When your print doesn't fit the frame.

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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    jcmitchell28 said:

    Thanks for all of the feedback. I never considered altering the frame. May try that first.
    I've tried it in multiple frames and it's slightly too big for all of them. Guess I just go the end cut.
    At least this gives me a project for the weekend.

    Given the handcrafted nature of things, I would bet that if you give this poster a bit of a measure, it probably measures out a lil big. So, if you trim off a lil excess and it finishes at 18 x 24, resale shouldn't be an issue as long as the cut was clean and even.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    And yes I know that you said that you weren't looking to sell it. I wouldn't say not to mention a slight trim if you were to sell it, but if it is then brought to standard size, it shouldn't be an issue.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • shecky
    shecky San Francisco Posts: 2,651
    How about you buy a standard 22" x 28" frame and have a mat cut (or do it yourself) to fit the poster?
    That way you'd have a nice looking 1" border on all sides of the poster without damaging the poster.
    I frame all of my posters like this myself and it costs me around $60. each for a really professional look and a well-protected poster.
    I would NEVER trim a piece of artwork, there is always a better option than that.
  • jcmitchell28
    jcmitchell28 Fort Worth Posts: 217
    You just use an exacto knife to cut the mat?
  • phan84
    phan84 Posts: 48
    Have you considered going to Michaels and getting a custom frame? They have coupons a lot. If it is really an important poster to you- getting a custom frame could be cool.
  • shecky
    shecky San Francisco Posts: 2,651
    jcmitchell28 said:

    You just use an exacto knife to cut the mat?

    Just youtube "picture framing" and you'll learn everything you need to know.
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    jcmitchell28 said:

    You just use an exacto knife to cut the mat?

    Yup. A good, sharp one. I have the one that looks kind of like a pen. The end twists so you can pull the blade out to change it. Use a cork backed metal ruler and keep your fingers out of the way. Make sure you measure first and mark lightly with pencil. (People are cringing as they read this.)
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1

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