warwolf
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Made to measure frames, by warwolf on Sept 19, 2018 20:33:47 GMT 1, I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service
Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based)
Thanks in advance
I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service
Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based)
Thanks in advance
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Charlesworth
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Made to measure frames, by Charlesworth on Sept 19, 2018 20:43:00 GMT 1, I’ve used easy frame a couple of times for cheap bits. Would recommend them, only bad thing is the plastic instead of glass
I’ve used easy frame a couple of times for cheap bits. Would recommend them, only bad thing is the plastic instead of glass
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Made to measure frames, by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 20:52:46 GMT 1, I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based) Thanks in advance
I've spent far to long looking at this
I have concluded thus
Ikea
I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based) Thanks in advance I've spent far to long looking at this I have concluded thus Ikea |
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Matt
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Made to measure frames, by Matt on Sept 19, 2018 20:56:20 GMT 1, they are all equally crap, take the cheapest one
they are all equally crap, take the cheapest one
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Charlesworth
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Made to measure frames, by Charlesworth on Sept 19, 2018 21:02:06 GMT 1, Ikea/ wilkos frames are mdf & quite flimsy, the ones I’ve ordered from easy frame have been solid wood, possibly pine 🌲
Ikea/ wilkos frames are mdf & quite flimsy, the ones I’ve ordered from easy frame have been solid wood, possibly pine 🌲
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k2
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Made to measure frames, by k2 on Sept 19, 2018 21:05:55 GMT 1, I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based) Thanks in advance
Brampton framing are pretty good - better quality than easy frames etc, but the pricing reflects that. You can specify museum glass, spacers etc.
I'm toying withe the idea of getting some ready made frames for some of my cheaper prints but there are 101 sites offering this service Does anyone have an recommendations of sites or of those to avoid? (UK based) Thanks in advance Brampton framing are pretty good - better quality than easy frames etc, but the pricing reflects that. You can specify museum glass, spacers etc. |
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Made to measure frames, by Happy Shopper on Sept 19, 2018 21:08:24 GMT 1, Avoid ikea. I had one fall apart, and smash with a quite nice print in... Luckily nothing too valuable!!
Avoid ikea. I had one fall apart, and smash with a quite nice print in... Luckily nothing too valuable!!
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warwolf
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Made to measure frames, by warwolf on Sept 19, 2018 21:20:12 GMT 1, Thanks for the replies, I should had made myself a bit clearer, I am after made to measure rather than the off the shelf number
Cheers
Thanks for the replies, I should had made myself a bit clearer, I am after made to measure rather than the off the shelf number
Cheers
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jay4077
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Made to measure frames, by jay4077 on Sept 19, 2018 21:20:24 GMT 1, I'm also looking for a custom sized frame. I want to frame my cheap Stik posters, but will only pay £30-40.
I'm also looking for a custom sized frame. I want to frame my cheap Stik posters, but will only pay £30-40.
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Charlesworth
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Made to measure frames, by Charlesworth on Sept 19, 2018 21:34:48 GMT 1, http://instagram.com/p/BjczAnxh4V0
Both from easy frame
I'm also looking for a custom sized frame. I want to frame my cheap Stik posters, but will only pay £30-40.
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Made to measure frames, by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 10:36:46 GMT 1, I've used various online bespoke framers over the years. I find there's not much difference between them, to be honest. I recently used framesrus.co.uk and was very happy with the results and service provided.
I've used various online bespoke framers over the years. I find there's not much difference between them, to be honest. I recently used framesrus.co.uk and was very happy with the results and service provided.
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HRE
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Made to measure frames, by HRE on May 17, 2020 7:31:22 GMT 1, I have a huge 120x120cm piece on paper that I would like to frame. Can anyone recommend a decent place to buy a ready made frame to this size? Uk based.
Not looking to spend a huge sum. A framer quoted me £1200 Although would have been lovely not looking to spend anywhere near this.
Just needs a simple white/black wooden frame.
Is it even possible to get a mount for this size?
Any help would be appreciated
I have a huge 120x120cm piece on paper that I would like to frame. Can anyone recommend a decent place to buy a ready made frame to this size? Uk based.
Not looking to spend a huge sum. A framer quoted me £1200 Although would have been lovely not looking to spend anywhere near this.
Just needs a simple white/black wooden frame.
Is it even possible to get a mount for this size?
Any help would be appreciated
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charliec2701
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Made to measure frames, by charliec2701 on May 17, 2020 9:50:01 GMT 1, I have a huge 120x120cm piece on paper that I would like to frame. Can anyone recommend a decent place to buy a ready made frame to this size? Uk based. Not looking to spend a huge sum. A framer quoted me £1200 Although would have been lovely not looking to spend anywhere near this. Just needs a simple white/black wooden frame. Is it even possible to get a mount for this size? Any help would be appreciated
With framing you generally get what you pay for excluding a few details.
Adding a mount will increase dimensions no doubt so I’m afraid you’re looking at acrylic (safety reasons) and bespoke framing. You do not have to get conservation/museum spec framing but even so it’s not going to be cheap cheap.
Sometimes it’s a false economy opting for cheap framing as one could be potentially disappointed with the finish, the glare, the artwork moving about underneath and constant repositioning.
I have had several works framed of similar size and whilst it’s not for everyone, paying that little bit more for higher specs does give you a much better finish and an overall sense of satisfaction 
I have a huge 120x120cm piece on paper that I would like to frame. Can anyone recommend a decent place to buy a ready made frame to this size? Uk based. Not looking to spend a huge sum. A framer quoted me £1200 Although would have been lovely not looking to spend anywhere near this. Just needs a simple white/black wooden frame. Is it even possible to get a mount for this size? Any help would be appreciated With framing you generally get what you pay for excluding a few details. Adding a mount will increase dimensions no doubt so I’m afraid you’re looking at acrylic (safety reasons) and bespoke framing. You do not have to get conservation/museum spec framing but even so it’s not going to be cheap cheap. Sometimes it’s a false economy opting for cheap framing as one could be potentially disappointed with the finish, the glare, the artwork moving about underneath and constant repositioning. I have had several works framed of similar size and whilst it’s not for everyone, paying that little bit more for higher specs does give you a much better finish and an overall sense of satisfaction |
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tarquin73
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Made to measure frames, by tarquin73 on May 17, 2020 9:57:08 GMT 1, Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage?
Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage?
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charliec2701
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Made to measure frames, by charliec2701 on May 17, 2020 10:06:16 GMT 1, Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage?
Fully reversible acid free mounting strips I guess?
Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage? Fully reversible acid free mounting strips I guess? |
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sandinista
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Made to measure frames, by sandinista on May 17, 2020 12:21:13 GMT 1, Ikea frames are crap imho.
Ikea frames are crap imho.
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guitarbeard
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Made to measure frames, by guitarbeard on May 18, 2020 11:33:57 GMT 1,
Don't use mdf for frames as it burns the paper
Don't use mdf for frames as it burns the paper |
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guitarbeard
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Made to measure frames, by guitarbeard on May 18, 2020 11:36:51 GMT 1, Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage? Fully reversible acid free mounting strips I guess?
Im looking to mount and frame some cheaper pieces myself during lockdown. What’s the best way to attach the print to mount without causing damage? Fully reversible acid free mounting strips I guess? check out the tutorials on shop.diyframing.com/. not sure if you need to creat a free account |
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