Publication: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Publication Date: 22-MAR-07
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Author: Torpey, Elka Maria
Article Excerpt
Claudia Minicozzi has helped the Federal Government's coinmaker turn money into art.
As a custom framer in Washington, D.C., Claudia was part of a framing team that created an elaborate display of coins for the U.S. Mint. The shop in which she works also counts the White House and the Smithsonian Institution among its customers. "We do a lot of jobs for organizations and Government, mostly framing objects and presentation pieces," says Claudia.
Everyday customers needn't have high-profile projects, though. Framers like Claudia put baby slippers, sports jerseys, antiques, and other personal keepsakes on display. More typical items include paintings, photos, and certificates. But whatever the object being preserved, the outcome is the same. "We help to make things look good," says Claudia.
Claudia's work starts with a customer consultation. She helps customers select glass or Plexiglas; the molding or frame;...
NOTE: All illustrations and photos have been removed from this article.
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