Posted by Tim Stenning on April 23, 2010 at 4:02 PM
I am planning to go to shows. I'm just starting to mat, etc and get geared up. I have a Logan 650 mat cutter. I'll frame a few things and put together a lot of matted images. My plan is to have a few larger/medium things and a lot of small images. I need a source for small (5x7), colorful frames and frames in general. Does anyone know of a good source for frames?
Thanks, Tim Stenning, Port Angeles, Washington
Hi,
You might look at frameusa.com They have a large selection, and good prices. You can order just shells if you want also. I do this because they don't ship bigger than 11x14 with glass, I believe. So I just order the shells, and have a local glass cutter cut my glass for me. If you don't mind acrylic, then go with the complete frame.
I second Chris' suggestion, I've done business with frameusa.com . The prices are reasonable and the quality is better than I expected, not to mention they're made in the USA!
Posted by Tim Stenning on May 11, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Thanks people. I just got around to ordering frames. I stumbled upon frameusa without checking back with this thread. I had been wondering about shells only. My first order was mainly with the plexiglass. I think I'll call them in the AM and see if I can cancel the plexi and get the shell only.
So, what a pleasant surprise to see Zack's confirmation of frameusa and the shell issue. With their prices I can keep my prices affordable. I had my 1st show last weekend: fun and made some sales. (I'll also be checking in with AmericanFrame and Documounts.) What a relief. I had been contemplating making frames---which I may do but on a limited basis.
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4 repliesThanks, Tim Stenning, Port Angeles, Washington
You might look at frameusa.com They have a large selection, and good prices. You can order just shells if you want also. I do this because they don't ship bigger than 11x14 with glass, I believe. So I just order the shells, and have a local glass cutter cut my glass for me. If you don't mind acrylic, then go with the complete frame.
Chris
So, what a pleasant surprise to see Zack's confirmation of frameusa and the shell issue. With their prices I can keep my prices affordable. I had my 1st show last weekend: fun and made some sales. (I'll also be checking in with AmericanFrame and Documounts.) What a relief. I had been contemplating making frames---which I may do but on a limited basis.