Picture frame

[Fish]

How do you guys use a portrait frame? Using an 8x10, Do you take out the glass or make a deeper frame? I used a reg. frame I got from the dollar store. I used 1/4" BB. Not finished yet but I'll upload when I do. Thanks-

[amazingkevin]

Ok, lets see it! I need all the help i can get with frames that are quick and easy.

[Multifasited]

For me, It depends on the project ,frames really help or take away from a project .Actually it can become an important part of the project ,set's the mood !

Needs to be compatable with the scene or picture .IMO 

[keefie]

I buy my frames in bulk at £1.80 each for an 8" x 10" frame (I couldn't make them for that)  When I take the glass out a 4mm birch ply will fit in perfectly.

[LarryEA]

I agree with Carl.

Also, no glass.

I always have a problem when I put the backer on, makes it too 

thick for standard frames.

 

Me

[Clayton717]

I buy my frames now. I used to make my own but I can't make them for what I can buy them for. I leave the glass in now too. I use 1/8" BB, for the backer I use matting board,(heavy weight poster board)

[Travis]

I keep the glass in mostly because I hate dusting them.  

[Fish]

Thanks, I think buying frames is going to be a lot easier.

[Sparkey]

I make my frames at work. They are just a normal frame thickness. I use a thin Plexiglas, 1/4" plywood and a 1/4"foam backer. It all just barely comes out flush with the back of the frame.

[heppnerguy]

I have just started using frames and I too  believe it is worth a buck or two and makes the work much nicer. I buy mine from garage sales and the Dollar Tree, I really do not need to add any costs to my work to invest only $1 or less to set it off.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[maine schroller]

I too am using picture frames from dollar tree and walmart. I too have issues with the backing not quite closing with the 18 inch wood inside. Any suggestions? Also had some portraits warp in the sun at a show, any ideas would be apreciated.

[Phantom Scroller]

I do both with and without and buy most of my frames for a store out in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire for a couple of £3-5 each depending on the look and if they don't fit after taking out the glass I make my own and now I have loads of sheets of  8 x 12 glass sheets in the workshop. oops.  Roly

[stu]

I make my frames projects usually 3/8 thick backer 1/8 ply, felt or foam no glass as people like to touch

Stu

[Fish]

Thanks. I've only bought 4 so far and am already don't know what I'm gonna do with the glass

[wombatie]

I buy my frames from a cheap store and leave the glass in.

 

Marg

[KurtP]

I get my frames from the Dollar Store. Here is an example of one of the frames.

I cut the wood to fit in the inside black plastic piece and I paint the backer that comes with the frame black.

 

 

 

 

[Multifasited]

I ran across a aid to this problem ,I talked to a friend at hobby lobby ,and those clear cylinders they display their artifical flowers in are mylar ,I had her ask her if I could buy some new ones .I think they said .25 ea. I 30 of them I replace the glass with pc,won't shatter when dropped and very thin and savers space Holds up well ! I thought I'd pass it along fo the glass users!Carl

[WayneMahler]

I make my own frames. Depends on the project as to how deep. You can stain them to enhance the project or install glass. Most are deep enough to give it the "shadow box" look. Works good for me.

[dgman]

I too make my own frames. This way I can control the look of the finished project and by making the frame to fit the portrait, I don't have to worry about sizing the portrait to fit the frame.

I prefer simplicity over a fancy frame, just enough to set the portrait off.

Here is a Charles Dearing pattern done on 1/8" oak plywood with a stained Baltic birch backer, framed in a 5/8" thick Mahogany frame with no glass. The frame is built around the portrait, all glued together so the frame is not removable and does not require any reinforcements at the corners.

[ike]

I buy my frames at garage sales( if I can find decent frames) also I buy them at church rummage sales.Useally at 50 cent a frame but never over 75 cents. ( if thay are decent frames) I now have 10 frames ready for pictures.

[merlin]

Get most of my frames from family store couple bucks for an 8x10, if no glass even cheaper.

If the picture is not too fancy no glass.

 

***Merlin***

[GrampaJim]

I tried making my frames, and that is NOT something I can do well enough.  Now I buy them on sale at Hobby Lobby.  The Goodwill stores are a great place to find them too.

 

Jim

[koehler788]

I was able to find some frames at Wal-Mart - The company that made them is CANOPY. These have worked real well with my portraits (and I didn't have to remove the glass)