framed poster thread

mrussel1

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

How did the archival mounting strips work out for you?

BLACK35

Dr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh said:

My Valentines Day gift from my amazing wife!

Awesome!

bbiggs

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

How did the archival mounting strips work out for you?

They worked out great.  I had never used them before, but it was simple. I watched a 3 minute video on YouTube and both posters are very secure in the frame.  Another great recommendation from this thread that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.  Do you use mounting strips as well or another method? 

on2legs

You can also skip buying the acrylic from AF when ordering a frame and get just the glass from a local framer.  I did this with a non PJ print a few years back and it worked great while still being very reasonable price wise. 

mrussel1

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

mrussel1 said:

bbiggs said:

Finally got around to framing these two tonight. Used the American Frame recommendations and couldn’t be more satisfied. Easy process and great quality. Pricing is much better than Michael’s, who I’ve used in the past. 

Did you order the frame,  glass and cut mats from them?  If so,  which glass did you get and are you satisfied with the quality?

I did order the frame, glass and cut mats from them.  I went with the non-glare acrylic since these will hang in the basement with very little light exposure. The non-glare is stated to filter 90% of UV light compared to 99% with the actual UV protective glass.  Saved a few bucks going this route.  For quality, I’d say I’m satisfied, but there’s a definite difference compared to my Michael’s frame jobs with actual glass vs. acrylic. For expensive or super rare prints I’d probably opt for actual glass.  Overall, no complaints though. 

How did the archival mounting strips work out for you?

They worked out great.  I had never used them before, but it was simple. I watched a 3 minute video on YouTube and both posters are very secure in the frame.  Another great recommendation from this thread that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.  Do you use mounting strips as well or another method? 

Mounting strip only.  They're cheap enough that it doesn't make sense to do it without.  Plus I rotate images into common matting. So I love having something that is easy,  reusable and protects the print. 

Ernie Vedder

Merkin Baller

Just picked these up from the shop... gave my framer artistic license w/ the frame & mattes on the APC Red Rocks. I think my faith was well rewarded. 

on2legs

Damn! 🔥

Merkin Baller said:

Just picked these up from the shop... gave my framer artistic license w/ the frame & mattes on the APC Red Rocks. I think my faith was well rewarded. 

KM73780

SeattlePJFan

Just got my 2010 Light to Mars poster back from the frame shop.

This is my fave so far, the mats really make the red and silver jump off the print!

KM73780

Kswheeler

Not a PJ poster but I’d figure I’d share had this done for my mom she was this show in 73 huge Bowie fan seen him 28 times and never got a gig poster 

on2legs

Kswheeler said:

Not a PJ poster but I’d figure I’d share had this done for my mom she was this show in 73 huge Bowie fan seen him 28 times and never got a gig poster 

Wow! That is so COOL!  And a great present!

Robbert

 

OceansJenny

Finally got this bad boy framed. 

greatwoods98

Very nice
one of my favorite posters 
underrated in my opinion
a must if you were on the great lawn

I am a patriot

Michael's had a sale this weekend. Nothing special, but good to finally get some more framed. 

DavidD

I finally got my band signed poster. Can’t wait to pick up the finished product. Simple black Matt with a gold frame. 

Hamz

stanudes