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wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Question about framed art prints

NCshopper · Hermes

I believe there are many versions of that frame that fit the standard Ikea Ribba frame. It's a plain frame that comes in solid white, black or wood, so it doesn't look like the frame you have picked out, but it's super cheap (like $15-20). $155 seems like a decent deal for a mat and frame, but you could get the dimensions and see if Michaels has a similar frame that would fit.

Jahni · Dooney & Bourke

I would check into Hobby Lobby for a mat and frame...they're constantly running a 50% off framing special...I've had all of my prints and diploma's framed there and they look great..

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Thanks! I was thinking I could find it cheaper. I'll check out both Hobby Lobby and IKEA.

NCShopper - I was actually leaning toward a black frame. I just posted those as examples. Even on the art.com site, a framed/matted print with a black wood frame runs about $130! I can definitely do better by DIY-ing.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

I don't mean to hijack this thread but whats up with everyone loving the "Keep Calm and Carry On" I've been seeing it just about EVERYWHERE lately.

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

XtinaStyles wrote:

I don't mean to hijack this thread but whats up with everyone loving the "Keep Calm and Carry On" I've been seeing it just about EVERYWHERE lately.

Not sure. I saw a thing about it in OK! magazine and just really loved it.

-- Edited by wetbandit42 on Tuesday 29th of September 2009 06:00:28 PM

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

Prints are inexpensive. To make it special and MORE expensive/unique, i'd stay away from the frames as you attached below, especially the very bottom one, with white framing inside the metal frame. That makes it a bit ...cheap looking. Sorry.

I'd probably go for the heavy ornate white/bright red/bright yellow glossy "venetian" style frame. More contemporary, chic & unexpected. Look for it online, there are many inexpensive know offs of this frame style. You can spray paint it, very easy, if you come across this in wood.

Suasoria · Chanel

I think art.com is way too high on framing in general.

Unless you want it to be archival quality with acid-free paper and such, try an Aaron Brothers or Michael's or whatever your local hobby/art stores may be. Most prints are standard sizes, so standard frames should fit. Even Target probably has basic black frames.

I like Aaron Brothers because they sell a lot of mats, too, but I recently found a dirt-cheap local framer, so you might want to call around for a price range. Also at least once a year AB has a BOGO sale, so you can get a matching frame for a print to be found later...