framed poster thread

jambayleaf wrote:

There are a couple of other band's posters, but, as you see, it's primarily Pearl Jam. Just shows we've been to (with the exception of Kenyon Hall).

aus_suz wrote:

Very cool..............can I stay in your basement also...:)
Would u let me play your Benaroya Vinyl?........
Who got the other half of the setlist??......
Love the Ev posters look great framed..........:)

NinaInToronto wrote:

So I'm getting my EV Batmobile poster framed at Michael's at the 50% off sale.. dropped it off earlier today (the girl working there couldn't stop gushing about how beautiful the poster is!). I can't say I'm too happy with the pricing either. I was expecting $100 MAX since it's supposed to be half price, but the estimate she first gave me was $250?! With the sale?! Eeeesh. Dashed my hopes straight to the ground =P. She said that they have the sale fairly often, and I actually replied with something like, "Well, yeah, who would pay $500 for a framing job?" She said that the value was good because of the sheer QUALITY I was getting. Heh.

I ended up paying $150 for two layers of matting (a thin blue outline to match the blue in the print and a thicker white around it) with a thin black frame. Apparently I also paid for the glass, because it's "museum quality" glass and the poster shouldn't fade..

I have a couple questions, though, guys!

First, is the special glass worth it? You know, the kind that reflects the sun's rays so the print doesn't fade? Because that's what cost me the most.

Second, would you recommend going to smaller places to frame this kind of stuff? I'm just a bit hesitant because I'm not sure they have the best materials.. or care. But maybe they have superior materials and care than a bigger store like Michael's? This poster's the first thing I've ever custom framed.

Thanks! . And I'll post a photo of the framed poster when it's ready! Can't wait!

NinaInToronto wrote:

So I'm getting my EV Batmobile poster framed at Michael's at the 50% off sale.. dropped it off earlier today (the girl working there couldn't stop gushing about how beautiful the poster is!). I can't say I'm too happy with the pricing either. I was expecting $100 MAX since it's supposed to be half price, but the estimate she first gave me was $250?! With the sale?! Eeeesh. Dashed my hopes straight to the ground =P. She said that they have the sale fairly often, and I actually replied with something like, "Well, yeah, who would pay $500 for a framing job?" She said that the value was good because of the sheer QUALITY I was getting. Heh.

I ended up paying $150 for two layers of matting (a thin blue outline to match the blue in the print and a thicker white around it) with a thin black frame. Apparently I also paid for the glass, because it's "museum quality" glass and the poster shouldn't fade..

I have a couple questions, though, guys!

First, is the special glass worth it? You know, the kind that reflects the sun's rays so the print doesn't fade? Because that's what cost me the most.

Second, would you recommend going to smaller places to frame this kind of stuff? I'm just a bit hesitant because I'm not sure they have the best materials.. or care. But maybe they have superior materials and care than a bigger store like Michael's? This poster's the first thing I've ever custom framed.

Thanks! . And I'll post a photo of the framed poster when it's ready! Can't wait!

PearlJen401 wrote:

It sounds great! I can't wait to see photo's. I'm in the process of framing two posters. The first time that I'll custom frame PJ posters. I did custome frame a small drawing that a friend made me at Michaels a few year ago and it was expensive but it turned out nice. There is a smaller shop my husband told me about that is near us and I'd like to give them a chance but I'm so nervous about them being ruined. I wish I was more creative so I could do it myself.

Your color choices sound great. I don't know about the materials so i can give you any input there, but I would have done the same with the glass, if they said it's better I would've believed them too.

jblagg wrote:

I think Michael's is a joke. Their "50% off sale" is total garbage. They just inflate their price quotes, and then give you the "discount." They would never be able to actually charge $500 for a framing job.

Mom and pop stores can vary in quality, but generally its a much better way to go. The materials are the same, and they will care much, much more than the teenager who frames your print at Michael's. The mom and pop stores NEED your business much more, and want you to be a repeat customer. You have a much better chance of forming a relationship and getting an actual opinion at a smaller place. Ask around and get some recommendations. Personally, I would be more nervous leaving my stuff at a Michael's than at a smaller shop.

PearlJamOnToast wrote:

You found a blue to match it? Wow, I couldn't...wound up going with a black frame and matt....we couldn't find any color mats to correctly match the colors in the poster. Looking forward to seeing your job....and IMO Michaels sucks, take it to a mom and pop place. As for the UV glass...it's worth it if it's going to be in the sites of direct sunlight.

FuBaR wrote:

Wow, unreal, where did you get the ledges that the posters sit on? I may have to steal this idea from you!

decides2dream wrote:

thus far, have had only one pj fan as an overnight guest in the room. haha.


and actually, that is a prebought frame. i knew i'd seen em, just took a bit of hunting to find it again. it's 2 thick pieces of plexi with 2 silver magnets that hold it together. simple and easy, and this way you can still view both sides of the picks. i bought the frame at bed, bath and beyond...had a hell of a time tracking it down. i think plexi frames were more popular in the 80s.

bazzer wrote:

Not at all. Even UV glass won't protect from direct sunlight for long. Even low levels of light and artificial lighting (particularly fluorescent) will fade it over time.