English Bevel
The English Bevel technique also called 45° bevel allows to add depth to the frame by using a deep bevel in your frame. With this technique, you basically cut a board with a 45° angle, wrap it with paper, and add a passe-partout (mat) on the top.
French Bevel
The French Bevel technique allows to add depth to the frame by using a very deep bevel in your frame. With this technique, you basically cut a foam board and a board, cover it with paper, and add a “passe-partout” (mat).
Infinite French Bevel
The Infinite French Bevel technique allows to add depth to the frame by using a very large, deep, and round bevel in your frame. With this technique, you basically cut a foam board and a board, and cover it with paper up to the molding.
Romantic Bevel
The Romantic Bevel technique allows to add depth to the frame by using a very deep and round bevel in your frame. With this technique, you basically cut a foam board and two boards, put the foam board in the middle of the two boards, cover it with paper, and add a passe-partout (mat) on the top.
"Filet" Paper
The “Filet” Paper technique allows to add beautiful color and texture to the frame by using a “filet” paper (papers from all over the world) in your frame. With this technique, you basically fold the “filet” paper and put it in the middle of the two “passe-partout” (mat).
"Lavis"
The “Lavis” technique also called French line allows to decorate "passe-partout” (mat) of the frame by drawing line(s) and using watercolor.
Combination “Filet” Paper + French Bevel
French Art Framing allows to combine techniques. In this case, you combine “Filet” Paper technique with French Bevel technique.
Difference between French Art Framing and American Framing
To become an Art Picture Framer in France requires a minimum of one year of studies in order to be certified. This is how one learns all the techniques illustrated above and many more.