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So after 15 years of collecting ..i framed my first poster..

joe2468joe2468 Posts: 3,049
edited April 2009 in The Porch
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got it framed at Michaels cost $ 260 EFFIN dollars ... if you look at the photos i had it framed in glass..NO MATTING ...so the color or my walls act as the matting and in the other photo you can see how they keep the poster in place...
grant its not the best poster to get framed out of my collection 100 plus posters but its the only one that looked good in my living room....

i dont know how some of you guys do it...fram posters..its CRAZY HOW MUCH THEY CHARGE... i look at the frame..its so cheap not even real wood..i know i can make a better one... so for my next poster im going to make my own frame .. i bet i can do a better job for more then half the price WITH REAL WOOD like Maple or Mahogany... ill post picks of it when im done


please tell me what you guys think
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  • 3days3days Posts: 1,187
    I like the frame job. While I'm not the biggest fan of Micheals, I think that one looks really nice. The floating frame is a cool idea. Can't wait to see your homemade frame... sounds cool also.
  • PJRock75PJRock75 Posts: 869
    I really like the fram job too....just wondering why you went with that poster after collecting for 15 years?? First one I got framed was SD '95...not because the poster image kicks ass (probably the ugliest one I have framed) but because it's signed by all the members of The Ramones and Pearl Jam.
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  • tubes10stubes10s Posts: 535
    michaels charges waaaayyyy too much for framing. i'm kinda spoiled though, i've got a buddy who owns a frame shop and does my framing at a nice discount :)
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    i own a frame shop and art gallery. framing can be expensive, i agree. but consider a local framer, or at least get an estimate from one. stores like michaels and other bigbox craft/frame stores typically have ULTRA high prices just to then give you a "discount". most smaller framers don't play the sale game... and have more experience. just fyi...
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  • WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    PJRock75 wrote:
    I really like the fram job too....just wondering why you went with that poster after collecting for 15 years?? First one I got framed was SD '95...not because the poster image kicks ass (probably the ugliest one I have framed) but because it's signed by all the members of The Ramones and Pearl Jam.


    Wow! How did you get that poster signed? (and pics please!)
  • PJFAN_seattlePJFAN_seattle Posts: 2,965
    looks good but itd look better with matting.
    my grandma framed my poster for free! - shes a photographer/framer.
    Cool poster dude.
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  • joe2468joe2468 Posts: 3,049
    PJRock75 wrote:
    I really like the fram job too....just wondering why you went with that poster after collecting for 15 years?? First one I got framed was SD '95...not because the poster image kicks ass (probably the ugliest one I have framed) but because it's signed by all the members of The Ramones and Pearl Jam.


    i said the same thing...but it looks good with the rest of my living room ..i was going to frame one of my Emek Velvet revolver poster IN CRUSHED RED VELVET paper..put that poster is way to much $$$$$ to even look at let alone give it to someone to frame

    as for the poster you got....i would love to see a picture of it
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  • joe2468joe2468 Posts: 3,049
    CJMST3K wrote:
    i own a frame shop and art gallery. framing can be expensive, i agree. but consider a local framer, or at least get an estimate from one. stores like michaels and other bigbox craft/frame stores typically have ULTRA high prices just to then give you a "discount". most smaller framers don't play the sale game... and have more experience. just fyi...


    i was only going there for a price and stuff but i was all giddy and had to have done at that moment.. i WILL NEVER go there again..im going to make my next one .im sure it will come out just as good .if not better with real nice wood..i got all the tools. im a home builder in the hamptons..i build 30,000 sqf homes for the rich and famous .........................IM SURE I CAN BUILD A frame .. :lol:
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  • PJFAN_seattlePJFAN_seattle Posts: 2,965
    joe2468 wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    i own a frame shop and art gallery. framing can be expensive, i agree. but consider a local framer, or at least get an estimate from one. stores like michaels and other bigbox craft/frame stores typically have ULTRA high prices just to then give you a "discount". most smaller framers don't play the sale game... and have more experience. just fyi...


    i was only going there for a price and stuff but i was all giddy and had to have done at that moment.. i WILL NEVER go there again..im going to make my next one .im sure it will come out just as good .if not better with real nice wood..i got all the tools. im a home builder in the hamptons..i build 30,000 sqf homes for the rich and famous .........................IM SURE I CAN BUILD A frame .. :lol:

    yah do it!! but please use matting this time ;)
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  • joe2468joe2468 Posts: 3,049
    PJ_kidd121492 wrote:
    joe2468 wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    i own a frame shop and art gallery. framing can be expensive, i agree. but consider a local framer, or at least get an estimate from one. stores like michaels and other bigbox craft/frame stores typically have ULTRA high prices just to then give you a "discount". most smaller framers don't play the sale game... and have more experience. just fyi...


    i was only going there for a price and stuff but i was all giddy and had to have done at that moment.. i WILL NEVER go there again..im going to make my next one .im sure it will come out just as good .if not better with real nice wood..i got all the tools. im a home builder in the hamptons..i build 30,000 sqf homes for the rich and famous .........................IM SURE I CAN BUILD A frame .. :lol:

    yah do it!! but please use matting this time ;)


    you got a thing for matting ....... :lol:
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  • PJFAN_seattlePJFAN_seattle Posts: 2,965
    joe2468 wrote:

    you got a thing for matting ....... :lol:


    haha yah i have a thing about borders and matting. if im at school making a poster i have to put borders ont he pics or else i feel weird lol.
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