framed poster thread

mrussel1

Yes, I'm almost always use two mats.  Watch this video for a 2 minute tutorial from Logan (they make the mat cutters).  These are small prints, but the process is exactly the same.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaN8AFQnoA&t=35s

Gern Blansten

mrussel1 said:

Yes, I'm almost always use two mats.  Watch this video for a 2 minute tutorial from Logan (they make the mat cutters).  These are small prints, but the process is exactly the same.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaN8AFQnoA&t=35s

interesting...thanks!

mrussel1

If you decide to do it, wait until you get a 50% coupon from Michael's or Hobby Lobby.  You can get the cutter for less than $100 with those.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions.  Glad to help. 

Gern Blansten

mrussel1 said:

If you decide to do it, wait until you get a 50% coupon from Michael's or Hobby Lobby.  You can get the cutter for less than $100 with those.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions.  Glad to help. 

thanks....what kind of cutter?  I see a Logan but not sure what model?

bbiggs

What is the best site for uploading your poster image to play around with frame, mat combos? 

HesCalledDyer

bbiggs said:

What is the best site for uploading your poster image to play around with frame, mat combos? 

Americanframe.com works well for me.  Plenty of frames and mat colors to work with.

bbiggs

HesCalledDyer said:

bbiggs said:

What is the best site for uploading your poster image to play around with frame, mat combos? 

Americanframe.com works well for me.  Plenty of frames and mat colors to work with.

Thanks bud. 

mrussel1

Gern Blansten said:

mrussel1 said:

If you decide to do it, wait until you get a 50% coupon from Michael's or Hobby Lobby.  You can get the cutter for less than $100 with those.  Feel free to PM me if you have questions.  Glad to help. 

thanks....what kind of cutter?  I see a Logan but not sure what model?

Depends on how far you want to go..  I have what's equivalent to the301 http://www.michaels.com/free-gift-with-purchase/10337842.html

It's great and you can do openings up to 32 inches, which is pretty damn big.  But you can't do the 12x36's.  The 450 goes up to 40" but is twice as expensive.  So it really just depends on whether you have something big that you're going to cut.    http://www.michaels.com/default/10229650.html

If I started over again, with a 50% off coupon, I would probably go with the 450, but I'm not 100% sure.  You can cut your 36" ones with the 450, but still have the problem with not being able to get a frame that isn't custom.  

Gern Blansten

Thanks.  I'll probably stick to 18x24 and leave the rest to the pros.

jhager79

Gern Blansten said:

Thanks.  I'll probably stick to 18x24 and leave the rest to the pros.

Make sure to practice cutting on cardboard or something else,  It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I've gone through more mats than I thought I would. 

mrussel1

jhager79 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Thanks.  I'll probably stick to 18x24 and leave the rest to the pros.

Make sure to practice cutting on cardboard or something else,  It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I've gone through more mats than I thought I would. 

Gotta push the bevel cutter firmly, thoroughly.  And I change the blade after every job.  Because you can flip the blade, one blade lasts for two jobs.  But yeah, if you don't cut through properly, you will blow the project.  I've definitely screwed up a few..  

jhager79

mrussel1 said:

jhager79 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Thanks.  I'll probably stick to 18x24 and leave the rest to the pros.

Make sure to practice cutting on cardboard or something else,  It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I've gone through more mats than I thought I would. 

Gotta push the bevel cutter firmly, thoroughly.  And I change the blade after every job.  Because you can flip the blade, one blade lasts for two jobs.  But yeah, if you don't cut through properly, you will blow the project.  I've definitely screwed up a few..  

Learned to change the blade and start little early on the corner cuts. Gone through 4 mats doing 2 posters, probably could of had them cut professionally for less but it's part of learning I guess

monkeewrench

mrussel1 said:

Yes, I'm almost always use two mats.  Watch this video for a 2 minute tutorial from Logan (they make the mat cutters).  These are small prints, but the process is exactly the same.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaN8AFQnoA&t=35s

Are they giving you kickbacks for still pimping out that video?

mrussel1

jhager79 said:

mrussel1 said:

jhager79 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Thanks.  I'll probably stick to 18x24 and leave the rest to the pros.

Make sure to practice cutting on cardboard or something else,  It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I've gone through more mats than I thought I would. 

Gotta push the bevel cutter firmly, thoroughly.  And I change the blade after every job.  Because you can flip the blade, one blade lasts for two jobs.  But yeah, if you don't cut through properly, you will blow the project.  I've definitely screwed up a few..  

Learned to change the blade and start little early on the corner cuts. Gone through 4 mats doing 2 posters, probably could of had them cut professionally for less but it's part of learning I guess

Yeah that's right.. you have to cut just a shade longer than you think.  If you stop too early and don't connect the two cuts, well then it's jacked and it will rip the mat.  That was my big learning.  I have had to take an x-acto and cut a little hanger from time to time, but as long as it doesn't rip, it's good.  Definitely a learning curve.  

buck502000

So thaaaat's how they do that......

PJ_Soul

mrussel1 said:

Yes, I'm almost always use two mats.  Watch this video for a 2 minute tutorial from Logan (they make the mat cutters).  These are small prints, but the process is exactly the same.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaN8AFQnoA&t=35s

Holy crap, that looks hard and so easy to fuck up, lol, and I would. I'd way rather just pay someone to do it for me! But good on anyone who actually has the confidence to try it.

mrussel1

mrussel1

wwsuicide

DW5741 said:

wwsuicide said:

Just got a couple more done.  

BEAUTIFUL. Great choices! I LOOOOVE the texture of the frames; they complement the images beautifully. 

Thanks DW5741!!

pulling69

Gern Blansten said:

I'm not sure if any of you remember Chris (the Hoff) from the boards.  He is a framer from Virginia who did a ton of frames for some of us a few years back.

I'm talking to him about doing some frames for me and he wanted me to ask if there might be any interest from anyone else?  He can give us some price breaks depending on how many frames he puts together.  

The frames he did for me were perfect.  I can post some pictures if you like.  Much better job than Michael's/HobbyLobby and less expensive.  I can provide more details when I hear from him.

I'm looking to get at least 10 framed.

Here is a link to some of his work.  He did the New York Donkey Kong for me as well.

http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/249500/trade-hampton-ga-for-pj-poster-framing

Count me as interested. I will drive some of my prints down from Northern VA as I don't trust shipping on things like my AP Pitt 13.