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03/16/2004 11:05:26 AM · #1 |
Looking for suggestions for some less formal framing options than thick mat and wood/metal.
This is for a kid's room. I'm wondering just about direct mounting on board or something ? Any suggestions for laminating approaches etc ?
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03/16/2004 11:33:53 AM · #2 |
| go to rag shop... they have so many good looking frames, the box ones, and others for like 3 dollars. Thats what I do, I really cant afford any better framing, as im 14. I dont need 60 dollar frames either. Anyways, ill take a pic of the frame when I get home. |
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03/16/2004 11:37:56 AM · #3 |
Maybe a dart board...
Etch-a-Sketch...
TV Dinner Trays...
Place mats...
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03/16/2004 11:40:08 AM · #4 |
On my travels through numerous craft stores I've seen frames catered towards kids that usually have crayons or the like making up the frame, of course that could also distract from the image too much. It depends if you want kid-friendly bordering on cheesy or informal kid-proof.
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03/16/2004 11:50:30 AM · #5 |
I was thinking maybe 'frameless' and laminated so that it can be wiped down :) I've seen 'framing' approaches that seem to be essentially under a quarter inch of perspex, as if the picture was glued to the back side or something.
Message edited by author 2004-03-16 11:51:10.
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03/16/2004 12:37:41 PM · #6 |
How about clip frames? These are actually a plate of glass with a partical board-type backing, into which you insert your print/mat, and then secure with metal clips. These would be "borderless" frames. Sold at Walmart for under $5 or so. Beware though, if the clips don't hold everthing together snugly (ie not tight), the whole assembly could slip out of the clips due to gravity.
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03/16/2004 12:47:18 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
I was thinking maybe 'frameless' and laminated so that it can be wiped down :) I've seen 'framing' approaches that seem to be essentially under a quarter inch of perspex, as if the picture was glued to the back side or something. |
G, Ive used one of the plaques you are talking about. It is a nicely finished piece of wood. It comes with a plexi piece that is fastened with 4 decorative nails, this holds the photo in place. I got mine at a Micheals Craft store for a few bucks. They are typically used for certificates and such. I used one for an autographed Eric Lindross ( Flyers Player at the time ) photo, that was hung in my sons bedroom.
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03/16/2004 12:50:43 PM · #8 |
Here is an example that Im talking about.
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03/16/2004 01:28:04 PM · #9 |
| I really like the etch-a-sketch idea, I think that would look cool in a kids room. |
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03/16/2004 04:20:38 PM · #10 |
well, hers a pic of a 3 dollar 11x14 frame I got at the rag shop. I got 11x14 because they didnt have 8x12. Anyways, they paper in the frame was white, and i just used one small small piece of scotch tape to tape it to the white that you see around the print. I think it looks kinda good actually. for 3 bucks, how could I go wrong? Sorry for the harsh flash in the shot....the lightings really bad too... 
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03/16/2004 04:31:12 PM · #11 |
if your gonna do that, make sure you have a thin border around the picture... the mosquito has a black one....
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03/16/2004 04:49:02 PM · #12 |
between the print and the frame, the whole thing cost me just over 5 dollars.
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03/17/2004 04:17:18 PM · #13 |
while were on this topic, about how much do you pay for your frames?
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