For the 3:2 ratio users that frame their pictures

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Right, this is starting to do my head in :bang:

I want to mount and frame a 3:2 ratio image.

In particular I have a picture that I've had printed which is 18" x 12" which is the 3:2 canon ratio and if I want a 2" border then I need a 22" x 16" frame which remains 3:2.

Can I find a suitable frame, can I heck :bang:

Now, I could adjust my mount to give the top and sides an equal size and have a thicker base but the particular image wont suit it this time, it really needs an even mount border.

So, for those of you that are 3:2 users and frame your images, is there somewhere you source 3:2 frames or what exactly do you do? :shrug::thinking::thinking:
 
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Kalaidascope do bespoke frames, very good quality too.

Surely a local frame shop could make something?
 
ajax_andy said:
Try Amazon... I've managed to get some pretty odd frame sizes from there that I couldn't in any of the shops
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Done a search for the size I want and there's about 10000 results of which the first few pages aren't even the right size :eek: even going into the subdivision of home and kitchen theres 380 or so with almost every one from one supplier and none are the right size :bang::'(:'(

Worth a shot though.
 
cambsno said:
Kalaidascope do bespoke frames, very good quality too.

Surely a local frame shop could make something?
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graphilly said:
Local frame shop.
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Aye, I think that's what I'll have to do I just don't understand why practically all frames off the shelf are not in a 3:2 aspect given the fact that all 35mm film cameras are that ratio!:bang:

It seems with the mass use of digital over film that we've lost the most common frame ratio on the planet??
 
Just had a look on one of only 2 local framers I know of here as they have an online system and the charge for their frame in the size I want is £30 to £40 depending on width of frame, ie the moulding and this is with acrylic glazing.

After a google to define acrylic glazing I dont think Id be that happy with that frankly what with it being scratch prone and static susceptible too.
 
Local framers. I've a few I can use and all will do bespoke framing.

To source my framers I contacted them via email/phone, then popped in to see them, get an idea of frames (I have some samples). Then when I need to get something framed I email for a quote for the size I want. I then leave in the photo, collect it a day or so later with mount, frame, back type of choice and shrink wrapped if I want for delivery to customer. Only started doing this recently but it's working ok so far.
 
Donnie said:
Right, this is starting to do my head in :bang:

I want to mount and frame a 3:2 ratio image.

In particular I have a picture that I've had printed which is 18" x 12" which is the 3:2 canon ratio and if I want a 2" border then I need a 22" x 16" frame which remains 3:2.

Can I find a suitable frame, can I heck :bang:

Now, I could adjust my mount to give the top and sides an equal size and have a thicker base but the particular image wont suit it this time, it really needs an even mount border.

So, for those of you that are 3:2 users and frame your images, is there somewhere you source 3:2 frames or what exactly do you do? :shrug::thinking::thinking:
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A 22 x 16 frame is not 3:2, a 24x16 would be 3:2
 
Go and speak to your local framer and do a deal with them. Use them all the time and ask for preferential rates
 
ShoeQueen said:
Local framers. I've a few I can use and all will do bespoke framing.

To source my framers I contacted them via email/phone, then popped in to see them, get an idea of frames (I have some samples). Then when I need to get something framed I email for a quote for the size I want. I then leave in the photo, collect it a day or so later with mount, frame, back type of choice and shrink wrapped if I want for delivery to customer. Only started doing this recently but it's working ok so far.
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I've popped in to see both today and one is pretty much the same as thier online price, ie £30+ each but I wasn't impressed by the quality, the other Im just back from and was quoted £55+ though better quality.

simonkit said:
Local framers are best bet...online companies like "Framesbypost" and "Readymadeframes" also supply frames to cover most of the 3:2 ratios.

Simon
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Cheers Simon I'll have a look :thumbs: (edit) Just been looking and quite impressed but just saw they have a minimum order value of £150 :-(

mortimerhill said:
A 22 x 16 frame is not 3:2, a 24x16 would be 3:2
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Yep, I did cotton onto this earlier when I was out, it's one of those math things that should be right but isn't.

i.e. 18 x 12 is 3:2 and I want a 2" border all the way round, so that's 22 x 16 however that's not 3:2 :bonk::bonk:

Tugster said:
Go and speak to your local framer and do a deal with them. Use them all the time and ask for preferential rates
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As above already done this but little joy and I don't do enough framed products to be putting a lot of business thier way yet :-/
 
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The mistake you're making is trying to keep the ratio the same AND an equal border all the way round, doesn't work that way!

