Why do artists insist on using oddball art print sizes? - Other Crafts

UL Uncle Laffo Member Atlanta Joined: Sep 18, 2007 Posts: 76	UL Uncle Laffo Posted posted on Sat, May 10, 2008 1:15 AM Actually the majority of the stuff I do is on stock size papers, one of which is 11 X 17, so that's not really so odd. Some of my stock is 502 x 610 mm so it seems to me the media would be the standard not the frame. It is Art after all, and I rarely say, "Hey it's time to do an 8 x 10." The best thing I've done is cultivate relationships with three or four Framers, I just don't have time to frame anymore. Stay away from the big places, it's a scam. There are hundreds of do it yourself frame kits available on line, you can order any length metal frame pieces you need and assemble them yourself. No saws needed. All you need is a flathead screw driver. If you want I can give you a step by step and what materials to use so you have an acid free, archival job for next to nothing. It's painfully easy. Laffo [ Edited by: Uncle Laffo 2008-05-10 01:27 ]

Actually the majority of the stuff I do is on stock size papers, one of which is 11 X 17, so that's not really so odd. Some of my stock is 502 x 610 mm so it seems to me the media would be the standard not the frame. It is Art after all, and I rarely say, "Hey it's time to do an 8 x 10." The best thing I've done is cultivate relationships with three or four Framers, I just don't have time to frame anymore. Stay away from the big places, it's a scam. There are hundreds of do it yourself frame kits available on line, you can order any length metal frame pieces you need and assemble them yourself. No saws needed. All you need is a flathead screw driver. If you want I can give you a step by step and what materials to use so you have an acid free, archival job for next to nothing. It's painfully easy.
Laffo

[ Edited by: Uncle Laffo 2008-05-10 01:27 ]

Post #379351 by Uncle Laffo on Sat, May 10, 2008 1:15 AM