STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> home & garden -> Framing prints on your own?
Post Info TOPIC: Framing prints on your own?
wetbandit42


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2255
Date:
Framing prints on your own?
Permalink Closed

Has anyone tried framing larger prints on your own rather than having them framed at a framer? I am looking at these two websites, which I found through online searches.

http://www.customframesolutions.com/

americanframe.com

Basically, you order the frame (and mat/backing if you want) and it's substantially cheaper than having it done professionally. I've only had one print framed (at Michael's during a 40% off sale) and it was $100, and I got a cheap metal frame and a single mat (it was an 18 x24" print). I'm going to check around a few framing shops to see how much they quote me, but I'm tempted to try one of these sites (on just one print) to see how it turns out.

TIA!

__________________
Know first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. - Epictetus
Boots


Gucci

Status: Offline
Posts: 2925
Date:
Permalink Closed

You can buy the mats and the frames at places like Michael's. It's not really that hard to do (I am so not a crafty person and if I can do it, anyone can) Measure the print very carefully and find the coordinating mat for it. If you have to cut the mat down, use an art knife, a cutting board and a metal ruler.

Here's what an art knife looks like in case you weren't sure.  Don't use a regular knife.  An art knife is more precise.  But very, very sharp (that's why I reccomend a cutting board and a metal ruler.)

nw0161.jpg

__________________

Interested in craft beer and wine?  Visit my blog http://downthehatch1.blogspot.com/
Suasoria


Chanel

Status: Offline
Posts: 3120
Date:
Permalink Closed

I've bought larger frames and mats at Aaron Brothers and Michael's before. As long as the art is a standard size, and not something that needs to be carefully preserved/protected, it's an economical alternative.

__________________
wetbandit42


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2255
Date:
Permalink Closed

Thanks ladies! I went to Michael's yesterday to check out their frames. I didn't see any I liked, but I'm going to check a few other stores.

__________________
Know first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. - Epictetus
Kari


Dooney & Bourke

Status: Offline
Posts: 921
Date:
Permalink Closed

Do you have Hobby Lobby stores? You can get open backed frames there (many times 50% off) and buy the glass and mats and they will assemble it for free.

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> home & garden -> Framing prints on your own?
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard