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Habitat Art Frames, by Wiseblood on Oct 4, 2007 16:50:02 GMT 1, As title
thanks
As title
thanks
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Habitat Art Frames, by Daniel Silk on Oct 4, 2007 17:59:07 GMT 1,
Going by all the ones I have - Glass ;D
Going by all the ones I have - Glass ;D |
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Habitat Art Frames, by Wiseblood on Oct 5, 2007 7:16:21 GMT 1, cheers silky 
cheers silky |
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Habitat Art Frames, by corblimeylimey on Oct 5, 2007 17:20:31 GMT 1, Mine are glass too.
Mine are glass too.
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Habitat Art Frames, by themightyreds on Oct 6, 2007 12:26:47 GMT 1, Glass in mine too.
The large Ikea ones (100x80) use perspex.
Glass in mine too.
The large Ikea ones (100x80) use perspex.
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Habitat Art Frames, by gozgoz on Oct 9, 2007 14:18:02 GMT 1, i found it was glass last sat. when i accidentally broke it thinking it was perspex.
so yeah. looking at my still bloody hand. its glass.
i found it was glass last sat. when i accidentally broke it thinking it was perspex.
so yeah. looking at my still bloody hand. its glass.
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Habitat Art Frames, by runningdog on Nov 9, 2007 12:34:46 GMT 1, i found it was glass last sat. when i accidentally broke it thinking it was perspex. so yeah. looking at my still bloody hand. its glass.
Ah
The "punch test"
i found it was glass last sat. when i accidentally broke it thinking it was perspex. so yeah. looking at my still bloody hand. its glass. Ah The "punch test" |
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Habitat Art Frames, by manchestermike on Nov 3, 2007 14:04:54 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route.
I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room 
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room |
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Habitat Art Frames, by CR on Nov 3, 2007 14:10:52 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room
Hey Mike,
if you want them in a frame without a mount, then the 70x50 frame will fit your prints perfectly, but as I am sure you know, they will be touching the glass, which is not a long term solution.
the 80x60 will fit a nice 5cm wide mount all the way round.
CR
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey Mike, if you want them in a frame without a mount, then the 70x50 frame will fit your prints perfectly, but as I am sure you know, they will be touching the glass, which is not a long term solution. the 80x60 will fit a nice 5cm wide mount all the way round. CR |
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Habitat Art Frames, by buster on Nov 3, 2007 14:11:20 GMT 1, you should have room mike, but might be better measuring the prints to double check, and the frame in the shop. I know Frame ( similar idea to athena in the day) do 50/70 witha wee bit extra (3-5mmm) just incase.
Good luck and lest see em when yer done.
you should have room mike, but might be better measuring the prints to double check, and the frame in the shop. I know Frame ( similar idea to athena in the day) do 50/70 witha wee bit extra (3-5mmm) just incase.
Good luck and lest see em when yer done.
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Habitat Art Frames, by buster on Nov 3, 2007 14:12:43 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey Mike, if you want them in a frame without a mount, then the 70x50 frame will fit your prints perfectly, but as I am sure you know, they will be touching the glass, which is not a long term solution. the 80x60 will fit a nice 5cm wide mount all the way round. CR 
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey Mike, if you want them in a frame without a mount, then the 70x50 frame will fit your prints perfectly, but as I am sure you know, they will be touching the glass, which is not a long term solution. the 80x60 will fit a nice 5cm wide mount all the way round. CR best make that a 6cm mount or the print will fall through the window. |
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Habitat Art Frames, by Daniel Silk on Nov 3, 2007 14:13:53 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room
The Habitat 70x50's fit 70x50 prints just right  but you dont get any extra room round the edge if you want a boarder then yeah, your gonna need to go for the bigger ones.
I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room The Habitat 70x50's fit 70x50 prints just right but you dont get any extra room round the edge if you want a boarder then yeah, your gonna need to go for the bigger ones. I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D |
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Habitat Art Frames, by andrewd on Nov 3, 2007 14:14:25 GMT 1, the 70 x 50's will only allow you to have the edge of the print touching the edge of the frame. i.e there is no room for a mount so you'll probably need the 60x80's. I've used Habitat frames in the past and got a local art shop to cut a few mounts without taking the prints in and then buying a roll of conservation taping and taping your prints in. As you know you'll need a backing mount board and make sure to tape the back up to stop insect ingress!
