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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by grantb on Jul 13, 2008 19:13:48 GMT 1, fun, good website to get ideas.
well done jboy.
fun, good website to get ideas.
well done jboy.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 13, 2008 19:47:20 GMT 1, im serious, not to get ideas but to actually use it,
they do any size you want with any mount and any sort of frame
best framing site i have seen and it does not break the bank
im serious, not to get ideas but to actually use it,
they do any size you want with any mount and any sort of frame
best framing site i have seen and it does not break the bank
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bobbyt23 on Jul 13, 2008 19:49:26 GMT 1, It's not a bad site JBOY you're right. And it's even better since they added the upload picture part.
However you get plastic glass with the frames and also they are not packaged very well for transport.
But you do get a good price.
It's not a bad site JBOY you're right. And it's even better since they added the upload picture part.
However you get plastic glass with the frames and also they are not packaged very well for transport.
But you do get a good price.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by grantb on Jul 13, 2008 19:52:07 GMT 1, can you sleect what type of glass ? couldnt find that option
can you sleect what type of glass ? couldnt find that option
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bobbyt23 on Jul 13, 2008 19:56:16 GMT 1, not that I could find either. Think you just get the plastic glass. Probably why it's so much cheaper.
not that I could find either. Think you just get the plastic glass. Probably why it's so much cheaper.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 13, 2008 20:16:56 GMT 1, no, you can choose the glass... its an option at the end
acrylic / 2mm float glass or no glass (why you would want no glass i have no idea)
no, you can choose the glass... its an option at the end
acrylic / 2mm float glass or no glass (why you would want no glass i have no idea)
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bobbyt23 on Jul 13, 2008 20:23:24 GMT 1, I think you can only get glass on small frames though.
I think you can only get glass on small frames though.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 13, 2008 20:35:37 GMT 1, i suppose it depends what you reckon.
There is a lot of good properties in plastic over glass.
I mean i cant talk for the Americans on here but if you got things framed over there, its more likely to be plastic than it is glass as its safer and does not make any difference unless you are fussy about it i guess...
i suppose it depends what you reckon.
There is a lot of good properties in plastic over glass.
I mean i cant talk for the Americans on here but if you got things framed over there, its more likely to be plastic than it is glass as its safer and does not make any difference unless you are fussy about it i guess...
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bobbyt23 on Jul 13, 2008 20:45:54 GMT 1, agreed. I have quite a few cheaper prints behind plastic.
I dont think it really matters unless they are gonna be in direct sunlight etc.
agreed. I have quite a few cheaper prints behind plastic.
I dont think it really matters unless they are gonna be in direct sunlight etc.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by cp on Jul 13, 2008 21:27:29 GMT 1, I've spent a few hours on this site too. It's pretty cool. The only thing that's bugging me is that I don't know how easy is it to place your picture in the mount when is comes? Is it just a question of making some corner holds with conservation tape?
I don't want to spend ยฃ100 on framing a print without touching the glass to find out that I have ruined the print in the process and may have been better sticking to the Habitat frames... If you know what I mean...
I've spent a few hours on this site too. It's pretty cool. The only thing that's bugging me is that I don't know how easy is it to place your picture in the mount when is comes? Is it just a question of making some corner holds with conservation tape?
I don't want to spend ยฃ100 on framing a print without touching the glass to find out that I have ruined the print in the process and may have been better sticking to the Habitat frames... If you know what I mean...
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 13, 2008 21:49:40 GMT 1, alot of mounts fold out (like a book) so you put the print in the mount and close it around the image, that holds it in place, then you can maybe use a tiny tiny bit of framers tape to stop it slipping down. But the force should be enough to hold it in place
alot of mounts fold out (like a book) so you put the print in the mount and close it around the image, that holds it in place, then you can maybe use a tiny tiny bit of framers tape to stop it slipping down. But the force should be enough to hold it in place |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by duncanfearnley on Jul 13, 2008 21:55:55 GMT 1, I dont think it really matters unless they are gonna be in direct sunlight etc.
incorrect, all light by definition contains uv rays, be it reflected, ambient or artificial so all of you spend your coin wisely and buy at least tru vue or equivalent.
we're not talking weeks or months that causes the damage but years, that is where your glass and the quality of it counts.
