Abacus Art Services

Custom Framing - Art, like everything else, needs constant care. Frame your art with preservation in mind and it will look good for years to come
Photography - We frame for Melbourne's leading wedding and portrait studios
Needle Work - Remember preservation framing will enhance the art and ensure the textiles are available to see now and long into the future.
Memorabilia - There was a time when pictures were framed and memorabilia was hidden in a drawer.
Medals - Decoration & Award - Frame your medals, insignias and awards for all to see and admire.
Mirrors - Mirrors have long been promoted as the solution to many interior design problems.
Custom Mat Cutting - We supply specialist MAT-CUTTING to the trade and we've invested in the latest state of the art equipment.Print and Poster Catalogues - If you don't know what you are interested in at this time, please feel free to browse our catalogues.
Photo Restoration - Preservation framing is a method of framing an artwork or object to display its beauty or interest and to prolong its life in a stable environment.

Code of Ethics

To maintain responsible personal and professional business conduct in the presentation of services and in the public interest. To conduct business with the highest integrity in all respects. To strive for design excellence and advancement of knowledge in the art, craft and science of picture framing.

That's why we are foundation members of The Picture Framers Guild of Victoria and members of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) and hold a Certified Picture Framer (CPF) qualification.

Certified Picture Framer Designation

In the technical art world of custom framing, the CPF (Certified Picture Framer) designation is awarded by the PPFA (Professional Picture Framers Association) to individuals who successfully meet rigorous testing of current framing standards.

Every 4 years mandatory participation in re-certification courses ensures that the latest products, techniques and design theories are used in every framing project, giving our customers reason to seek the CPF mark of excellence.