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This collector uses Command Strips
on which hang miniature paintings within the frames of traditionally-sized
paintings. (More about Command Strips below.) For this,
the larger paintings must be covered with glass.
You can match paintings by color compatibility
as above, or subject matter as below:
You can position your miniature well
within the larger frame or venture a bit outside:
Or be really brave and nearly escape
the big frame:
How about multiple minis if you have
a really big painting with wide matting:
Now for the Command Strips. You
can purchase all sizes from your local hardware store. This collector
uses the smallest size which holds up to four pounds.
One last look at a collection of traditional-sized
paintings forming a frame around a couple of miniature portraits
of two of our beloved characters from Downton Abbey. The collector
is anxiously awaiting creation by Mr. Mundy of additional portraits
of a few of her other favorite British actors. There's plenty
of room!
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