Thanks! I fooled around FOREVER on the American Frame site, trying different mats. I had inteneded to do at least two, but in the end I liked the simple approach best.
I did the same thing, and went with the same design you did. A poster like that really only needs one mat.
That is the nicest Gorge frame job I have seen so far. No offense to the others, but I really like the matte is relieved at the bottom or the script with the countour, and the black as the top matte is diff from what others have done, the majority anyway.
I decided to take my pink Borgata to a local frame store(didn't trust myself to do a good enough job with AF) and got double acid free mattes(2 inch black, 1/4 inch pink), UV glass, black metal frame, and ArtCare Foamcore backing for $197 after tax. Expensive, but I figure I'm ahead of those who pay over $200 on ebay and then another $100 for the frame . Hopefully I'll be able to get a picture up next week when its done.
For the next poster(one that will be more easily replaceable if I completely screw up...) I'll probably tryout AmericanFrame.
how long does it take to flatten posters...........had mine on some cardboard and LOTS of heavy books on it for 3days.........a little better, but not much
Do you really need to flatten it so it stays flat on its own before you frame it? Won't it just stay flat once you put it in the frame?
I decided to take my pink Borgata to a local frame store(didn't trust myself to do a good enough job with AF) and got double acid free mattes(2 inch black, 1/4 inch pink), UV glass, black metal frame, and ArtCare Foamcore backing for $197 after tax. Expensive, but I figure I'm ahead of those who pay over $200 on ebay and then another $100 for the frame . Hopefully I'll be able to get a picture up next week when its done.
For the next poster(one that will be more easily replaceable if I completely screw up...) I'll probably tryout AmericanFrame.
Go for it ... it's almost impossible to fuck it up in any way that can't be easily fixed. You're not going to damage the poster unless you're outrageously careless and bend it or something.
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Go for it ... it's almost impossible to fuck it up in any way that can't be easily fixed. You're not going to damage the poster unless you're outrageously careless and bend it or something.
i never really got into these posters , i hear there are different ones ,some are small,others are bigger ....how do u know the diff?i may be asking a dumb ? but i dunno
I spent $570 yesterday on getting my Gorge, Borgota, London, Ottawa and QCity Posters framed. I'll have them in 2 weeks, and they're gonna look awesome. I'll get some pictures posted when they're here.
I had planned on only trying to spend $300, but the quality and deal I got, I had to take it.
I spent $570 yesterday on getting my Gorge, Borgota, London, Ottawa and QCity Posters framed. I'll have them in 2 weeks, and they're gonna look awesome. I'll get some pictures posted when they're here.
I had planned on only trying to spend $300, but the quality and deal I got, I had to take it.
-Kyle-
Damn - that's a lot of cash! Hope they look a whole lot better than my 96's and my Chicago 98. Mine are from americanframe.com done by myself and the most expensive was Amsterdam at $83. http://photobucket.com/albums/f266/locolion/?
Damn - that's a lot of cash! Hope they look a whole lot better than my 96's and my Chicago 98. Mine are from americanframe.com done by myself and the most expensive was Amsterdam at $83. http://photobucket.com/albums/f266/locolion/?
Those are fucking fantastic.
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Thanks! - I still don't understand why people are going to Michaels and such and happy to get them framed at 50% off and still pay like $150 each. Mine were mostly $65-75 total including the frame, 2-3 mattes, uv plexiglass and acid free backing. I think that's the way to go for the cheaper posters. Now I might want to check into my Istanbul and Rome for a professional job. Still not sure yet.
Thanks! - I still don't understand why people are going to Michaels and such...
<---- Is in grad school and works full time. I don't have time to frame them myself. If I pay a bit more, it's worth the professional job and the time saved for me. I'll try American frame next time after I'm done with school in May and see how it goes.
Damn - that's a lot of cash! Hope they look a whole lot better than my 96's and my Chicago 98. Mine are from americanframe.com done by myself and the most expensive was Amsterdam at $83. http://photobucket.com/albums/f266/locolion/?
Beautiful collection!
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Thank you. That's just the beginning, I will be getting a couple 24x36" Daler Rowney presentation cases for the rest of my posters that won't fit in the one posted. I'm also going to be getting a couple framed a week, so I will keep updating my photobucket account.
chicagone nice... very nice...you have the ft laud or london 96 poster? with the shark... i told my wife that i would quit if i got the surfing series...
bris. london and hawai'i and san diego... then she had to say but you dont have binaural lp yet... ohhh the thrill of the hunt... anyways thanks for posting you should have a party next tour...your place is like pj art museum
chicagone nice... very nice...you have the ft laud or london 96 poster? with the shark... i told my wife that i would quit if i got the surfing series...
bris. london and hawai'i and san diego... then she had to say but you dont have binaural lp yet... ohhh the thrill of the hunt... anyways thanks for posting you should have a party next tour...your place is like pj art museum
LOL- yea it's getting there. The 96 is the London, I still need the Ft. Lauderdale ( yea - that's what I need, another poster!). And it is not above the fish tank, so please don't worry, it is in a safe place. Many were worried about it's safety. I love the surfing series, I still need those also. Dammit, this is too addictive, I want them all!!
I might have a pre-show party before they play Soldiers Field this summer. I will keep you all posted.
That looks great. I've never even seen that poster until now.
Beer that poster is by Derek Hess he is awesome! I to own this poster and it is one of the first posters. It shows up on ebay every 4 months and not many were made and the ones that were really werent kept in great condition! Sometimes you can catch a jewel though! Mine is mint and s/n out of 200(?)! Also check out his site derekhess.com his NIN posters are amazing!
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I did the same thing, and went with the same design you did. A poster like that really only needs one mat.
The colors are very good...I just don't like ticket stubs framed with posters.
I hope that you aren't including yours in this comment.
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I like it, nice job on the Gorge. How can someone not like the pink Borgata?
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For the next poster(one that will be more easily replaceable if I completely screw up...) I'll probably tryout AmericanFrame.
Do you really need to flatten it so it stays flat on its own before you frame it? Won't it just stay flat once you put it in the frame?
i never really got into these posters , i hear there are different ones ,some are small,others are bigger ....how do u know the diff?i may be asking a dumb ? but i dunno
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I had planned on only trying to spend $300, but the quality and deal I got, I had to take it.
-Kyle-
http://photobucket.com/albums/f266/locolion/?
Those are fucking fantastic.
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<---- Is in grad school and works full time. I don't have time to frame them myself. If I pay a bit more, it's worth the professional job and the time saved for me. I'll try American frame next time after I'm done with school in May and see how it goes.
bris. london and hawai'i and san diego... then she had to say but you dont have binaural lp yet... ohhh the thrill of the hunt... anyways thanks for posting you should have a party next tour...your place is like pj art museum
I might have a pre-show party before they play Soldiers Field this summer. I will keep you all posted.
http://photobucket.com/albums/v230/hippiemom/posters/?action=view¤t=PICT0204.jpg
What color and brand of matte is that on the site? I'm going to likely go this route, looks nice.