I dont think it really matters unless they are gonna be in direct sunlight etc. incorrect, all light by definition contains uv rays, be it reflected, ambient or artificial so all of you spend your coin wisely and buy at least tru vue or equivalent. we're not talking weeks or months that causes the damage but years, that is where your glass and the quality of it counts. |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by duncanfearnley on Jul 13, 2008 21:58:44 GMT 1, sorry, not looked at the sight but i take it all materials are acid free, including materials to secure your artwork stays in position?
if that is the case it might pay to order the glass locally and use this lot for your framing and mounting needs, do the maths and see how it measures up, nowt to lose if you do your homework.
sorry, not looked at the sight but i take it all materials are acid free, including materials to secure your artwork stays in position?
if that is the case it might pay to order the glass locally and use this lot for your framing and mounting needs, do the maths and see how it measures up, nowt to lose if you do your homework.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by felix on Jul 13, 2008 22:19:28 GMT 1, Great thread......I have been meaning to do something like this for ages but just haven't got round to it! You all know by now that we offer a conservation framing service for your valuable high end prints. However we also have a workshop catering for the general public through our shops in Norwich and Cambridge which is not such a high end service. We can make any size frame with or without mount, with UV glass or standard glass, with backing board and supply tapes and hinges for self mounting etc etc etc! For example I can provide:
Frame 60x80cm with mount ยฃ30.00
Frame 50x70cm with mount ยฃ25.00
Frame 40x50cm with mount ยฃ20.00
Bespoke sizes also not a problem - ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!For a quote please mail me at: gary@photographyframing.co.uk with the following info Mount Size, Frame Size, Glass Type, frame Colour & Extra Materials Required - I can the get back to you with a price. Please do not confuse this with our framing service as the materials are not conservation and I would not recommend these frames for your "special" prints! Bad News: Carriage would be ยฃ12.95, but if ordering a couple of frames that's not so bad! Good News: Delivery could be next day if required! Many Thanks  Gary
Now that is a superb framer
Great thread......I have been meaning to do something like this for ages but just haven't got round to it! You all know by now that we offer a conservation framing service for your valuable high end prints. However we also have a workshop catering for the general public through our shops in Norwich and Cambridge which is not such a high end service. We can make any size frame with or without mount, with UV glass or standard glass, with backing board and supply tapes and hinges for self mounting etc etc etc! For example I can provide:
Frame 60x80cm with mount ยฃ30.00
Frame 50x70cm with mount ยฃ25.00
Frame 40x50cm with mount ยฃ20.00
Bespoke sizes also not a problem - ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!For a quote please mail me at: gary@photographyframing.co.uk with the following info Mount Size, Frame Size, Glass Type, frame Colour & Extra Materials Required - I can the get back to you with a price. Please do not confuse this with our framing service as the materials are not conservation and I would not recommend these frames for your "special" prints! Bad News: Carriage would be ยฃ12.95, but if ordering a couple of frames that's not so bad! Good News: Delivery could be next day if required! Many Thanks Gary Now that is a superb framer |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by ruat caelum on Jul 13, 2008 23:03:48 GMT 1,
Word of warning: This is NOT a site for bespoke framing. By way of example, although one can choose internal mount dimensions, it is not possible to choose external mount dimensions. The lack of choice of glass is also a concern as this can make a huge difference to viewing quality.
Separately, I see no reference to framing being done to archival standards in the mounts and backboards which are used.
For those with experience who actually discriminate and really can tell the difference between poor, good and excellent framing, then you will also know that making an artwork framing decision which is based primarily on cost is, in the long run, a false economy at best and often recipe for disaster.
Remember that even well-respected and expensive framers like John Jones have been known to fuck up big time with six-figure sum works.
Whilst I dislike generalisations, as a rule of thumb, you normally get what you pay for. Would you buy discount sushi or have cheap laser eye surgery done on the back of an ok-looking website? If so, then you will get what you deserve.
