Picture frames for gallery display
Feb 18, 2023 16:11:06 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
I really like using "clip frames". They have a nice clean look for any photo. A wooden or metal frame can be added if desired, or not.
Feb 18, 2023 18:42:14 #
I go to the goodwill store and buy frames. A little old English and they look like new...
Feb 18, 2023 19:38:14 #
clint f. wrote:
Yes, but it’s very labor intensive. A reasonably e... (show quote)
Thanks Clint... I live rural and barn wood is a dime a dozen. I bought a brand new mat cutter which I am learning on and have a shop full of power/hand tools. I have always professed that the Holy Trinity of " presentation " is composition, matting, and framing... Kind of like exposure, or Ohms law etc... They all balance each other out. Thanks again for your reply. I will post some of my frames WHEN I become competent ! Ha Ha
Feb 18, 2023 20:09:30 #
M1911 wrote:
Were you using Neilson frames or a copy of them? Personally, I like plain black wooden frames because they help isolate the photos from the wall and a window matt helps contain the eye.
Personally "M1911," I like plain figured walnut on my sidearm. ))
Feb 19, 2023 12:10:12 #
Chappy1101 wrote:
This winter I started cutting my own matts from 32”x40” blanks (using Logan basic cutter and various videos online). It allows me to buy standard inexpensive framing and print to non-standard sizes with appropriate customized matting. Results including double matts are beautiful, and some day I may even pay for the cutter with the minor savings on using precut matts and/or custom framing.
Hey Chappy, I also have a newly purchased Logan Mat cutter and am practicing... I like the idea of Non Standard sizes and creative matting. I have router and 45 degree chop saw so with a little practice I can butcher some wood and mats. Sometimes a few dollars saved is really not the object... Bob
Feb 19, 2023 12:15:14 #
MrBob wrote:
Not to hijack or get off topic but do any folks here make their own frames from barn wood etc... and cut their own mats ?
...I do all that, but not with "barn wood." I use select lumber...but, then, if I had a good source for used wood I'd love to mess with it...check my "art" site out for the many variations I've created. But, really, it's about the freedom to do what you want, size-wise!
Feb 19, 2023 14:26:40 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
IzzyKap wrote:
I am looking for recommendations for picture frames for gallery displays. I have been using 16x20 contrast grey metal picture frames for my 11x14 and 11x17 pictures. I have depleted my supply and don't recall the source which I was using. There were the ones composed of 4 pieces with hardware to put them together and acryllic front. I am open to other suggestions also.
I've had great luck at Michael's
Feb 19, 2023 15:03:38 #
"Michaels" hobby & art supply. Belmont frames. Usually on sales specials. Black metal with cut white mat & glass 11x14/8x10 mat usually about $10. 16x20/11x14 mat about $15. Have used them in galleries & Plastic Club & Sketch Club exhibits and have often won. Our store is in Abington PA. Not sure if they're national but sure they will ship .
Feb 19, 2023 20:29:25 #
Feb 21, 2023 00:02:41 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
clint f. wrote:
Yes, but it’s very labor intensive. A reasonably e... (show quote)
The Anti-Glare glass can be as important as the frame itself.
Feb 21, 2023 00:53:12 #
delder wrote:
The Anti-Glare glass can be as important as the frame itself.
Correctamundo! I rabidly dislike reflective glass covering artwork of any kind...this from the very beginning of my foray into presenting my work. So, seeing as how museum glass costs an arm and a leg (not to mention hard to cut for a wood guy like me) I finally arrived at non-glare plexiglass (P-99) which only costs me a leg. I buy in 4x8' sheets (last one cost me $250) and cut the stuff myself. The membership of an artist's council I belong to are finally taking notice, lol. So, next time you're in a gallery, check out how many pieces function as a mirror in addition to covering the piece you're looking at. ;0)
Feb 21, 2023 15:43:05 #
I have been using Frame Destination lately to order my frames. They are metal frames similar to Nielsen frames. They are shipped assembled with glass. They do such a good job packaging them that being shipped with glass has not been an issue. As with all metal frames they are competitive but not cheap. They are located in NC so shipping and tax may be better if you live closer. I live in IL do both are high. I recently purchased a 17x22 inch frame which was forty some dollars. That came to sixty some dollars with shipping and taxes.
Feb 21, 2023 15:51:28 #
The problem with Hobby Lobby and Michaels is they do not have the standard digital paper sizes. Frame Destination has any size frame I need (metal and any other size, type or color frame) so I can get away without matting my prints. I just use the paper white as the border.
Sep 26, 2023 08:03:41 #
MrBob wrote:
Not to hijack or get off topic but do any folks here make their own frames from barn wood etc... and cut their own mats ?
Hi MrBob I make my own frames and do my own mating
Sep 26, 2023 12:59:52 #
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