Picture Framer
Cut, assemble and shape frames for artwork, photographs and other items.
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- What's it like to be a Picture Framer?
- How to become a Picture Framer
- Top skills and experience for Picture Framers
- Picture Framer role reviews
What's it like to be a Picture Framer?
A Picture Framer cuts and assembles pieces of timber called mouldings to make frames. Picture Framers frame paintings, etchings, photographs, needlework and many other kinds of art.
Tasks and duties
- Meeting with clients to discuss their needs, their wall materials and their desired outcome.
- Assembling the frames, cutting timber to size and shaping with special tools.
- Cutting out cardboard to line the back of the frame.
- Securing the artwork, photograph or needlework in place using staples, screws and adhesive to keep it in place.
- Cutting glass to fit the frame using special glass-cutting tools.
- Repairing old and broken frames.
How to become a Picture Framer
Formal qualifications are not essential to become a Picture Framer, but may assist you in developing your skills.
- Consider completing a Certificate III in Picture Framing (MSF30518) through TAFE or a registered training organisation. The course will take you about 2 years to complete and may be offered as an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Find work as a picture framing assistant, and learn the skills you need to practise the profession on the job under the guidance of someone more experienced.
- Join the Picture Framers Guild of Australia so you can meet likeminded people to share tips and techniques with.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Picture Framer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Framing
Picture Framing
Glass
Woodworking
Printing
Textile Industry
Glass Cutting
Thoroughness
Creative Thinking
Manual Handling
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Latest Picture Framer reviews
Aug 2019
Picture frame is small, but it can hold the whole world, history and memories
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationPicture framing custom
The good thingsPicture framing is always involved in Artworks, photos, prints.... so you alway can work like an artist. You will can look different artworks and picture around. However, you have opportunity to show ...
The challengesThe challenge is always deal with different things and ideas applied in Artworks. Those are come from different industries and artists.
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Oct 2023
I'm glad I did it, it taught me things I still use today.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsPicture framing was a great job that taught me the value and satisfaction of taking resources and turning them into something that someone cherished. The satisfaction of a customer marveling at the jo...
The challengesUnfortunately there was little opportunity for overtime, career progression and the money wasn't the greatest.
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