Word of warning: This is NOT a site for bespoke framing. By way of example, although one can choose internal mount dimensions, it is not possible to choose external mount dimensions. The lack of choice of glass is also a concern as this can make a huge difference to viewing quality. Separately, I see no reference to framing being done to archival standards in the mounts and backboards which are used. For those with experience who actually discriminate and really can tell the difference between poor, good and excellent framing, then you will also know that making an artwork framing decision which is based primarily on cost is, in the long run, a false economy at best and often recipe for disaster. Remember that even well-respected and expensive framers like John Jones have been known to fu ck up big time with six-figure sum works. Whilst I dislike generalisations, as a rule of thumb, you normally get what you pay for. Would you buy discount sushi or have cheap laser eye surgery done on the back of an ok-looking website? If so, then you will get what you deserve.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 13, 2008 23:30:40 GMT 1, pretty much is bespoke from where im sitting, they are not set sizes so you can get them made to whatever size you wish so if bespoke does not mean ' made to your set specifications / custom made' then what else does it mean.
I buy ยฃ30 frames from habitat and they are fantastic. I dont believe you need to spend loads on framing. Just make sure it looks good and its safe. People would think your mental for spending ยฃ150 on a frame for a ยฃ50 print
like i need a frame 58x56 for mine and i can put that in and get a frame exactly that size. I dont get what you mean. I understand the archival bit is a bit of an importance as well, depends on where your storing it (next to the sun / 1000w light bulb) then you might need archival stuff
pretty much is bespoke from where im sitting, they are not set sizes so you can get them made to whatever size you wish so if bespoke does not mean ' made to your set specifications / custom made' then what else does it mean.
I buy ยฃ30 frames from habitat and they are fantastic. I dont believe you need to spend loads on framing. Just make sure it looks good and its safe. People would think your mental for spending ยฃ150 on a frame for a ยฃ50 print
like i need a frame 58x56 for mine and i can put that in and get a frame exactly that size. I dont get what you mean. I understand the archival bit is a bit of an importance as well, depends on where your storing it (next to the sun / 1000w light bulb) then you might need archival stuff
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by carlito on Jul 13, 2008 23:31:11 GMT 1, Word of warning: This is NOT a site for bespoke framing. By way of example, although one can choose internal mount dimensions, it is not possible to choose external mount dimensions. The lack of choice of glass is also a concern as this can make a huge difference to viewing quality. Separately, I see no reference to framing being done to archival standards in the mounts and backboards which are used. For those with experience who actually discriminate and really can tell the difference between poor, good and excellent framing, then you will also know that making an artwork framing decision which is based primarily on cost is, in the long run, a false economy at best and often recipe for disaster. Remember that even well-respected and expensive framers like John Jones have been known to fu ck up big time with six-figure sum works. Whilst I dislike generalisations, as a rule of thumb, you normally get what you pay for. Would you buy discount sushi or have cheap laser eye surgery done on the back of an ok-looking website? If so, then you will get what you deserve.
very good post dude
as a rule of thumb ยฃ45 will NOT get you a decent frame job that is bespoke - be careful people u get what u pay for
of course if u r buying prints to sell on and u want them to look good in a couple of pictures prior to this they may do a job for a short period of time....
