Anybody have some good ideas for framing large pictures? I have some large maps that I want framed, but a friend of mine told me that getting custom frames at an art store like Michael's is really expensive.
What's a good way to build my own frame?
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>>1010804
Did you google it? Theres quite a bit of information. You will probably need a set of these for a start.
Sorry, m8. If you want a good way to build a frame, you gotta learn to frame like someone who's paid to do so. It's not difficult per se, but you're essentially paying for the cost of materials (bought wholesale), power tools & carpentry hardware (+ labor, which allows the framer to eat every now and then) when you go to Michael's or to anyone else for that matter. However, you can probably luck out by finding someone else, who isn't big box corporation, to do it, e.g. art gallery, local artist interest group, etc.
But if you got a miter saw and miter vice laying around, then I think you could pull it off yourself if you really have the desire to DIY.
>>1010804
It's all down to what sort of frame you want, thin frame or one with a lot of detail will be harder to make, a frame that is a little chunkier or more "rustic" less so, go check out YT for vids.
Also check junk shops and thrift stores, they often sell shitty pictures in great frames for pocket change, just buy it and put you picture in there instead.
>>1010804
I built the frames for these 4' x 2' LED panels last year. I started with 2"x2"x8' Framing Lumber and used a miter box to cut it into pieces at 45 degree angles. The pieces of metal in the corners are "3 in. Zinc-Plated Heavy Duty Corner Braces", which made it pretty easy to get everything lines up and hide imperfections.
>>1010804
just mount and hang them, frames look shit with maps
