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.

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.

Not Afraid · 06-07-2006, 10:32 AM

No, REAL thrift stores.

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-07-2006, 11:03 AM

Places like Aaron Brothers or other frame stores actually have a very good selection of standard-size premade frames for relatively little ($10-$30, cheaper if you wait for their buy-one-get-one sales). We were able to find a couple for our Shag framing project there.

cirquelover · 06-07-2006, 07:53 PM

If you have Michael's I've seen frames there in many sizes. It's a craft store by the way.

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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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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	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Thrift stores.
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06-07-2006, 10:26 AM	#5
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, 10:32 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	No, REAL thrift stores.
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06-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#7
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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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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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Places like Aaron Brothers or other frame stores actually have a very good selection of standard-size premade frames for relatively little ($10-$30, cheaper if you wait for their buy-one-get-one sales). We were able to find a couple for our Shag framing project there. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	If you have Michael's I've seen frames there in many sizes. It's a craft store by the way.
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