I was told that the frame sizes all hark back to the different camera types that were commonly used for different size works, before 35mm became the norm.

I was told to try picturelizard, I've not done so yet so this is second hand untested tips, but I know their prices looked good!
 
Yeah, I just couldn't get my head round the fact that adding the same amount all the way round actually affects the ratio :bonk::bonk:

Ill add picturelizard to my list and have a gander though :thumbs:
 
Hey it could be worse, you could have argued till you were blue in the face that it wouldn't affect the ratio, and only admit defeat very sheepishly when it was drawn out on paper... not that I know anyone that might have done that many years ago... :whistling:
 
Donnie, try Manor Frames in Peterborough. They are superb and a great price. Tell them I sent you ;)
 
I feel your pain - also gets more confusing as frame sizes are measured on the inside of the frame so you need to bear that in mind when telling a client as most people will assume the frame size is the outside of the frame.

Does my head in but another vote for Kaleidescope - you can easily create your own templates / mattes etc and order online.
 
Local framers are the best (and usually cheapest)!
 
ryanyboy said:
Donnie, try Manor Frames in Peterborough. They are superb and a great price. Tell them I sent you ;)
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Cheer Ryan, might just do that! :-)

EOS_JD said:
Local framers are the best (and usually cheapest)!
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You'd think so but my two seem either quite expensive for a not great product, or probably reasonable priced for a quality one. In fact having just checked Loxley, they do a framed print service for the same price as my local framer for just the frame/mount etc.

Boich said:
I feel your pain - also gets more confusing as frame sizes are measured on the inside of the frame so you need to bear that in mind when telling a client as most people will assume the frame size is the outside of the frame.

Does my head in but another vote for Kaleidescope - you can easily create your own templates / mattes etc and order online.
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Cheers, added to bookmarks :-)
 
Wow - Mine are about half to one third of the price!
 
Caledonia Fine Arts kevin. Based in Lesmahagow. Very good and they'll deliver locally too (tell David I recommended them) ;)
 
Donnie said:
From where? Don't suppose they are online?
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They are but not sure where they deliver to. I usually get the frames and insert the images myself although if you supply the prints they will also frame them.

www.calydee.com
 
EOS_JD said:
Caledonia Fine Arts kevin. Based in Lesmahagow. Very good and they'll deliver locally too (tell David I recommended them) ;)
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Thanks Jim, will check them out.
 
We make frames all the time in weird and wonderful sizes for photographers, artists, crafty people etc. etc. all at reasonable prices

I think you will find that some framers try to charge a premium if they are members of the FATG (Fine Art Trade Guild) or some of the print houses that farm stuff out and have it sent to you.

Most framers would prefer to have prints sent to them then the measuring and fitting are correct, we had one yesterday order a mount and frame for a kennel club pedigree certificate, when they arrived to pick it up with the certificate the mount was too big as they had measured it wrong. They ended up having to buy two mounts, one of which went into the bin!
 
Framing!

I love it.

Being originally from Lesmahagow I know 'Auld Davie' fairly well (grew up across the road from him).

Not all framers are working to the same level. anybody can apply and merit the FATG tag but this doesn't mean the they are working to those standards.

We use a local framer - Ian Kenny Framing.

We do get preferential rates but this still does not make them 'cheap' for certain mouldings we'll pay a similar price to loxley (minus prints) but all our frames are wood or Aluminium. Work is carried out to a higher Standard than anywhere I've seen.
(I was recently in the shop when a client brought a Large frame in that had been done by another local well know tog as the picture had slipped. Turns out it had been held in by sellotape - Even had the cheek to sign the mount)


A framer will make you any mount you like - A good framer will advise on what mount will suit best.
 
Stevie I know the studio (bought some art from art from Scott Naismith a few years ago that still hangs on my walls).

I agree that their framing is excellent and better than most (you do pay for what you get). And I rate them better than Loxley.

:)
 
Try the frame shop on the High St at the river end they do custom frames and are quite good.
 
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