Best way to save money on framing your work!

[hungariancontessa]

What, where, and how is the best way to frame your work with paying out a small fortune. I need to have some pieces framed for a gallery show. They want me to frame everything so that they will be ready to sell in the gallery.
Any suggestions?
Thank you

[Singular]

To frame original work, I would recommend going to an art and crafts store like Michaels (http://michaels.com/art/online/home). They do custom framing for unique sized art. They also have a large stock of frames for typical sized work. You can often get 50% discounts there using coupons or going during a sale.

If you would like something more simple, just for finishing purposes, I would recommend buying your materials from Home Depo or Lowes. You can get molding or trim by the foot and build your frame. I often use lattice stripping and nail it to my framed canvas. Then paint it white or black, just to finish off the painting. It is simple, yet effective.

good luck,
Joe

[hungariancontessa]

Thank you for the reply and the great ideas. I didn't think to try Lowes or Home depot!

Thanks again for the help.

[hazelnice]

thanks fr that link singular. its very helpful. keep up the good work.

[arlenemurals]

I have gotten wonderful, ornate and expensive frames at garage and estate sales, for very little money- I push out the old canvases and stretch new canvas to fit. These are very very cheap and its fun to go out and see what you will find on a nice saturday afternoon

[johnwalkeasy]

Hobby Lobby sells some nice frames.

[marume]

Frames4Less is hands down the best framing solution ive used without paying a great deal of money. They say 3 days turnaround but with shipping it takes about a week, i usually like my work done in less than 3 days but watever, its worth the compromise!

http://www.frames4less.com

[johnlobbs]

Thanks for sharing this information to save money on framing your work. I found this post really helpful as well as informative. Keep sharing more such posts.

[ehoeveler]

Joe, Alrlene, John and Marume - thanks for the tips,
especially the Home Depot - cheap and E-Z!

[artauction]

Framing and proper protection for your art is crucial, and adds to the beauty and
value of your collection.

1. Buy what you love.
2. Match the frames to the artwork.
3. Get UV glass if the artwork is important to you.
4. When hanging galleries, hang the biggest in the middle and move outward.
5. Think outside of the box for hanging materials.