framing oil paintings--help?

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Originally Posted by little man

i'm trying to find out about the proper way to frame an oil painting.

i have several oils my mom did in the past year and would like to frame them to hang at the house.

most are on canvas wrapped hardboard. a couple are on stretched canvas on a frame.

any help would be greatly appreciated!

I would call a do it yourself frame shop, plus they'll have the tools you'll need and the right protective glass so they don't fade.