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4 Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting a Wood Photo Frame
Wood photo frames are a favorite choice for displaying special photos however there are a few drawbacks that you should know about. Before you shop for that perfect wood picture frame, you need to be aware of these four pitfalls.
Pitfall #1- Mistaken Identity
When shopping for a wood picture frame, you need to understand the difference between the three types of wood frames: solid wood frames, composite wood frames and wood veneer frames. These differences are important because the cost of the frame will vary widely depending upon the type of wood used to make it.
Solid wood frames dont need much explaining but composite wood is made out of wood pieces glued together with an adhesive. Decorative frames, frames with beaded borders, decorative round frames or oval frames are all made of composite wood. It's the most economical and quality conscious way to create a decorative wood edge without the high cost of hand carving or the poor appearance of glue-on wood ornamentation. Inexpensive wood frames are also made of composite wood which is why people often assume low quality with composite wood. However, composite doesnt mean low quality. It's simply a more environmentally sustainable and superior way to make ornate and decorative wood frames.
Wood veneer gives a frame the real look of wood without having to use solid wood. Wood veneer is a thin sliver of real wood glued to a less expensive type of solid wood. In some cases, the veneer is glued to composite wood. The gorgeous look of an exotic or burl wood is a good example of when a wood veneer is often used. High end hardwoods are very expensive and theres no point in having a solid burl wood frame when you can only see the outside. A veneer of an exotic or high quality hardwood is a more economical way to make a unique frame and allows more frames to be made from this limited resource.
Pitfall #2- Wood isnt Perfect
Most people like the look of wood but sometimes forget it's natural and can come with imperfections. Do not expect your wood frame to be perfect because wood naturally has variations. For most people its the natural wood grain, color variations and natural imperfections (like wood knots) that make wood frames so beautiful. High quality frame manufacturers do minimize these variations however be aware that they can happen.
Pitfall #3- Sensitivity of Unfinished Wood
You may already know this pitfall if you've purchased unfinished wood before but the wood can be easily damaged if you're not careful. Unfinished frames are made of raw wood with no protective lacquer or coating to seal the wood and protect the frame from damage. Generally most frames are "finished" so the best way to spot an unfinished frame is to feel the rough natural wood texture. Unfinished wood frames can easily be damaged by water or any oily or sticky substance that may come into contact with the frame. Be especially careful with oily fingerprints as they can leave a mark that can be impossible to remove.
Pitfall #4- Misleading Colors
Manufacturers of wood frames describe frames with words like cherry, walnut, rosewood or teak. Do not think of this wording as the type of wood used to make the frame. Many people can associate a color with the term so they know the exact color of the wood frame. Most frames are simply stained these colors but are rarely made out of solid wood like cherry or walnut. Usually if a frame is made out of solid wood, the description will identify the frame as "solid" like "solid walnut" or "solid teak.". If it doesnt say this, it is most likely stained that color. The best way to know what you're getting is to read the frame description carefully and always ask the frame retailer if you're not sure. Also, solid wood like teak, cherry or walnut will be considerably more expensive than staining a wood frame made out of a less epxensive wood.
By remembering, and avoiding, these potential pitfalls when buying wood frames, you will save yourself time and money and be pleased with a wood picture frame that is perfect for you and your favorite photo.
