aliensarchive
Sr Member
Does anyone have any examples of what they have done to their maps? I'm looking to get mine done but unsure of which direction to go in.
Framing a Time Bandits Map?
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TheMechanic
Sr Member
I'm a custom picture framer with over 10 years experience. What you should do is go to your local frame shop and talk to a framer. (Stay away from places like Michaels who don't know what they're doing and offer ridiculous discounts every day. 40% off? 40% off of what???)
Anyway, a competent framer should be able to guide you through the many different ways to frame your map.
They'll go over options like whether you want a mat, multiple mats, float mounting on a mat board background etc. Then they'll help you choose a frame and the right glass.
Whatever you choose I suggest getting Conservation Glass which has a 98% U.V. filter. It looks like regular glass but the U.V. filtering properties are insurance against fading.
If I can be of any help, just let me know.
Anyway, a competent framer should be able to guide you through the many different ways to frame your map.
They'll go over options like whether you want a mat, multiple mats, float mounting on a mat board background etc. Then they'll help you choose a frame and the right glass.
Whatever you choose I suggest getting Conservation Glass which has a 98% U.V. filter. It looks like regular glass but the U.V. filtering properties are insurance against fading.
If I can be of any help, just let me know.
Knowone251
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As a picture framer I would tell you to go one of two ways. Either go with a 2.5"-3" black mat with a regular bevel and white core and a simple black frame( the mat with the white bevel draws your eyes into the image. when ever your are framing remember that you want to see the artwork, not the frame.) OR I would go with no mat and an almost rustic, old world type frame. But its always what your eye likes best. And make sure that they are using acid free mats, foamboard, and spring for the conservation glass(99% uv protective) or museum glass(99% uv protective and AMAZING clarity) if you can afford it.
R.P. McMurphy
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Eddie, Love how that came out. Looks great!
Man that turned out beautiful!
I keep mine rolled up in a leather fly fishing rod case.
I keep mine rolled up in a leather fly fishing rod case.
TheSt.LouisKid
Sr Member
I bought a ready made wood frame at Michaels for under $20.
Eaglewood
Sr Member
I got a very old Bible leaf page and a brass presentation plaques under it framed at Michaels a couple of years ago. They did a multiple matting with different textures and a separate cut out area for the plaque under the leaf. I was blown away at how professional and beautiful it looked. The person who waited on me took a lot of time helping me select the right mat textures and colors as well as the frame. The care theyntook with the Bible leaf(it was very very old and irreplaceable) was fantastic.
Sonnot all Michaels can be put into the same bushel.
The cost was very reasonable as well and they got it done very quickly.
Knowone251
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Eaglewood, let me tell you that your experience is not very common. A good portion of the work done in my shop is fixing the mistakes from the Micheales up the road. Most of the frames there are not cut in house, are assembled by teens making minium wage, and (the most important part in my mind) Michales keeps their base rate artificially high so that they can offer "60%" discounts. Their 60% discount is about the base rate for a frame at my shop. Now if you are looking for a dirt cheap premade poly frame (most frame shops don't deal in plastic) its the place to go. But if you can, support your local framers instead of a huge corporate store thats going to make all of its profit off of scrappbooking supplies. Now not all small frame shops are run by angels either. I just took apart an original water color that had been framed at another local shop. The lady was not happy with the look and wanted it redone. The other shop had used super tacky adhesive transfer to glue the mat directly to the artwork. I had to call her up and tell her that her very expensive piece of art had been ruined by the previous shop. Moral of the story, shop around a bit and look for online reviews. Get a few quotes and go with the shop that you feel the most comfortable with.
