Frames

BarTopDancer · 06-06-2006, 10:28 PM

I've been inspired to start decorating with frames. I need frames, and lots of them. The size I'm looking for is 40x40. I'm looking for other sizes too but those seem more standard.

I think I'd like plain frames so I can paint them, but decorated frames are nice too.

Does anyone have experience buying frames? Cheap is good.

Snowflake · 06-07-2006, 04:55 AM

40x40 is standard?

what are you putting in the frames, canvas art?
To me, standard is 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20, but I deal in photos mostly.
I love to do my own framing, and I purchase antique frames whenever possible. But that is beacause I deal in vintage photos, both ends can be expensive.

Framing in and of itself can be a horribly expensive thing to do. Depends on what you are framing and how much protection you want/need.

Although I can recommend that some framers will have some dicount frames available which they make from scrapped or extra mouldings. Rarely in such a size.

So, I know I have not answered your question....

BarTopDancer · 06-07-2006, 10:17 AM

I mean the other sizes are standard and I won't have a problem finding them. I'm looking for 40x40 to frame some t-shirts.

€uroMeinke · 06-07-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bar

I'm looking for 40x40 to frame some t-shirts.

40x40 for a T-shirt? Have you gained a lot of weight lately?

BarTopDancer · 06-08-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

40x40 for a T-shirt? Have you gained a lot of weight lately?

No. I'm trying to replicate a frame that I saw somewhere else. ~~The measurements were 40x40.~~

And when I said 40x40 I meant 12x12. I have no idea where the 40x40 came from. Can some nice admin change my earlier posts for me?

Thanks

Not Afraid · 06-07-2006, 10:23 AM

Thrift stores.

BarTopDancer · 06-07-2006, 10:26 AM

I am going to the Buffalo Exchange today. But I don't think they have frames.

katiesue · 06-07-2006, 10:33 AM

Places like Big Lots often have basic sorts of frames for cheap.

Stan4dSteph · 06-07-2006, 10:58 AM

IKEA is a good choice for frames too.

Not Afraid · 06-07-2006, 10:32 AM

No, REAL thrift stores.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Frames I've been inspired to start decorating with frames. I need frames, and lots of them. The size I'm looking for is 40x40. I'm looking for other sizes too but those seem more standard. I think I'd like plain frames so I can paint them, but decorated frames are nice too. Does anyone have experience buying frames? Cheap is good. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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06-07-2006, 04:55 AM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	40x40 is standard? what are you putting in the frames, canvas art? To me, standard is 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20, but I deal in photos mostly. I love to do my own framing, and I purchase antique frames whenever possible. But that is beacause I deal in vintage photos, both ends can be expensive. Framing in and of itself can be a horribly expensive thing to do. Depends on what you are framing and how much protection you want/need. Although I can recommend that some framers will have some dicount frames available which they make from scrapped or extra mouldings. Rarely in such a size. So, I know I have not answered your question.... __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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06-07-2006, 10:17 AM	#3
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I mean the other sizes are standard and I won't have a problem finding them. I'm looking for 40x40 to frame some t-shirts. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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06-07-2006, 10:23 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Thrift stores.
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06-07-2006, 10:26 AM	#7
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I am going to the Buffalo Exchange today. But I don't think they have frames. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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06-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#8
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Places like Big Lots often have basic sorts of frames for cheap. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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06-07-2006, 10:58 AM	#9
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	IKEA is a good choice for frames too.
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06-07-2006, 10:32 AM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	No, REAL thrift stores.
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