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• The thought of decoration calls to mind baroque flourishes, and some framers want no part of it. This notion has perpetuated a wide adherence to strict austerity. However, this attitude ignores the fact that every aspect of the presentation—even its austerity—colors our perception of the picture.

• It turns out that some pictures could do with a little ornament. Decorative lines—whether V-Grooves, Debossed lines, or Pen lines—are a good beginning for exploring decoration. These lines can also include Ornaments. Because of their construction, these line ornaments can be far smaller than other CMC decoration, making them more widely applicable and allowing them to be used more often.

• The premise is that no line needs to be just a simple rectangle anymore. The program offers endless choices through Templates and their Parameters to change the details for every line. Even pairs of lines do not need to be just parallel rectangles anymore.

• Two decorative closely spaced lines, with their overlapping, intertwined details can make lines far more interesting than they ever have been. The corner details of these lines are meant to be highly understated, almost subliminal. Experiment with the parameter settings for variations. But remember that decorative lines will be able to be used much more often when the elements are smaller.

• Lines become far more interesting than they have ever been—and framers have another stage where they can show off their artistry.

Decorative Lines are Wizard-created decorative lines that can be V-Grooved, Debossed or Penned and may include /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942512548.

Ornaments are decorative design elements that can be applied to any Side or Layer of the #112 Ornamental Template in the Design Editor.

The /wiki/spaces/FrameShop7x/pages/1685454987 is similar to the #106 Mixed, with many extra features.

Templatesare specialized parametric shape generators created by Wizard.

Many of the templates have additional Properties that can be edited which can change the shape, curves and corners of the design as well as a wide assortment of Parameters.

The Template Library displays the different templates that are available for use.

See: Template Properties

See: Template Library

Mat Designs are complete mat designs containing openings and can contain decorative or thematic elements to be cut/applied on the CMC created in the Design Editor and Visualization.

The Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

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See: 45 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 45 Front Closed V-Groove Configurations

See: 52 Degree Closed V-Groove Configurations

The Normal Bevel Open V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement a specified distance apart. Both the matboard core and the lower layer matboard are visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise: Normal Bevel Drop*.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise: Normal Bevel Opening.

*The Drop is one of the categories within certain opening styles, like the initial section cut of an Open V-Groove. However, it cannot be chosen as a standalone bevel type within the Design Editor.

Select Normal Drop or Normal Drop-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the interior cut configuration.

Select Normal Bevel or Normal Bevel-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the exterior cut configuration.

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See: 45 Degree Normal Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 45 Degree Normal Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Normal Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 45 Degree Plus Normal Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 45 Degree Front Normal Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 45 Degree Front Normal Bevel Opening Configurations

See: 52 Degree Normal Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 52 Degree Normal Bevel Opening Configurations