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OLD HAND CARVED ROSE WOOD RED WOOD BUDDHA $19.99 |
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12cm Carved Rosewood Tobacco/Herbal Pipe & 5 Free Tobacco Filters/Gauzes $5.89 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Carved Rosewood Shawl Pins; Choice of Designs $21.99 |
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Fine Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Statue of Old Man with Peaches 19th Century $675.00 |
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16cm rosewood carved Buddhist Monk on FOO DOG Horse OX statue 7-1/2" CARVING $29.50 |
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Vintage Marked French Made Rosewood Spoon with "Faux" Ivory Handles Hand Carved $59.99 |
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Rose Wood (Red Wood) Natural Color Carved Box y116 $169.00 |
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Tibetan 17 12mm Rosewood Delicately Carved Buddha Prayer Beads Mala Bracelet $7.08 |
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China old rosewood carved stand inlay conch bird with flower design $99.00 |
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Chinese nice rosewood carved 1-door 3-drawer small antique shelf 10" $49.99 |
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China old rosewood wood carved put vase round stand NOT SO GOOD CONDITION $70.00 |
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EARLY ROSEWOOD HAND CARVED HINDU TEMPLE GODDESS WOODEN STATUE FIGURE $199.99 |
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DISPLAY STAND Harp or Plant SOLID ROSEWOOD HAND CARVED $171.75 |
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7.7g 40x20x16mm 925 STERLING SILVER ROSE WOOD LADY BUDDHA HAND-CARVED PENDANT $67.49 |
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Vintage Chinese Pair of Hand-Carved Serpentine Elephants on Rosewood Bases $49.99 |
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NEW Gorgeous Solid Rose Wood BIBLE Stand Hand Carved Book India Christian Small $32.00 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE ASHTRAY ORIGINAL HAND CARVED 9" ROSEWOOD FLOWER GLASS NICEDETAIL $55.00 |
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++ Vintage African MAKONDE Carved Ebony Rosewood Male Figure Mid-Century ++ $39.00 |
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Vintage Carved Chinese Turquoise Covered Vase, Carved Roses, Rosewood Stand $52.00 |
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Fine Vintage Remington K1316 1/2 6-1/4" Carving Knife! Rosewood Handle! $20.49 |
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BEAUTIFUL HAND CARVED AND TURNED ON LATHE - VINTAGE ROSEWOOD URN WITH LID $74.99 |
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TOP! Monumental Carved Rosewood 5-light Chandelier, with Bird $4,200.00 |
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NICE ROSEWOOD CARVED BAR AND STOOL SET 09THJM016 $1,850.00 |
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Vintage Carved Sheesham Wood Folding Small Table India Rosewood Free shipping! $19.99 |
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HAND CARVED MINIATURE ROSEWOOD FIGURE FIGURINE OF A HORSE-GLASS EYES-BEAUTIFUL $5.99 |
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ADJUSTABLE BLADE ROSEWOOD HANDLE BRASS BODY WOOD CARVING KNIFE WHITTLING TOOLS $15.50 |
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Rare 19th-century Chinese rosewood carving "Life is smug" $45.44 |
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4.9"X4.6" HAND CARVED BONSAI SUISEKI DISPLAY STAND ROSEWOOD SQUARE SHAPE $14.95 |
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Vintage MID CENTURY MODERN WASHINGTON FORGE FLEETWOOD CARVING KNIFE ROSEWOOD $17.95 |
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S204 1850 Chinese large Rosewood or Boxwood? carved Shoulao w. boy peach 15x6'' $9.99 |
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S207 Rosewood carved silver inlaid ceremonial tray w Ceres Gudinden grain marked $9.99 |
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nice rosewood carved 2-drawer mini Chinese MINGQING furniture writing Desk $39.99 |
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nice rosewood carved 2-door 3-drawer mini Chinese censer table $49.99 |
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nice rosewood carved 2-door 2-drawer mini Chinese curio shelves $49.99 |
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Chinese carving rosewood red Suanzhi wood carved 2-door 2-drawer mini cabinet $49.99 |
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nice rosewood carved 4-door 2-drawer mini Chinese MINGQING furniture cabinet $49.99 |
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ANTIQUE CHINESE/ORIENTAL CARVED ROSE WOOD DRAGON TABLE RARE USA SALE ONLY $499.99 |
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S208 Chinese huge heavy Rosewood or Boxwood? carved Shoulao boy peach 34''h 25kg $399.99 |
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S53 Antique Japanese black rosewood wooden carved stand 6.5x1'' $9.99 |
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Rosewood carving brush pot / brush barrel brush holder $75.00 |
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Hand CARVED Suiseki DISPLAY ROSEWOOD VIVID HOLE&FEELER VIEW $14.50 |
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Hand CARVED Suiseki DISPLAY ROSEWOOD VIVID HOLE&FEELER-FOR BONSAI $15.60 |
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Hand CARVED Suiseki DISPLAY ROSEWOOD VIVID HOLE&FEELER-BLACK TEXTURE $15.60 |
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Chinese Rosewood Carved Inkwell / Brush Washer $59.99 |
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Traditional Rosewood Carved Gourd Shape Inkwell / Brush Washer $55.99 |
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SOLID ROSEWOOD CARVED KING IN PRAYER SIGNED MIRKO 1987 $145.00 |
