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Vivian C. Kistler, MCPF, GCF, CMG

is a well known speaker and instructor for the picture framing industry.

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Vol-1-Picture-Framing100.jpg Vol. 1 Picture Framing
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2006


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vol2book.jpg Vol. 2 Mat Cutting & Decoration
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2006


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Vol-3-Needlework.gif Vol. 3 Framing Needlework
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2006


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Vol-4-Conservation.gif Vol. 4 Conservation Framing
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007


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Vol-5-Mounting.gif Vol. 5 Mounting Methods
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007


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Set-of-7.jpg Set of Seven Library of Professional Picture Framing Books
$149.00

All seven books!  Save 19!


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Decorative-Accessories.jpg Decorative Accessories Made From Moulding
$16.00
Learn to create beautiful decorative accessories from picture frame moulding. Book.
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QS-Floorplans.jpg Floorplans for Frameshops & Galleries
$15.00

Quick Smart Series

Book by Strasburg-Crawford and Kistler

 

 Nineteen floorplans for working frame shops &
retail galleries are illustrated in this book!
©2007


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Vol7FramingCollectibles Vol. 7 Framing Collectibles
$24.00

Library of Professional Picture Framing

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007

Updated & expanded to 96 pages!

Methods for over 120 different items...

Click here to see old cover


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workschedule.jpg The Framer's Work Schedule Book
$24.00
The standard in the industry!
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Work Schedule Bundle Work Schedule Bundle
$29.00
The Framer's Work Shedule Book & Where is Mrs. Smith's Watercolor? A Complete System for Processing Custom Framing Orders.
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Articles-of-Business.jpg The Articles of Business
$25.00

for the Picture Framing Industry!

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2004



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QS-Pricing.jpg Pricing Custom Picture Framing
$15.00

Quick Smart Series

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF & Robert Mayfield, CPF

©2007

 


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QS-Starting.jpg Starting a Picture Framing Business
$15.00

Owning & Operating a Frame Shop

Quick Smart Series

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007

 


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DVD-Picture Framing.jpg Basics of Picture Framing DVD
$30.00
D132

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
An efficient way to train framers and

designers they key aspects of framing from

moulding to wire...

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DVD-Mat Cutting and Decoration.jpg Mat Cutting & Decoration DVD
$30.00
D140

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
How to cut singles, doubles, inlays,

offsets, V-grooves...

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DVD-Needlework.jpg Framing Needlework DVD
$30.00
D167

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
Learn to frame many types of fabric or

stitched pieces...

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DVD-Conservation.jpg Conservation Framing DVD
$30.00

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
The materials and techniques used to preserve

and protect art on paper...

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DVD-Mounting.jpg Mounting Methods DVD
$30.00
D698

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
 

Full mounting techniques including dry mounting with

mechanical and vacuum presses, wet mounting...

 

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DVD-Designing Custom Framing.jpg Designing Custom Framing DVD
$30.00
D701

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Guidelines for making choices in frame

design. Work with color...

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6videos.gif Set of Six Vivian Kistler Workshop DVDs
$159.00
All Six Videos! Save $21!

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QS-DVD-Fillets.jpg Cutting & Installing Fillets DVD
$20.00
D566

video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Quick Smart DVD Series

In this video, Vivian will show you how to measure and cut fillets for a perfect fit. There are several methods of cutting fillets...

(New cover)



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QS-DVD-Sports.jpg Framing Sports Collectibles
$20.00

video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Quick Smart DVD Series

 

Learn to attach sports collectibles in a shadow box...

 


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QS-DVD-Canvas.jpg Canvas Transfers DVD
$15.00

video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Quick Smart DVD Series

 

 

 


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QS-DVD-Measuring.jpg Measuring Made Easy DVD
$15.00
D981

Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF
Quick Smart DVD Series

Need to learn how to measure artwork

and add mat borders? Trouble with fractions...

 

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Kit-French-Matting.jpg Vivian Kistler's Traditional French Matting Kit
$39.00
Video & Instructions by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

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Kit-Conservation-Hinges.jpg Conservation Hinges Kit
$25.00
Everything you need to learn Conservation Hinges is in this kit! Video and instructions by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

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Kit-CrossStitch.jpg Stretching Cross-Stitch Kit
$25.00
All the supplies you need in one kit! Video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

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Posters small.jpg Frameshop Reference Posters
$20.00

4 Easy References for:
Needlework & Fabric, Mats & Measurements, Hinges & Supports for Art on Paper and Supporting Collectibles.

Posters by Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF


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CD Business Forms.jpg Business Forms, Labels & Signs CD
$19.00
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CD Ads Postcards.jpg Ads, Postcards & Counter Cards CD
$29.00
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CD Newsletter.jpg Ready-to-Print Newsletters CD
$39.00
Increase the value of your services and stay in touch with your customers.
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Cd-Bundle.jpg Framers Business Bundle - 3 CDs
$79.00
All three CDs! Save 8!!
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Corner-Marker-small.jpg Mat Corner Marking Tool
$4.00
The perfect marking tool for mat surface decoration!
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Kit-French-Matting.jpg Essential Skill Set
$95.00
All four kits!! Save 19!!
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Pricing Kit No Covers Custom Picture Framing Pricing Kit
$20.00
Price any Frame Job Quickly and Accurately!
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QS-Event-Planning.jpg Event Planning & Marketing
$15.00

for Frame Shops & Galleries

Quick Smart Series

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007

This book guides you through the entire process, including...


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QS-Add-PF-Photo.jpg Add Framing to your Photo Business
$15.00

book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Quick Smart Series

©2007

Benefit from the customer you already have

and offer them a service they will surely need.


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QS-Add-PF.jpg Add Picture Framing to your Business
$15.00

Quick Smart Series

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

©2007


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QS-WhosTheBoss Who's the Boss? Hiring & Managing Employees
$15.00
B221
Quick Smart Series

Book by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF


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QS-DVD-CutJoin.jpg Cut & Join Picture Frame Moulding
$20.00

video by Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF

Quick Smart DVD Series

 

Learn to cut and join wood and metal moulding...

 


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Bundle-Just-Getting-Started.jpg Just Getting Started Bundle
$326.00 $298.00 On Sale!

Whether you have a shop or are running your framing business out of your home,

these are books & DVDs you need to get you started.

 

Save up to $28!  Add the videos and save $49!


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Bundle-Learn-to-PF.jpg Learn to Picture Frame Bundle
$338.00 $301.00 On Sale!

Want to learn how to picture frame?

Here are the books and videos that will tell you how.

Step-by-step directions!

   

Save $37!

Just the books & DVD $169.  Save $19

Just the DVDs $152. Save $18


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Bundle---Train-Employees.jpg Training Employees Bundle
$215.00 $192.00 On Sale!

Need an easy way to train your employees?

Vivian Kistler's Workshop videos were created for just that purpose!

Save $23!



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Work Order Book Where is Mrs. Smith's Watercolor? A Complete System for Processing Custom Framing Orders
$9.00
Ever had to search for a customer's framed piece? Avoid this unprofessional and embarrassing moment.
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