akocurek Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hello fellow photo.netters I'm looking for ideas for print framing. What I envision is perhaps a glass front (or plexiglass) with clips that hold the assembly together. Something that would be easy to take apart and insert a new print with overmat. Sizes for up to a 13"x19" print, but normally just 8.5"x11" or 11"x17". Thank you for your thoughts and time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Try UniFrames, available through Amazon and D ick Blick among others. The UniFrame comes in two sizes--one for up to 20x20" and another for up to 40x40". They are under $10 each, work reasonably well if you're careful with them and have the advantage of accommodating different sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Naka Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 AJG Thanks for the UniFrame idea. It looks interesting enough to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akocurek Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thank you AJG. That looks just like what I want. I put two kits in my Amazon cart for now; one acrylic and one aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexo Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 It seems there's neither glass nor acrylic that actually covers the art work, so the front of it is completely exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 The glass or plexiglass is a separate purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akocurek Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 That's what I gathered, AJG. I may go to a Blick's or other art supply store to buy it there. I'll probably use thin plexiglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 If you use thin plexiglass, you will probably want foam core to back up the print so that the assembled package will stay flat. I have almost always used glass for framing since it is cheaper and doesn't scratch as easily as plexiglass. I have also found plexiglass to be a real dust magnet, more so than glass, so it is harder to assemble a frame without having visible dust under the glazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akocurek Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks for that information. I think if I see those "frames" in the store it will really help. There is a Blick not very far from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTriplett Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Check out the frames available from Ikea. They're cheap enough your can afford to try various options without breaking the bank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akocurek Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thank you, David. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supriyo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Check out the frames available from Ikea. They're cheap enough your can afford to try various options without breaking the bank. I totally agree. I just found that out recently. They have very nice looking frames. For 13x19 prints, i buy 18x24 frames. I cut my own mat, because that's way cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akocurek Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks, Supriyo. After I move and get settled I'll take a look at an art supply store and take a spin out to Ikea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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