The Observation Deck

Ok, I know there are a lot of places in Lakewood that do framing, however I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has had experience with more then one of them and can tell me about there experiences with all of them. Quality, options/available, price, etc. I have several things I need to get framed and I would like to start getting them done soon, before they get damaged. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I have had art framed at Dead Horse Gallery(still there as a frame shop), the Pop Shop, and Local Girl Gallery, all did a great job.

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I've had things framed at Wobblefoot (Tubal Cogar also painstakingly restored two paintings by my husband's great grandmother and repaired the intricate frames as well) and at Art Forum (across from Beck Center).

Teresa

You are correct, I had Wobblefoot restretch and frame an oil. He did an amazing job, and
had Art Forum cut some mattes for me.

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Dose any one have any experience with the place on Madison between Morrison and Cordova? How are they? Also I dont know much of how this works. Do you bring in what you want framed and you discuss what kind of mate and frame you want? do they show you some options, or do they kind of just take the rains? Lastly, what kind of cost do you think I am looking at?

Christopher - cost will vary GREATLY ... depending on size of image; whether it will be single- or double-matted; quality of mat material (archival quality?); the type of framing material (wood, metal, plasic); quality of framing material; type of glass (UV protective, plexi, conservation glass, etc.) etc., etc., etc.

A good framer will work with you and ask lots of questions. If you do not have an "artistic eye;" trust theirs. But remember: this piece will ultimately hang on YOUR walls ... so YOU need to be happy! Discuss cost/quality options with the framer. You will be amazed at the cost range based on all the options you have. The overall cost will probably not vary TOO much from shop to shop ... but you ARE allowed to get quotes/estimates and do comparative shopping. Just be sure you are comparing apples to apples.

Bon chance!

Thanks Peter, I think that will help a lot. Now to pick a shop to go to, and which item to frame first!

Christopher Bindel wrote:Dose any one have any experience with the place on Madison between Morrison and Cordova? How are they? Also I dont know much of how this works. Do you bring in what you want framed and you discuss what kind of mate and frame you want? do they show you some options, or do they kind of just take the rains? Lastly, what kind of cost do you think I am looking at?

We have had some work done there and the quality is excellent.

When we travel we visit museums, and I buy a print of one of the works I like. We then take it to the framer, and she makes suggestions as to the size, complexity, and coloring of the frame, and mat. and what type of glass to use. She has obvious artistic talent, as shown in her recommendations. Good framing is not inexpensive, and varies with the size and complexity of the work. I seem to recall that one picture about 24 by 30 inches, with non reflective glass, cost about $200.

Thanks for the info Will. I know this is going to unfortunately cost a lot, which is why I want to spread out all the things I need framed over time. Also why I am asking this question, because if I'm going to spend that kind of money I want to make sure I get decent quality.

Christopher Bindel wrote:Thanks for the info Will. I know this is going to unfortunately cost a lot, which is why I want to spread out all the things I need framed over time. Also why I am asking this question, because if I'm going to spend that kind of money I want to make sure I get decent quality.

Christopher

No matter you might want to take all to framer, at same time so that they can get a feel where the wall of full collection is headed.

Also, you might want to discuss what gets "framed" and what gets mounted and hung.
If you are renting, sometimes it makes more sense to mount and hang, then buy frames
when you have the space owned.

Fine Art, should always be framed by professionals, for many reasons. Other stuff, can be
done very well with a trip to Pat Catan's.

Hope it helps.

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It does. I will probably wait on most of it until we get a place so we can figure out what we want where and make sure the frames go with the house, however I have one peice that I want to really get fram before then to protect it. It was somthing a friend of ourse made as a wedding present.

I think framing relates to the individual piece, not to some collection. I don't think of any museum, nor collection, that has a similar framing for all pieces of a particular genre. A work of art should stand on its own merits.