Framing prints - what size, colour etc?

[Brains]

When you frame a print how do you decide on what size of mount, colour, frame etc.

Is it a specific ratio? Does it depend on subject?

Or do you try and match the curtains to please the wife

 

[Venomator]

It has to be a mixture mainly of two things ... ... horses for courses and personal taste ... ... other than that I don't think there are any rules as such ... just practice and good taste ... :shrug:


There have been threads on this before I think ... you could try a search to see what comes up ...

 

[Mohain]

A window mount (matt) is usually 2" all round the photo, regardless of the size. An A3 print will fit nicely into a 20"x16" frame with a window mount cut to size (it's not exactly 2" all round but ...).

I've got my own matt cutting equipment now so I tend to crop my prints how I like, print them to fit in A3 and cut a window mount to fit the print for a 20"x16" frame.

Similarly an A4 print will fit into a 12"x16" frame with a matt 2"ish bigger all round

 

[Brains]

Thanks Mohain....I had thought that 50mm was reasonable (about 2 inch).

Where did you get your equipment from? Is it accurate? I used to use a cutter years ago but it was a bit hit and miss.

 

[Mohain]

I picked up some cheapo stuff from a random stationers and it was crap so bought a new cutter, rule and cutting matt from Hobbycraft. Can't remember the brand name, I'll have a look tonight but the rule and cutter were about £60 I think. The results are great and look the same as ones I've had done at a framers

 

[nigelcampbell]

Not sure how much you want to spend - but take a look at Longridge

http://www.longridge.co.uk/