Off Topic: Where can I buy frames?

[fdi]

Many metal frames are too thin to really look any good.

A classic photo frame is the Nielsen 11 or 12 which is very just a little more than 1/4 inch wide. The goal was that frame and mat should not detract from the image. Personally, I prefer something a little more significant like the 117 which is closer to 1/2 inch. I am curious what width yourself and others prefer?

Cheers,
Mark

[dobson]

I make my own frames, the same as Mr. Draper. A table saw and a good miter gauge is all you really need. Frames are technically easy to produce and can be done fairly quickly with practice.

I enjoy that the finished print is entirely my own creation and design. You also have many more options (at least with wood frames), when you make your own. Commercial wood frames tend to be very poor quality lumber and construction. When I make my own frames, I am free to choose the perfect wood in terms of color and texture without resorting to dyes and stains.

I'm not sure I save money over commercial framing, but I do get exactly what I want.

Phillip Dobson


A question for Steven: What is this "frame filler" you use?

[fike]

A classic photo frame is the Nielsen 11 or 12 which is very just a little more than 1/4 inch wide. The goal was that frame and mat should not detract from the image. Personally, I prefer something a little more significant like the 117 which is closer to 1/2 inch. I am curious what width yourself and others prefer?

Cheers,
Mark
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I tend to go a different direction.  With my large format panoramic images I use a Nielsen Profile 99.  It is wide at 1 3/8" .  I like it in their matte black color.  Certainly a matte and frame shouldn't distract from the image.  A good combination of matte, frame and glass serve to magnify the impact of the image by compartmentalizing the image and separating it from the background. I don't think that is necessarily accomplished by using a thin frame.

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