hlarmy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by hlarmy on Dec 21, 2007 21:52:53 GMT 1, Evening all, I have just returned from the framers with a quote of ยฃ250. This includes a purpose built frame, non-reflective anti-UV light glass - all done to 'museum' quality (apparently - and whatever that means!).
Would you say this is fair? It seems a lot but I guess a good investment as Trollies (my first Banksy) will be hanging on my wall for many years to come. I'm interested to know whether I am paying above the odds, or whether this is on par with other framers?
Cheers
Evening all, I have just returned from the framers with a quote of ยฃ250. This includes a purpose built frame, non-reflective anti-UV light glass - all done to 'museum' quality (apparently - and whatever that means!).
Would you say this is fair? It seems a lot but I guess a good investment as Trollies (my first Banksy) will be hanging on my wall for many years to come. I'm interested to know whether I am paying above the odds, or whether this is on par with other framers?
Cheers
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by spenie1975 on Dec 21, 2007 21:57:57 GMT 1, Mine was ยฃ 55.00, posted pictures on a separate thread.
With UV non reflective glass.
Mine was ยฃ 55.00, posted pictures on a separate thread.
With UV non reflective glass.
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hlarmy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by hlarmy on Dec 21, 2007 21:59:15 GMT 1, Hi
Your not wrong - it was going to be about ยฃ130 without the 'special' glass but decided to go with the more expensive one.
How much of a difference does the better glass makes?
Hi
Your not wrong - it was going to be about ยฃ130 without the 'special' glass but decided to go with the more expensive one.
How much of a difference does the better glass makes?
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RetroCanvas
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by RetroCanvas on Dec 21, 2007 21:59:18 GMT 1, Sounds about right to me and I second that, the goog glass is expensive. Not only does it look better, it keeps the print safer, obviously 
Retro
Sounds about right to me and I second that, the goog glass is expensive. Not only does it look better, it keeps the print safer, obviously Retro |
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romanywg
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by romanywg on Dec 21, 2007 22:01:44 GMT 1, You cannot beat Museum glass. You just can't get any better and if you had anything less you would always be pissed off with the reflections all the time.
You cannot beat Museum glass. You just can't get any better and if you had anything less you would always be pissed off with the reflections all the time.
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hlarmy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by hlarmy on Dec 21, 2007 22:02:43 GMT 1, That's a relief!! I'm paying top dollar, but am expecting a top job 
Thank you for your thoughts
That's a relief!! I'm paying top dollar, but am expecting a top job Thank you for your thoughts |
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ABC
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by ABC on Dec 21, 2007 22:20:22 GMT 1, Seems about right for a quality job.
Seems about right for a quality job.
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bonesy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by bonesy on Dec 21, 2007 22:23:37 GMT 1,
Look at it as how much more sleep you will get knowing you have the "proper" glass. 
Look at it as how much more sleep you will get knowing you have the "proper" glass. |
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RBK
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by RBK on Dec 21, 2007 22:32:36 GMT 1, Look at it as how much more sleep you will get knowing you have the "proper" glass.
Many know on this board that I've spent a small fortune framing goodies but I disagree a bit with this statement. You don't need museum glass on all your prints. I get u/v protective glass on most - but you should take into account how valuable the piece is and where you plan to hang it (reflection/direct sun factor).
Most of the time I would recommend always getting u/v protective, but museum quality glass should be used for high value pieces or if you are anal-retentive about reflections.
Look at it as how much more sleep you will get knowing you have the "proper" glass. Many know on this board that I've spent a small fortune framing goodies but I disagree a bit with this statement. You don't need museum glass on all your prints. I get u/v protective glass on most - but you should take into account how valuable the piece is and where you plan to hang it (reflection/direct sun factor). Most of the time I would recommend always getting u/v protective, but museum quality glass should be used for high value pieces or if you are anal-retentive about reflections. |
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hlarmy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by hlarmy on Dec 21, 2007 22:37:57 GMT 1, Great advice people.
It's a signed Trollies so think it's worth the investment. I've got a number of other prints (Gee Vaucher, Ame72, Hecox) that aren't so valuable so will probably go for the cheaper glass on those.
Can't believe I have to wait until 13 January to collect however, torture 
Great advice people. It's a signed Trollies so think it's worth the investment. I've got a number of other prints (Gee Vaucher, Ame72, Hecox) that aren't so valuable so will probably go for the cheaper glass on those. Can't believe I have to wait until 13 January to collect however, torture |
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bonesy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by bonesy on Dec 21, 2007 22:48:00 GMT 1,
I take the value into account but dont consider where the piece is going to hang. Ive changed around my walls many times and also dont plan on living in the same house forever.
I take the value into account but dont consider where the piece is going to hang. Ive changed around my walls many times and also dont plan on living in the same house forever.
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RBK
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by RBK on Dec 21, 2007 22:52:00 GMT 1, Fair enough bonesy - I'm going to be in my place for a long time and usually don't swap around the placement within my home. Hope we helped hlarmy. With a signed Trolleys I would definitely pay the extra amount and get museum quality glass.
More importantly, share photos with us once it is all done up nice and proper.
Fair enough bonesy - I'm going to be in my place for a long time and usually don't swap around the placement within my home. Hope we helped hlarmy. With a signed Trolleys I would definitely pay the extra amount and get museum quality glass.
More importantly, share photos with us once it is all done up nice and proper.
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hlarmy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by hlarmy on Dec 21, 2007 23:01:00 GMT 1,
More importantly, share photos with us once it is all done up nice and proper.[/quote]
A great help thank you. That's why I love this forum, everyone's so helpful.
I will post pictures - I've gone for a solid black wood frame, with a 10cm white border and am showing the whole print (edges included).
More importantly, share photos with us once it is all done up nice and proper.[/quote]
A great help thank you. That's why I love this forum, everyone's so helpful.
I will post pictures - I've gone for a solid black wood frame, with a 10cm white border and am showing the whole print (edges included).
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bonesy
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How much do you pay to frame a print?, by bonesy on Dec 21, 2007 23:24:16 GMT 1,
If you're floating it I would recomend using Japanese rice paper hinges and not archival tape. (this topic is coming up alot lately)
If you're floating it I would recomend using Japanese rice paper hinges and not archival tape. (this topic is coming up alot lately)
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