When you start framing as a hobby, you soon realise just how important are the equipment and materials you need to mat, mount, glaze and make your own frames.

for mat cutting:
a mat cutter, replacement blades, matboards, a cutting rule, a Bevel cutter, scissors

for frame making:
mouldings, a saw, a framing sander, a V-nail joining machine, a strap clamb, a hammer

for measuring:
a ruler, a tape ruler

for securing the frame contents:
a point driver

for backing the frame:
Acid-free frame backing board

for glazing:
a dusting brish, white cotton gloves

for taping and mounting:
tape, glue, double-faced adhesive strips

for hanging the framed artwork:
hangers, nails, screw, clips, frame hooks