Picture Frames
Dec 9, 2019 10:52:03 #
Dec 9, 2019 11:03:34 #
My favorite:
https://www.americanframe.com
Another good one (check "closeouts")
https://www.matcutter.com
https://www.americanframe.com
Another good one (check "closeouts")
https://www.matcutter.com
Dec 9, 2019 11:08:40 #
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Dec 9, 2019 11:43:59 #
lamiaceae wrote:
For archival framing you should not use wood. It airs fumes and resines into the photo. Metal frames are best followed by plastic. Oil paintings are a very different matter.
If one wants to use wood frames but still maintain archival quality, one can use frame sealing tape, a metal based tape applied to the rabbet of the frame. The tape protects against acid migration.
Dec 9, 2019 12:02:08 #
Stan Fayer wrote:
Iām looking for a good source for picture frames with a fairly large selection at somewhat reasonable prices. Any suggestions?
Stan Fayer
Stan Fayer
I have found a lot of good frames at rock bottom prices at local second hand stores. I just can't see spending commercial framer prices.
I also make my own from scratch or alter the second hand store frames.
Ed
Dec 9, 2019 12:06:07 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Michaels often has 50% off sales, which means they are then only a little overpriced. Good selection, however. If willing to built inventory from many sources, use Google/Firefox/Safari and order on-line. Probably best for minimum prices.
Dec 9, 2019 14:22:05 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
Linda From Maine wrote:
The "art" area, not just empty frames or mats with frames, can be great too, if a bit more money than simply the frame. I did occasionally run into tough-to-remove backings, however 
Every frame and mat here, and the two smaller mirrors, are from thrift stores.
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Every frame and mat here, and the two smaller mirrors, are from thrift stores.
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ššš
Dec 9, 2019 14:51:37 #
Mike Holmes
Loc: The Villages Fl
I hate to say it but Walmart has 11x14 frames with glass and 8x10 matts. I bought 12 for $40. I have them on my walls in the computer room.
Dec 9, 2019 14:56:58 #
I've used Pictureframes.com for prints up to 80" wide. Shipping was a bit expensive, but anyone shipping something over 80" is going to charge quite a bit.
Dec 9, 2019 15:10:39 #
Dec 9, 2019 15:38:12 #
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Dec 9, 2019 17:31:54 #
Dec 9, 2019 18:16:08 #
Estate sales often have pictures in contemporary mats and good frames. Easy to repurpose or repaint at far lower prices than new quality frames. If you're handy you can resaw the frame wood to smaller dimensions and make new frames. Or add molding to them to fancy up the frame. Reuse and recycle.
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