I have been looking around, and I was wondering where do you guys buy your frames for your prints?
I am definitely looking for the "best bang for the buck" here. I know there are frames out there that cost hundreds of dollars, and are made of Italian leather with abalone pieces ingrained into them. And I also know there are the 4.99 Dollar Tree frames that will fall apart the second you put the photo in them.
I'm just looking for something that will last me, and won't break my bank. Thanks all.
They have a somewhat limited selection, but for gallery style and archival components stuff, they are awesome (very fair prices too). They're happy to do custom cuts too, for very little extra.
brad_s wrote:
Ikea - surprisingly good frames for the price. You need to hand pick the best in the lot, but this goes without saying.
I went to Ikea in Burlington last week and I found the frames to be very poor quality, not sure if it's different in the states but I did not want to sell my artwork with that quality.
I second the vote for framesdestination.com My order arrived today and the frames were very well done and extremely well protected in shipping. If you're going to mail order, having them protected is extremely important. They have a limited selection, but if you're looking for classic styles for shows or galleries, they've got what you need. If you're doing it for yourself, then Michael's or Aaron Bros is a good choice to start with. If you're selling, then using a classic, simple frame is the best and framesdestination.com have the ones I like and a very reasonable price.
Just started printing 24 x 36 (new 7800 Epson, $900 with 30 prints on it) so started checking around for local frames/retail. Ikea, I bought Frames with Glass and Matt for $22.00. Michael's Craft store had 50% off all in house and custom frames this week. Picked up 24 X 36 Wood frames with glass (no mat for $25.00). Aaron Bros usually has 40 to 50% off any frame promo's. Sign up for this on line and they email you the coupon, for ONE item. Then thru-out the year they have Buy one and get one for 1cent sale. Signing up for the web sites at most places, will give you advance notice of sales. This week Ikea had NO TAX for Sat and Sun...
