The "CPF Package and study guide (free) are $188. PPFA members will get 20% off. Yes they can be shipped out, I do not know the cost of shipping yet. If you are interested PM me.
Study Materials
The PPFA® Certification Board strongly recommends that any framer planning to take the Certified Picture Framer® exam first readandstudythematerialslistedbelow.AllbookslistedarepresentlyinprintandavailablethroughPPFAandvariousindustry sources. This material has been compiled to help you prepare for the CPF® exam, but is not intended to be a complete bibliography of resource material. Although this material is beneficial in preparation for the CPF exam, the use of these references can in no way guarantee successful completion of theexam.
While the answers to exam questions can be found in the following materials, PPFA strongly recommends keeping your knowledge and skills current by attending workshops and seminars and by regularly reading technical articles in trade publications.
Current edition of the following study materials:
CPF Study guide –PPFA
1. The Complete Guide to Shadowboxes and Framing Objects – James Miller, MCPF, GCF
2. Picture Framing, Volume 1 – Vivian Kistler, MCPF,GCF
3. Mat Cutting and Decoration, Volume 2 – Vivian Kistler, MCPF,GCF
4. PPFA Guidelines for Framing Works of Art on Paper –PPFA
5. PPFA Guidelines for Framing Works of Art on Canvas –PPFA
6. PPFA Guidelines for Framing Textiles and Needlework –PPFA
7. The Mounting and Laminating Handbook, Edition 3 – Chris Paschke, CPF, GCF