IMAGING
DIGITAL IMAGING LAB
Photography
+ Art Reproduction
CRUSE scanners are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to digitize and reproduce originals such as photographs, watercolors, oil paintings, graphic collections, and collages in high fidelity. These digital copies are absolutely faithful to the original’s color and reproducible in high resolution. The lighting intensity on precious materials is minimal thanks to the latest LED technology.
Initial Image Capture:
Our large format scanner offers superior color profiling and reduces the chance of image distortion, dust, or scratches that occurs with older imaging equipment -cutting out many of the clean-up steps necessary with film-to-digital imaging, saving you time and money.
Artists!
Need prints made?
We'll scan + print as you sell.
No need for giant bulk orders.
Need family photographs repaired or scanned?
We can help!
Traditional photos + slides can be digitized and emailed directly to your inbox.
Flash drives available if preferred.
Are you an artist who needs highly-accurate prints of your work?
Our top of the line ink jet printers utilize archival ink to produce images that are sharp, vivid, and have a lifespan of up to 100 years with little noticeable fading.
Paper choices include William Turner watercolor matte, Epson photo lustre, Lexjet premium archival matte, textured canvas and more...
Have something HUGE?
No problem. We've got you covered!