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NEW Solid Rosewood Big Book Bible Missal Stand Hand Carved India Christian Large $35.00 |
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HAND CARVED Suiseki DISPLAY ROSEWOOD VIVID HOLE&FEELER $15.99 |
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1Foot 8" high rosewood sculpture carving tiger art decr $420.00 |
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LIFETIME CUTLERY JET-CUT 12.75" CHEF'S CARVING KNIFE D400 ROSEWOOD HANDLE JAPAN $6.99 |
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Excellent Rosewood Carved Abacus $119.00 |
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one nice guitar fingerboard with carved，made of rosewood $55.00 |
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New York 1850 Marble Top Rosewood Carved Vanity Mirror BEAUTIFUL American $1,200.00 |
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CARVED ROSEWOOD SCOOPING SPOON W/ A FROG ON TOP---4 3/4" LONG---CUTE ITEM!! $12.99 |
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VINTAGE INDIA HAND CARVED SHEESHAM WOOD BOOK HOLDER DISPLAY ROSEWOOD HIMALAYAN $8.00 |
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Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Table 19th C $4,000.00 |
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Antique Chinese 5 Claw Dragon Rosewood Carved Cabinet $2,500.00 |
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Rosewood Well Hand Crafted Carved Wooden Dolphin shaped Pen Holder $30.00 |
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Rosewood Well Hand Crafted Carved Mango Shaped 6 Pcs Coaster Set $25.00 |
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A CARVED rosewood chinrest Guarneri style, with clamps $25.00 |
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Beautiful Handmade Rosewood Pendant Wood Hand Carved Artisan Craft Red Silver $14.99 |
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EXOTIC ROSE WOOD CARVED TURTLE BEADED PENDANT NECKLACE $15.75 |
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ANTIQUE 19thc CHINESE HAND CARVED ROSEWOOD VASE STAND $54.99 |
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ANTIQUE 19thc CHINESE HAND CARVED ROSEWOOD VASE STAND $39.27 |
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CARVED ROSEWOOD EAGLE, BEAUTIFUL 7 1/4 " X 2 1/4 " $40.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Carved Lacquered & Gilt Rosewood Bench $2,500.00 |
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CARVED ROSEWOOD EAGLE PERCHED ON A STUMP VERY DETAILED FIGURINE $40.00 |
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China nice rosewood Suan-zhi wood carved 1-mirror 3-drawer jewelry box $49.00 |
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China nice Red Suan-zhi wood rosewood carved box $49.00 |
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5652: Chinese Rosewood Set 2 Carved Arm Chairs $2,745.00 |
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1800's pair of Rosewood ornately carved doors from a built-in cabinet $495.00 |
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ADJUSTABLE BLADE ROSEWOOD HANDLE BRASS BODY WOOD CARVING KNIFE WHITTLING TOOLS $9.50 |
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CHINA Rosewood CARVING PUT SMALL curio STAND/shelves $24.99 |
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Tibetan Rosewood 17 12mm Delicately Carved Buddha Prayer Beads Mala Bracelet $6.45 |
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Chinese Rosewood Carved Snuff Bottle Stand $34.99 |
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CrochetAholic Hand Carved Wood Crochet Rosewood Honey Bee(H-8) $9.99 |
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Old Chinese Rosewood Carved Mountain Statue/Paperweight~PINE TREE & FIGURE $20.50 |
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Hand Carved Wood Cocobolo Rosewood Dolphins Set Figureines - HEAVY! $38.00 |
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ANTIQUE CHINESE10" ROSE WOOD HUANGHUALI? CARVED JEWELRY PEN INCENSE LOG BOX NR! $69.99 |
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CHINESE CARVED ROSEWOOD STAND FOR SMALL POT ANTIQUE $160.00 |
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Chinese Rosewood Carved Snuff Bottle Stand $45.99 |
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ANTIQUE RARE 1860 TUFTED RED VELVET SETTEE CARVED ROSEWOOD $850.00 |
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Antique /Vintage Chinese Rosewood Brush Washer Carved Buddah's fruits $499.00 |
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Vintage Sheffield Stainless MOD teak rosewood carving set. BIRKS signed. $11.66 |
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P664- Rosewood CARVING netsuke : God of longevity tea scoop $8.99 |
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P665 - Rosewood CARVING netsuke : God of longevity $7.50 |
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P361 - Rosewood CARVING netsuke : powerful Rino $8.99 |
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HAND-CARVED ROSEWOOD OR BOXWOOD VIOLIN FITTINGS FOR THE FINEST 4/4 VIOLINS $69.99 |
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Chinese Rosewood Carved Tea tray $149.00 |
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17 " An Old Chinese hand carved rosewood display base---GREAT $199.99 |
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Gorgeous African Rosewood "Tribesmen With Drum"Wood Carving-Made in Ghana 1980's $21.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Rosewood Carved for Vase or Jar Bowl Display Base $15.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Rosewood Carved for Vase or Jar Bowl Display Base $9.99 |
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Vintage Chinese Rosewood Carved for Vase or Jar Bowl Display Base $9.99 |
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Vintage Chinese Rose Wood Carved for Vase or Jar Bowl Display Base $9.99 |