Habitat sell little boxes of hooks and picture wire etc.
Best of luck!
the 70 x 50's will only allow you to have the edge of the print touching the edge of the frame. i.e there is no room for a mount so you'll probably need the 60x80's. I've used Habitat frames in the past and got a local art shop to cut a few mounts without taking the prints in and then buying a roll of conservation taping and taping your prints in. As you know you'll need a backing mount board and make sure to tape the back up to stop insect ingress!
Habitat sell little boxes of hooks and picture wire etc.
Best of luck!
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Habitat Art Frames, by andrewd on Nov 3, 2007 14:15:38 GMT 1, boy you people type fast!
boy you people type fast!
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Habitat Art Frames, by CR on Nov 3, 2007 14:15:48 GMT 1, doh, well spotted buster!!
Buster is also right in that the 50x70 usually have a couple of mm give. I bought some from Athena and they are deisgned to fit 50x70 prints, not be 50x70.
CR
doh, well spotted buster!!
Buster is also right in that the 50x70 usually have a couple of mm give. I bought some from Athena and they are deisgned to fit 50x70 prints, not be 50x70.
CR
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Habitat Art Frames, by manchestermike on Nov 3, 2007 14:16:39 GMT 1, Thank you all of you... losts of pluses on their way, may take a few hours though ;D
Thank you all of you... losts of pluses on their way, may take a few hours though ;D
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Habitat Art Frames, by CR on Nov 3, 2007 14:18:34 GMT 1, I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D
I've got one of those white, double glass ones and Silky is right - they are designed for a 50x70 print, but thats to have a border round them - they actually measure 60x80 - meaning they are quite good for odd sized prints such as trolleys!
CR
I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D I've got one of those white, double glass ones and Silky is right - they are designed for a 50x70 print, but thats to have a border round them - they actually measure 60x80 - meaning they are quite good for odd sized prints such as trolleys! CR |
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Habitat Art Frames, by Daniel Silk on Nov 3, 2007 14:49:39 GMT 1, A while back it seemed Habitat changed its supplier of the black frames and the new ones are crap  Make sure you have a good look down the pile and get one were you can see the grain of the wood they are the good ones ;D if its smooth with no grain dont touch it they are crap! I complained about them, and was told they had been getting loads of complaints about them and were gonna try going back to the old supplier ;D
A while back it seemed Habitat changed its supplier of the black frames and the new ones are crap Make sure you have a good look down the pile and get one were you can see the grain of the wood they are the good ones ;D if its smooth with no grain dont touch it they are crap! I complained about them, and was told they had been getting loads of complaints about them and were gonna try going back to the old supplier ;D |
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Habitat Art Frames, by Wiseblood on Nov 3, 2007 14:54:02 GMT 1, mike im sure monster is 72x52
mike im sure monster is 72x52
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Habitat Art Frames, by curiousgeorge on Nov 3, 2007 14:55:38 GMT 1, Mike
I managed to get a bunch of 50x50's from habitat via a store transfer from the Kings Road branch, they were heavily discounted too. The guy also said they had "100's" of larger frames in the basement that were discounted and were able to store transfer them.
It would be worth calling the Kings Road branch and asking to be put through to the basement
Hope this helps
Kings Road- 020 7351 1211
Mike
I managed to get a bunch of 50x50's from habitat via a store transfer from the Kings Road branch, they were heavily discounted too. The guy also said they had "100's" of larger frames in the basement that were discounted and were able to store transfer them.
It would be worth calling the Kings Road branch and asking to be put through to the basement
Hope this helps
Kings Road- 020 7351 1211
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Habitat Art Frames, by manchestermike on Nov 3, 2007 15:17:47 GMT 1, mike im sure monster is 72x52
Thought they may be... theink I'm going 80x60 with the border
mike im sure monster is 72x52 Thought they may be... theink I'm going 80x60 with the border |
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Habitat Art Frames, by michaelscott on Nov 3, 2007 15:28:38 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room
Hey buddy...I know how you can solve the entire framing issue <grin>.
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey buddy...I know how you can solve the entire framing issue <grin>. |
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Habitat Art Frames, by manchestermike on Nov 3, 2007 16:25:51 GMT 1, I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey buddy...I know how you can solve the entire framing issue <grin>.
