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David Pelletier
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I think I might be going the same route, didn't realize the cost to get
some framing done. What size book would you recommend? So far sizes
range from 11x14 up to 16x20 with a few inbetween.
Dave.
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Lloyd White
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I use an 11x17 portfolio that has worked well so far.
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David Pelletier
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| Posted: 07 August 2008 at 9:12pm | IP Logged | 3
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The more I think about it the more I'm leaning towards the whole
portfolio idea, thanks guys, I'll head over to the art supply houses to
pick one out, now I can afford to add to the Black Widow collection,
Watch out Ari, I'm right behind you!!!
Dave.
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Paul Greer
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| Posted: 07 August 2008 at 9:53pm | IP Logged | 4
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Dave, I'd go for a 13x19 portfolio. Some 11x17 art boards are really 11.5x17 (or 11x18) and will not fit into an 11x17 portfolio.
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Dave Aikins
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| Posted: 07 August 2008 at 10:16pm | IP Logged | 5
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David-
I use gallery Solutions frames by Pinnacle. They have this nice frame that has a cool double matte for 11x14.
Now, the frame fits your 11x17 art, but is gonna crop off a bit from the top and bottom when you look at it on the wall. It's rarely a problem, but the trade of for any awkward viewing is that the frames are $25.
I got mine at Mejier during a buy-one-get-one-free sale.
Got my whole wall full of frames for $200.
can't beat it!
I also use the Itoya art porfolios. I have 4 different sizes that I use for my pages, commissions and sketches.
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Mike Steele
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I agree on the 13x19 portfolio. I bought a couple pages that I had to trim to fit in the 11x17 --- finally decided I didn't like cutting them.
No my pages "swim" in the large portfolio pages --- darn it all.
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Fred J Chamberlain
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I use the portfolio as well, though have become smitten with a framing service that I discovered on ebay. Frame it again sam makes frame to ordered specifications. It is a small business and the guy does quality work. The most appealing aspects to the frames are their sturdiness, the easy manner in which the top portion is attached by dowels and easily slide off to change artwork, and the crazy cheap price of $22 a pop. He combines shipping, so whether you buy 1 frame or 20, he charges very reasonable shipping of $7 (I think). You can also get them in a variety of colors. I ordered 1 to check them out last fall and dug it so much that I ordered more for myself and grabbed a handful for my buddies. Check it out:
http://www.frameitagainsam.com/
Not sure that he'd even remember me, but feel free to tell him that I sent ya!
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David Pelletier
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| Posted: 08 August 2008 at 7:30am | IP Logged | 8
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Who's better then you guys?? Thanks for the ideas and suggestions,
looks like a busy weekend checking out some of these potential
solutions. I feel I'll be doing a combination of both the portfolio and
checking out Mr. Aikins and Mr. Chamberlains recommendations. How can I
thank you guys?
Dave.
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Fred J Chamberlain
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Just send me one of your extra pieces of artwork and we'll call it even. ;)
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David Pelletier
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Not asking for too much now, are we? If I had any "extra" pieces, they
all have a place to fill so no extras for quite some time.
Dave.
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Mr. Chamberlain, Just finished checking out the Frame-it-again-sam
site, now why can't the big stores think outside of the box for a
change, great stuff, gives plenty of options to try, and affordable.
Thanks for sharing!!
Dave.
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Absolutely. I'm glad the big places aren't doing it, since I'd rather give the cash to the little guys anyways.
He is really easy to deal with.
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