Printing/Framing...

MagicMarker

I'm hoping to get a shot printed over the next few days or so, probably 10x8 or something. I can see from searching this forum that there are plenty of printing options, but not much about framing...

So, what do you all usually do? I see photobox has a framing option but it's just a normal wooden frame. I'd like to have it done the way i do it on PS, so photo>white background>black frame... So, i'm unsure how that's done? Do i have to introduce the white background with the canvas size in PS? Or is it a case of buying an oversized frame with space for the white background...

This probably seems like a silly question but i've never printed anything before!

Oh, and which is the best place to go to personally, to see sample frames? This is going to be a gift so i'd like it to look good!

kgiller

Not entirely sure myself what most people do, but friends of mine usually get the print, mount it on a white card background (bigger than the print) and then put that into the appropriate sized frame.

So if print is 10X8, get a white card thats 12X10 or whatever and a frame thats the same size (12X10).

Ask stcstc, he does it.

petercox

If you're going to frame your images then it pays to frame them for the long haul - that means using archival materials and getting a custom framer to do it for you.

You should always use mount board rather than just have the image stuck to a piece of card. This makes sure the print itself does not come into contact with the glass and possibly stick to it.

You can choose whatever colour you like for the mount, but white is generally best in my opinion.

If you're in Dublin, then try Baggot Framing on Eastmoreland Place (http://www.baggotframing.ie). They're not the cheapest around, but they will do quality work which lasts.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Peter

stcstc

if you need some help

give me a shout

i agree with peter about using good materials, but it does depend on what purpose the image has as to what budget you spend on it

Dades

Appletons in Stillorgan (Dublin) do every type of custom framing, or they have buckets of frames/cards which you can buy to try it yourself.

cooligPhoto

If you're feeling brave you can have a go yourself.

Easons on O'Connell Street sell all you need.

You can do as I did...

Buy a bevelled cutter, a modelling knife for finishing corners, some spray adhesive and a large T-Square. They also sell the mounting board (black and white).

I print 13"x19", buy an A2 frame, 2 sheets of A2 mounting board, bevel-cut one at 5.5cm from each edge, stick the print to the other one and drop them in the frame. It's not a professional job but people do think I've had my prints professionally framed. With a bit more practice I'll have them looking 99%.

For the special prints I have a relative who does them up north (retired framer with own workshop).

stcstc

Be very very careful with spray mount

some of them are not acid free and will bleed into the print over a quite short space of time

also spraying accurately without getting it on the print surface is not that easy

CabanSail

I also Window Mount my prints. The Ruler, Bevel Cutter, Mechanical Pencil, Double Sided Tape etc. cost me about €50. I use either Black or Cream 20 x 16 Matt Boards at €1 each.

It's not a big outlay if you are going to do a lot of them. If it's only a few then get them dome at 360dpi.

cooligPhoto

stcstc wrote: »

Be very very careful with spray mount

some of them are not acid free and will bleed into the print over a quite short space of time

also spraying accurately without getting it on the print surface is not that easy

What would you suggest as an alternative to spray mount?

I've just got some 100% cotton paper which I'm going to replace some of my framed work with this.

stcstc

use either acid free lamination system, but thats costs a bit for the kit
or use acid free tape and hinge hang the prints from the top