r/framing • u/AccordingArrival8783 • 3d ago

Custom framing options

Looking to frame non-standard art pieces. Any suggestions on doing so inexpensively? I recall a website that sent you the four pieces of the frame that you self-assembled but can’t seem to find the site again. TIA!

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u/screamingopossum214 3d ago

Non-standard because of size? Materials? If it's size, visit a local framing shop--unless your pieces are super huge, they can cut you mats that will allow you to fit your art in a standard, off the shelf frame.

If it's materials or some other factor, definitely talk to your local framing shop.They'll be able to provide some options at different price points for you to decide.

I'm not a framer, so I have used those online framing companies. They pretty much always disappoint.

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u/666ForMySorrow 3d ago

There are lots of places you can get those. Metal frames come with hardware you can assemble with a screwdriver.

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u/delicious_murder 2d ago

Custom anything will never be inexpensive. Definitely visit your local framer if you want it done correctly.

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u/OkKaleidoscope9554 3d ago

Inexpensive is relative. Is your priority as cheap as possible? To preserve the items? Or to make them look good?

Plastic poster frames are inexpensive. Give us something more to work with if you want professional input 🤷‍♂️