Presentation is one of the hardest expenses to bear for emerging (and re-emerging) artists. Working to standard frame sizes can help avoid dependence on custom framing services, but ready-mades can be limiting in terms of style, color, and profile. And, quality can be unreliable, especially in more economical brands. A few basic skills can make it possible to construct frames in any size and style for just the cost of lumber, molding, and finishing supplies.