80x60 frames ;D
I have 5 monsters to frame and without spending a chunk on getting them custom framed I'm going the habitat route. I'm pretty sure the prints are 70x50 so does that mean I'll need an 80x60 Habitat frame or do their 70x50 ones have room Hey buddy...I know how you can solve the entire framing issue <grin>. 80x60 frames ;D |
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Habitat Art Frames, by gozgoz on Nov 3, 2007 16:36:57 GMT 1, my 2cents:
some of the frames featured in their catalouge have been discoontinued.. i tried to get one 50x50 ones and they are not gonna be done anymore.. so if i were u, i'll call them up.
also, a silly story here. but erm. its glass in front and not plastic.
yes, i sound like a bimbo. but im brave and i'll tell this story.
as i was fitting in my BAST, i thought it was plexi plastic type ting and i ended up with a bloody hand and a carpet full of glass shards. 20 mins before guests were coming for my housewarming party.
word of advice:
(1) dont ever try to do last minute framing to show off.
(2) gadddaaamn glass looks like plastic.
my 2cents:
some of the frames featured in their catalouge have been discoontinued.. i tried to get one 50x50 ones and they are not gonna be done anymore.. so if i were u, i'll call them up.
also, a silly story here. but erm. its glass in front and not plastic.
yes, i sound like a bimbo. but im brave and i'll tell this story.
as i was fitting in my BAST, i thought it was plexi plastic type ting and i ended up with a bloody hand and a carpet full of glass shards. 20 mins before guests were coming for my housewarming party.
word of advice:
(1) dont ever try to do last minute framing to show off.
(2) gadddaaamn glass looks like plastic.
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Habitat Art Frames, by rolyateel on Nov 3, 2007 19:21:44 GMT 1, I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D I've got one of those white, double glass ones and Silky is right - they are designed for a 50x70 print, but thats to have a border round them - they actually measure 60x80 - meaning they are quite good for odd sized prints such as trolleys! CR
yup
both of these are 50x70 frames, and both prints are more like 56x76, they fit perfectly
both frames are white, I've spreayed the one with sid in it
I think those white ones with the glass backs are bigger, so they say 70x50, but they are actually bigger ;D I've got one of those white, double glass ones and Silky is right - they are designed for a 50x70 print, but thats to have a border round them - they actually measure 60x80 - meaning they are quite good for odd sized prints such as trolleys! CR yup both of these are 50x70 frames, and both prints are more like 56x76, they fit perfectly both frames are white, I've spreayed the one with sid in it |
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Habitat Art Frames, by andrewd on Nov 3, 2007 20:37:33 GMT 1, Habitat frames have been used for many of my purchases. Chritmas 2003 I went to the Tottenham Court Road shop with a couple of tubes and the girl said 'oh, you've been to Santas Ghetto then,' Correct!
Habitat frames have been used for many of my purchases. Chritmas 2003 I went to the Tottenham Court Road shop with a couple of tubes and the girl said 'oh, you've been to Santas Ghetto then,' Correct!
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Habitat Art Frames, by rusty1986 on Nov 4, 2007 1:55:12 GMT 1, lot of rage about the habitat frames...anyone tried ikea frames? need to frame quite a few cheaper pieces and heading to ikea soon...are they as good as they habitat ones?
lot of rage about the habitat frames...anyone tried ikea frames? need to frame quite a few cheaper pieces and heading to ikea soon...are they as good as they habitat ones?
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Habitat Art Frames, by manchestermike on Nov 4, 2007 2:08:07 GMT 1, lot of rage about the habitat frames...anyone tried ikea frames? need to frame quite a few cheaper pieces and heading to ikea soon...are they as good as they habitat ones?
i refuse to go within 200 yards of that hell hole
lot of rage about the habitat frames...anyone tried ikea frames? need to frame quite a few cheaper pieces and heading to ikea soon...are they as good as they habitat ones? i refuse to go within 200 yards of that hell hole |
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Habitat Art Frames, by rusty1986 on Nov 4, 2007 2:44:15 GMT 1, lol ok then...any reason??
lol ok then...any reason??
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but you dont get any extra room round the edge 
Make sure you have a good look down the pile and get one were you can see the grain of the wood 
goes everywhere 
