[rdl81]

I have finally (with loads of luck!) managed to get my first print and it is on its way to me in a tube no doubt. I really want to get it up on the wall framed as soon as possible.

As with anything I am sure u get what u pay for but thinking archival is the way to go but what does this exactly mean?

I live in essex so does anyone know of any good framers there and have examples of their work? If not I would head into london.

One last question is it ok to take it to a framer direct in the tube or do i need to buy a portfollio etc to flatten it etc?

Any help appreciated!!!

[hero]

ok...you dont need to buy a portfolio...some people keep all their prints in them because...i dont actually know but ermmm theres a guy on here...mr frame man i think give him a PM and he will do you something nice!

whats the print???

H

[howlinjack]

framing work to an archival standard is dear but you can move down a peg or two in price and the piece will still be quite safe. mount card on the whole is nearly always partially acid free and will not cause damage to your piece. if you go to full archival standards you will limit your choice of mount card down to a few colours and the white aint very white. tru view museum glass is pretty damn expensive. (but it is amazing) whatever you do let the framer know you may at one point want to remove the piece from the frame.

ask the framer not to dry mount the bloody thing either. i've heard a lot of stories over the years of that happening. dry mounted happy chopper went for 5k a few weeks back. try and use the framers recommended on here you wont go wrong.


good luck

[rdl81]

thanks guys.....its a nola.....what i will prob do is see what others on here end up getting and maybe just copy one i like. I plan on keeping this forever so dont mind spending a bit

so its ok to take the print to the framer in the tube then?

[Show&Tell]

yes, but some framers may charge you a flattening fee.

[Heavyconsumer]

Congrat's on your Nola!

Have Mr Frame Man pick it up and work his magic. No need to carry it around that way and he's offering a discount to forum members on his gift vouchers at the moment (20%!!!), so give Gary a call and ask if he'll work something out for you. Otherwise some very well known London framers are Railings or John Jones. Personally, if I were in the UK, I'd be calling Gary/Mr Frame Man.

Howlinmadjack mentioned True View museum glass. I think these are actually 2 different types of glass and the "True View" is very good, but cheaper than and not as perfectly clear as "museum" spec'. You should definitely go to the bottom of this page, click on the drop down menu (where it says "forum jump") and select "Mr Frame Man". You'll find some excellent examples of their work and lots of info' and Q+A about specifications and details to help you better understand and decide what you want. Good luck and take your time and enjoy.

[rdl81]

Thanks for the response...given what others have said i better wait until i have it in my hand!! I have had a look at Mrframemans stuff and it looks great just reluctant to hand over a print to someone i dont know / doesnt have a shop if u see what I mean...maybe i am just being paranoid!!!!

[Rsyok]

He must have a shop to keep all the frames in !

www.photographyframing.co.uk/

[Heavyconsumer]

Nov 24, 2008 17:41:10 GMT 1 rdl81 said:

Thanks for the response...given what others have said i better wait until i have it in my hand!! I have had a look at Mrframemans stuff and it looks great just reluctant to hand over a print to someone i dont know / doesnt have a shop if u see what I mean...maybe i am just being paranoid!!!!

I think you're being extremely paranoid (understatement).

-He and his framer both actively post in here.
-He has a huge reputation amongst forum members, which I'm sure he's extremely keen to preserve.
-He probably has more personal references in this forum from people he's dealt with, than most of the rest of us put together.
-He's clearly very expert when it comes to his trade
-Professional Galleries trust him to hang entire shows
;D
(And he's never even framed anything for me. Although he's even offered to help me out, here in Brazil, by sending materials over. Couldn't really do much more to win over members of this community imho)

[hick]

Nov 24, 2008 18:41:58 GMT 1 Heavyconsumer said:

Nov 24, 2008 17:41:10 GMT 1 rdl81 said:

Thanks for the response...given what others have said i better wait until i have it in my hand!! I have had a look at Mrframemans stuff and it looks great just reluctant to hand over a print to someone i dont know / doesnt have a shop if u see what I mean...maybe i am just being paranoid!!!!

I think you're being extremely paranoid (understatement).

-He and his framer both actively post in here.
-He has a huge reputation amongst forum members, which I'm sure he's extremely keen to preserve.
-He probably has more personal references in this forum from people he's dealt with, than most of the rest of us put together.
-He's clearly very expert when it comes to his trade
-Professional Galleries trust him to hang entire shows
;D
(And he's never even framed anything for me. Although he's even offered to help me out, here in Brazil, by sending materials over. Couldn't really do much more to win over members of this community imho)

he's framing the entire herakut show for frankie, has done the few prints i own , is a top chap donating £250 framing voucher the street art awards charity fundraiserand is not scared to wear rather flashy jackets !!!

your print will be safe.....

[rdl81]

ok ok sorry guys....i had looked at his stuff and as u point out its good and people are pleased with what he had done. I was just just talking out loud and didnt mean any disrespect to him or anyone else sorry.

I will wait till i get the print then get in touch with him...maybe after xmas when i will have some more cash to do a good job....any suggestions?

[Richard]

I have used Gary for all my prints and he is fantastic. I thoroughly recommend him.

[Heavyconsumer]

Nov 24, 2008 21:42:19 GMT 1 rdl81 said:

ok ok sorry guys....i had looked at his stuff and as u point out its good and people are pleased with what he had done. I was just just talking out loud and didnt mean any disrespect to him or anyone else sorry.

I will wait till i get the print then get in touch with him...maybe after xmas when i will have some more cash to do a good job....any suggestions?

My suggestion is buy yourself a £100 Christmas gift voucher for £80 and make a saving on the job! (or even better get someone else to but it!) Just tell him you read about the discount on Banksy.info. Regarding the framing, I think I'd go for something black and simple, but it's you who has to look at it and be happy! I'm sure Gary and/or Dale will have some good ideas, they usually do!

Good luck, enjoy and again, massive congrat's on the print. More chance of finding a needle in a haystack than landing one, so well done!

[rdl81]

thanks mate thats good idea was going to keep it simple...to stand the test of time and all that...i could not belive i got one...i got the POW email tried the website but it wouldnt load...i then had it open in the background at work refreshed it a few times throughtout the day then at just gone 4pm bingo...i was well pleased as never even had a sniff before and tired for loads of non banksy prints too!!