Anybody Framed Their Lolla Creature Yet?

carolinabeerguy
carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
edited March 2011 in The Porch
I'm thinking about heading down to Michael's to get it framed. Anybody have a picture they could upload of theirs? I'm looking for ideas but not to spend a ton of money. Definitely going with acid free boards though. Also going to be getting my White Stripes poster from Fairfax framed at the same time. Most likely with a red mat. http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/64522
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  • Local Crew
    Local Crew Posts: 745
    dont go to michaels. i had 3 posters framed there and they all SUCK. i can live with one but i have to reframe 2. i am curious how you are going to do it though, i need to frame mine too. post some pics when its done. peace they are cheap for a reason.
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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
    If not Michael's, then where would you recommend? I went to Hobby Lobby and they didn't have the mat I wanted for my White Stripes poster so I decided just to go with a grey mat to match my wall. They called today and told me that they had ripped the acid free mat on accident and they don't order again until next Wednesday so it would be 2 weeks at the earliest. I went and picked it up and am going to look elsewhere.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • Local Crew
    Local Crew Posts: 745
    i have had good luck with just local framers in my area. i really hated my experience with micheals. look around is all i can say. good luck.
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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
    Any idea how much a decent frame job with one mat would cost? I'm looking for a black wood frame, regular plexiglass and acid free mats. Anybody with an estimate? Thanks in advance. Also, I don't want to do any of the work myself.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • MasterFramer
    MasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    adam42381 wrote:
    Any idea how much a decent frame job with one mat would cost? I'm looking for a black wood frame, regular plexiglass and acid free mats. Anybody with an estimate? Thanks in advance. Also, I don't want to do any of the work myself.

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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
    MasterFramer wrote:
    UV glazing is the only way to go man... UV Glass is more affordable than UV plexi
    Just the guy I was looking for. Any tips? I'm not good at this kind of thing and these are my first two posters I'm getting framed. Thanks for the info on the UV Glass. Is it heavy?
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,134
    I just frame them myself- but a $10 frame and there you go. And I actually bought it at Michael's- they were 50% off a couple of months ago.
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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
    LukinFan wrote:
    I just frame them myself- but a $10 frame and there you go. And I actually bought it at Michael's- they were 50% off a couple of months ago.
    Got any pictures? I want them to look good with a nice mat around them.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,518
    MasterFramer wrote:
    UV glazing is the only way to go man... UV Glass is more affordable than UV plexi
    PM Sent.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • Vedderman23
    Vedderman23 Posts: 862
    http://www.americanframe.com/
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  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    go padres.
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  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,058
    MasterFramer wrote:
    UV glazing is the only way to go man... UV Glass is more affordable than UV plexi
    where exactly do you buy this uv glass? or regular glass for that matter. if it's not gonna be in the light that much it really doesn't matter all that much. uv plexi costs as much as the frame and the matting, it's way overpriced.
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  • RandomLurker
    RandomLurker Posts: 26
    My approach:

    Acid-free backing board.
    UV Glass
    Clear spacers (separates glass from print - I usually don't mat)
    Plain black frame - Print stands on it's own merits, and fits in many different rooms/wall colors.

    American Frame is a good DIY approach.....or you can usually find a reputable shop - but it costs around $120 for a good sized print set up like this. It is all about what it is worth to you.
  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,058
    RandomLurker wrote:
    My approach:

    Acid-free backing board.
    UV Glass
    Clear spacers (separates glass from print - I usually don't mat)
    Plain black frame - Print stands on it's own merits, and fits in many different rooms/wall colors.

    American Frame is a good DIY approach.....or you can usually find a reputable shop - but it costs around $120 for a good sized print set up like this. It is all about what it is worth to you.
    it can be done on american frame for around 75 with the uv glass, 2 acid free mats, acid free board, it's hard to justify half of the costs being the plexi though.
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,134
    adam42381 wrote:
    Got any pictures? I want them to look good with a nice mat around them.
    I don't have any pics- but as soon as I get a better mat, I will send you one. They have all sorts of colors at Michaels. I have 6 other posters that I need to frame, so I'm waiting for another 50% off sale and then I'll buy some mats at the same time.
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  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,058
    LukinFan wrote:
    I don't have any pics- but as soon as I get a better mat, I will send you one. They have all sorts of colors at Michaels. I have 6 other posters that I need to frame, so I'm waiting for another 50% off sale and then I'll buy some mats at the same time.
    can you buy acid free mats that size cut there? i'm guessing you have to go back to where they do the framing in house?
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  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,983
    im going to frame mine pretty soon, once i get some more money or x mas :D

    gonna do a multi poster set up, thinking creature on the right, lolla ames on the left, then my ticket, wristband, and 4 picks from the show (1kol, 1 ed, 2 mike) arranged around it somehow.

    gonna be sweeeeet!
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  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,058
    bump cause curiosity killed the cat
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  • lukin321
    lukin321 Charlotte, NC Posts: 865
    RandomLurker wrote:
    My approach:

    Acid-free backing board.
    UV Glass
    Clear spacers (separates glass from print - I usually don't mat)
    Plain black frame - Print stands on it's own merits, and fits in many different rooms/wall colors.

    American Frame is a good DIY approach.....or you can usually find a reputable shop - but it costs around $120 for a good sized print set up like this. It is all about what it is worth to you.

    Do they sell the clear spacers at american frame?
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  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,058
    lukin321 wrote:
    Do they sell the clear spacers at american frame?
    you can get them in any arts & crafts store. you'll also have to buy the wire to hang it with. acid free linen tape is recommended for the matting too. still curious about the rest of the questions if anyone has any answers.
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