photo paper (Page 3): Thanks. I'll check them out.

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

SonnyE wrote:

Office Depot.

Thanks. I'll check them out.

Armadillo Loc: Ventura, CA

PhotoBiker wrote:

Thanks. I'll check them out.

PhotoBiker,

Anytime you plan on framing a photo print larger than 8 x 10 inch, you should plan on mounting the print on Gator Board. or Foam Core first.

I don't know about COSTCO, but professional photo printing shops offer this service for a small additional cost. Then you can take your flat mounted print into the fram shop for proper framing.

If you are a DIY framer you can purchase the mounting boards from craft stores where you purchase your frame material and mount the entire project at home.

I have several 11 x 14 inch prints mounted on 1/4 inch Foam Core, matted, and then installed on manufactured frames.

Michael G

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

PhotoBiker wrote:

Since this topic came up, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get 16x20 prints on heavier paper than what Costco uses? I recently had a 16x20 photo printed at Costco then framed it but the paper is so thin that I can see small bends underneath the glass.
I asked Costco photo what their paper weight was but the printer didn't know.
Appreciate your suggestions.

Nations Photo Lab... They can mount it to various backing boards, mat board, sintra, foam core etc., at a reasonable rate. There are others, but I have had good luck with them.

Rancher38 Loc: Halfway, OR

Agree on Red River; have been using for a couple of years, great service, all online ordering and competitive prices (as always you get what you pay for).

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

Thanks for your replies. I am a DIY framer but will look into the foam core backing next time. This was my first attempt at framing such a large print. I'm not terribly displeased for the money but will do it a bit differently next time.

Armadillo Loc: Ventura, CA

PhotoBiker wrote:

Thanks for your replies. I am a DIY framer but will look into the foam core backing next time. This was my first attempt at framing such a large print. I'm not terribly displeased for the money but will do it a bit differently next time.

PhotoBiker,

You are welcome form all.

Another option, since you are DIY in framing. If you have the cutting jig for mats, you can use a blank board as the backing, and cut a mat window to isolate the image from the frame, then mount the entire assembly into a frame.

Suggestion when mounting in the frame. Cut a 3/16 inch square for each frame corner, adhere the 3/16 inch pieces onto the corner of the mat frame to keep the board and photo off the surface of the glass.

Some housekeepers like to use Windex spray bottles to clean the glass.

Michael G

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

Look at Red River paper.

friedt09 wrote:

My favorite matte finish photo paper is no longer available. I am searching hard and wasting money doing it to find a replacement. What is everyone using for photo paper to get the best results? Particularly 4x6 and 5x7 matte finish.

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

Take a look at Red River paper

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

Armadillo wrote:

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I've made the mistake in the past of using Windex on a framed photo ... Never again.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Obviously one of the problems when framing a large print is the challenge of keeping the paper straight across the mat opening (avoiding ripples). There are two solutions to this dilemma, using a paper backing (never an acceptable solution as far as I'm concerned) or using heavier paper. Here is an excellent article about available paper weights:

http://www.photopaperdirect.com/blog/?p=995

Tracyv Loc: Del Mar, Ca

SharpShooter wrote:

Fried, welcome to the Hog.
Why don't you call Red River and get their Sampler Pack. It has two sheets each of about 20 different papers. Cut it into the smaller pieces if you need to.
That's a way to try a lot of papers.
Other companies have sampler packs as well.
Why are you so bent on a particular paper? Good luck
SS

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terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

Great and helpful link Thanks

Mogul wrote:

Obviously one of the problems when framing a large print is the challenge of keeping the paper straight across the mat opening (avoiding ripples). There are two solutions to this dilemma, using a paper backing (never an acceptable solution as far as I'm concerned) or using heavier paper. Here is an excellent article about available paper weights:

http://www.photopaperdirect.com/blog/?p=995