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10/06/2008 12:00:56 PM · #1 |
Where do you get your framing supplies? Do you order custom frames, or even standard size frames?
I have seen several online places where I can order custom and standard size wood frames that come ready to use/assemble. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with this, or had suggestions on places to get reasonably priced frames and framing supplies.
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10/06/2008 12:50:37 PM · #2 |
unless I know I want something VERY specific I usually get most of my stuff from Michael's. Sometimes WalMart or Kohl's has very nice ones but not that often.
My brother bought me the tools for making my own frames but living in the military barracks 600+ miles from home, I haven't had the opportunity to give it a go yet.
The only time I ever had a custom frame done it cost me about $280. and from what I hear, I got off cheap. It's beautiful but not sure if I'll ever do that again.
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10/06/2008 01:16:43 PM · #3 |
Micheal's has half price sales very commonly on their frames. You can get a pretty nice frame for $20.
Inspect the corners on their frames before you buy. The staples sometimes cracks the wood and the corner will fall apart. |
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10/06/2008 02:20:30 PM · #4 |
another thing you can use and all it requires extra buying is the back most of the time, is mirror frames, I have found that the same frames one with nothing in it and one that is around a mirror, will be a drastic change in prices even though it is the same exact frame. the mirrors are always cheaper for nice thick frames and the back's you can get from hobby lobby (michaels)
I bought one for a shot I did of my kids for my mother the frame in the store was 150 I got the same one on a mirror for 40 bucks and the back was like 5 dollars I think
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10/06/2008 02:25:39 PM · #5 |
| I quickly found frames are really expensive! I bought a router, had the saw, and made my own. The cabinet shop down the street gives me their scraps that are too short for them really cheap and i buy lexan and mats in bulk pre cut to size. I bought a sampler pack from minwax and have about 20 differnt colors of stain. Frames look great, saves money, and it keeps me off the streets. |
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10/06/2008 02:59:18 PM · #6 |
| I find that my local secondhand store(s) typically have an assortment of used frames, or framed prints or paintings, at very low prices. |
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10/06/2008 03:02:09 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by LoudDog:
... it keeps me off the streets. |
The most important part... |
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10/06/2008 03:06:12 PM · #8 |
I use American Frame.
A custom wood frame with custom double mat for a 8x12 print runs about $80, which is pretty reasonable and it saves time. I could make the frames I want in my shop, but that takes too much time and effort that I'd rather spend taking photos. |
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10/06/2008 05:47:49 PM · #9 |
| T.J. Maxx and Tuesday Mornings have great frames and most have nice mattes included. |
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10/06/2008 05:57:48 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I use American Frame.
A custom wood frame with custom double mat for a 8x12 print runs about $80, which is pretty reasonable and it saves time. I could make the frames I want in my shop, but that takes too much time and effort that I'd rather spend taking photos. |
Spending an hour a night over three nights I could easily get 5-6 frames done once I got a process down (it was a learning process though!!!). Cut and join one night, sand and finish the second, assemble the third. With mat, glass, backing board and wood I have about $10 into it (plus capital expenses and time...). The best part is I can make the frame custom for a photo. |
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10/06/2008 07:03:21 PM · #11 |
I buy my frames and other framing supplies from American Frame. I'm very happy with them.
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10/06/2008 08:59:14 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by LoudDog:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I use American Frame.
A custom wood frame with custom double mat for a 8x12 print runs about $80, which is pretty reasonable and it saves time. I could make the frames I want in my shop, but that takes too much time and effort that I'd rather spend taking photos. |
Spending an hour a night over three nights I could easily get 5-6 frames done once I got a process down (it was a learning process though!!!). Cut and join one night, sand and finish the second, assemble the third. With mat, glass, backing board and wood I have about $10 into it (plus capital expenses and time...). The best part is I can make the frame custom for a photo. |
With American Frame, you tell them the size(s) of your images and desired border and they size the frame for you.
Also, since my shop is in my uninsulated and unheated garage, winter framemaking would be unpleasant.
If your expenses are only $10 total, you must not be using low reflection or museum glass. |
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10/06/2008 09:23:40 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
If your expenses are only $10 total, you must not be using low reflection or museum glass. |
We did a lot of digging and found a few places that sold non glare lexan in bulk. Not as nice as museum glass, but when you are putting together 40 prints for a show we can't all afford museum glass! I have a ton so it's been awhile since I bought any, but it's about $5 for a 16x20 sheet when bought in bulk. I'd get good sticks of hardwood, 2'-4' long for $.50 each. Backing board and mat were a dollar or two each in bulk... |
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