Word of warning: This is NOT a site for bespoke framing. By way of example, although one can choose internal mount dimensions, it is not possible to choose external mount dimensions. The lack of choice of glass is also a concern as this can make a huge difference to viewing quality. Separately, I see no reference to framing being done to archival standards in the mounts and backboards which are used. For those with experience who actually discriminate and really can tell the difference between poor, good and excellent framing, then you will also know that making an artwork framing decision which is based primarily on cost is, in the long run, a false economy at best and often recipe for disaster. Remember that even well-respected and expensive framers like John Jones have been known to fu ck up big time with six-figure sum works. Whilst I dislike generalisations, as a rule of thumb, you normally get what you pay for. Would you buy discount sushi or have cheap laser eye surgery done on the back of an ok-looking website? If so, then you will get what you deserve. very good post dude as a rule of thumb ยฃ45 will NOT get you a decent frame job that is bespoke - be careful people u get what u pay for of course if u r buying prints to sell on and u want them to look good in a couple of pictures prior to this they may do a job for a short period of time.... |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by ruat caelum on Jul 14, 2008 0:20:19 GMT 1, pretty much is bespoke from where im sitting, they are not set sizes so you can get them made to whatever size you wish so if bespoke does not mean ' made to your set specifications / custom made' then what else does it mean.I buy ยฃ30 frames from habitat and they are fantastic. I dont believe you need to spend loads on framing. Just make sure it looks good and its safe. People would think your mental for spending ยฃ150 on a frame for a ยฃ50 printlike i need a frame 58x56 for mine and i can put that in and get a frame exactly that size. I dont get what you mean. I understand the archival bit is a bit of an importance as well, depends on where your storing it (next to the sun / 1000w light bulb) then you might need archival stuff
I don't see where you can set the specifications for the external mount size, or the size of the frame when opting to have a mount. These seem to be determined for you (leaving you with no choice in the matter) after you specify your desired internal mount size.
If someone wanted a very thin or an extra wide mount, is there an option for this on the website?
As for the price of the artwork vs the price of framing, I have a photo booth picture of a friend which would have cost around ยฃ2 for four of them. I would happily pay ยฃ200 to get it framed properly and to archival standards. For me, this would be a worthwhile, long-term investment. If some consider this to be "mental", so be it; that is their prerogative.
pretty much is bespoke from where im sitting, they are not set sizes so you can get them made to whatever size you wish so if bespoke does not mean ' made to your set specifications / custom made' then what else does it mean.I buy ยฃ30 frames from habitat and they are fantastic. I dont believe you need to spend loads on framing. Just make sure it looks good and its safe. People would think your mental for spending ยฃ150 on a frame for a ยฃ50 printlike i need a frame 58x56 for mine and i can put that in and get a frame exactly that size. I dont get what you mean. I understand the archival bit is a bit of an importance as well, depends on where your storing it (next to the sun / 1000w light bulb) then you might need archival stuff I don't see where you can set the specifications for the external mount size, or the size of the frame when opting to have a mount. These seem to be determined for you (leaving you with no choice in the matter) after you specify your desired internal mount size. If someone wanted a very thin or an extra wide mount, is there an option for this on the website? As for the price of the artwork vs the price of framing, I have a photo booth picture of a friend which would have cost around ยฃ2 for four of them. I would happily pay ยฃ200 to get it framed properly and to archival standards. For me, this would be a worthwhile, long-term investment. If some consider this to be "mental", so be it; that is their prerogative. |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by artdivision on Jul 14, 2008 0:28:08 GMT 1, I have a photo booth picture of a friend which would have cost around ยฃ2 for four of them. I would happily pay ยฃ200 to get it framed properly and to archival standards.
wow, you must really like that "friend"!
good point though, the cost of a frame shouldn't be relative to the price of the piece in it, it should be relative to how much you care about preserving the piece in it.
I have a photo booth picture of a friend which would have cost around ยฃ2 for four of them. I would happily pay ยฃ200 to get it framed properly and to archival standards. wow, you must really like that "friend"! good point though, the cost of a frame shouldn't be relative to the price of the piece in it, it should be relative to how much you care about preserving the piece in it. |
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by pimp on Jul 14, 2008 11:12:35 GMT 1, i know site that can genuinely be described as 'superb' framing
www.johnjones.co.uk/
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by Little Art Book on Jul 14, 2008 22:42:49 GMT 1, Perspex is actually a little more expensive than glass used in framing, and the reason they use it is because glass can't really be shipped from an insurance perspective. Most couriers will not accept liability for breakage of glass.
Perspex is actually a little more expensive than glass used in framing, and the reason they use it is because glass can't really be shipped from an insurance perspective. Most couriers will not accept liability for breakage of glass.
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SUPERB FRAMING SITE, by bullet on Jul 14, 2008 22:44:41 GMT 1, Someone said on here one that perspex had better preserving qualities than glass... will try to find the thread
Someone said on here one that perspex had better preserving qualities than glass... will try to find the thread
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