Framing

[kwijibo]

Do any of you guys do your own framing?

I wanted to frame a photo I took, but I cropped it in a non frame-standard rectangle. To get a custom frame made up costs ridiculous amounts of money. Surely it can't be that hard to make a frame, or am I missing something?

[Speed]

What size is it?

You could probably get it matted with the outside being a standard frame size.

[kwijibo]

Thats probably the best idea.. would still need a Mat to be cut to size, but I guess that would be a lot cheaper.

I'm not sure on it's exact size or the exact size I actually want - I just know its not standard and was pondering a little

[Quincy]

I once made frames for a living. . . It's not rocket science, however the right equipment helps.


The cheapest option,buy a frame from the reject shop, take it to a framer, ask them to cut a matt to fit supplied photo and frame. Simple.

Oh, tell them not to put the frame together, just take the newly cut matt home, and fit it yourself.

[kwijibo]

I got a few frames from Crazy Roys on south road here in Adelaide. He really is crazy.. dirt cheap and they cut new matts to fit my photos perfectly. I ended up walking out with 4 big frames for a total of $80!

[Quincy]

[KNAPPO]

Excellent price! Ill have to keep Crazy Roys in mind for when I do this next, thanks for the info Kwiji.

[Hz-Lab]

I think Crazy Roy is actually Crazy.... his prices are VEEEERRY good, a little too good if you catch my drift.... no?... me either.. BARGAINS!