damo
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Framing, by damo on Dec 13, 2015 23:19:42 GMT 1, Apologies as I am sure this probably already has a thread somewhere (feel free to move the post it if need be). I recently sold a print and have gone a little mad in last three weeks with spending the booty (some sensible buys, some not, but I loved them so no regrets. However, framing?
As a newbie what is best options? I feel good framing really adds to the overall display but likewise I know if I ever want to sell again, in a few years, the frame is worthless. I've bought a couple of pieces I love but the framing will cost more than the prints. Is there an acceptable mid ground between pro framing and off the shelf frames? I've seen a few references on here re costs so I'm guessing it's just a cross to bear but in learning a lot from this forum and I thought one more question wouldn't go amiss. I live in London (if decent budget options exist), any advice greatly appreciated. Ta.
Apologies as I am sure this probably already has a thread somewhere (feel free to move the post it if need be). I recently sold a print and have gone a little mad in last three weeks with spending the booty (some sensible buys, some not, but I loved them so no regrets. However, framing?
As a newbie what is best options? I feel good framing really adds to the overall display but likewise I know if I ever want to sell again, in a few years, the frame is worthless. I've bought a couple of pieces I love but the framing will cost more than the prints. Is there an acceptable mid ground between pro framing and off the shelf frames? I've seen a few references on here re costs so I'm guessing it's just a cross to bear but in learning a lot from this forum and I thought one more question wouldn't go amiss. I live in London (if decent budget options exist), any advice greatly appreciated. Ta.
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Dungle
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damo
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Framing, by damo on Dec 13, 2015 23:41:17 GMT 1,
Ta, new it would be on here somewhere. Off to read it all now. Cheers.
Ta, new it would be on here somewhere. Off to read it all now. Cheers.
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Dec 13, 2015 23:44:07 GMT 1
Framing, by settingson on Dec 13, 2015 23:44:07 GMT 1, Apologies as I am sure this probably already has a thread somewhere (feel free to move the post it if need be). I recently sold a print and have gone a little mad in last three weeks with spending the booty (some sensible buys, some not, but I loved them so no regrets. However, framing? As a newbie what is best options? I feel good framing really adds to the overall display but likewise I know if I ever want to sell again, in a few years, the frame is worthless. I've bought a couple of pieces I love but the framing will cost more than the prints. Is there an acceptable mid ground between pro framing and off the shelf frames? I've seen a few references on here re costs so I'm guessing it's just a cross to bear but in learning a lot from this forum and I thought one more question wouldn't go amiss. I live in London (if decent budget options exist), any advice greatly appreciated. Ta. I've had similar dilemmas and I would say that professional framing will give the best presentation and I've used MFM for all mine but there are some low cost prints where they conveniently fit nicely into frames such as Habitat and Ikea which are a low cost alternative and can still look good. Sometimes where sizes don't quite match up you can combine the two by getting a mount professionally cut to size to display it in ready made frame. Bit of a judgement call and no doubt everyone working to a budget will all have their own personal cost vs display balance. Also worth considering that you could always reuse a frame in the future as ideally your framing should ultimately be reversible to allow the print to be taken out if necessary. I've seen some great self framing on here so it can be done, just keep browsing for inspiration!!
Apologies as I am sure this probably already has a thread somewhere (feel free to move the post it if need be). I recently sold a print and have gone a little mad in last three weeks with spending the booty (some sensible buys, some not, but I loved them so no regrets. However, framing? As a newbie what is best options? I feel good framing really adds to the overall display but likewise I know if I ever want to sell again, in a few years, the frame is worthless. I've bought a couple of pieces I love but the framing will cost more than the prints. Is there an acceptable mid ground between pro framing and off the shelf frames? I've seen a few references on here re costs so I'm guessing it's just a cross to bear but in learning a lot from this forum and I thought one more question wouldn't go amiss. I live in London (if decent budget options exist), any advice greatly appreciated. Ta. I've had similar dilemmas and I would say that professional framing will give the best presentation and I've used MFM for all mine but there are some low cost prints where they conveniently fit nicely into frames such as Habitat and Ikea which are a low cost alternative and can still look good. Sometimes where sizes don't quite match up you can combine the two by getting a mount professionally cut to size to display it in ready made frame. Bit of a judgement call and no doubt everyone working to a budget will all have their own personal cost vs display balance. Also worth considering that you could always reuse a frame in the future as ideally your framing should ultimately be reversible to allow the print to be taken out if necessary. I've seen some great self framing on here so it can be done, just keep browsing for inspiration!!
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