r/framing

I have children who absolutely love to draw, and they create so much artwork that they always want us to display their pictures around the house. My partner and I came up with a concept we’re currently exploring involving a detachable/interchangeable frame system where children can easily insert and swap out their artwork, milestones, quotes, or personal creations to showcase them in a more intentional and stylish way.

We’re still trying to figure out the logistics and overall direction of the concept, but I’d really love honest feedback. Do you think this is something that would mainly appeal to children and parents, or do you think adults would also enjoy something like this for things like personal artwork, branding, motivational quotes, seasonal decor, etc.?

Any thoughts or input would genuinely be appreciated.

i’m not sure if i should do plain block colours or wood?? i like a double matting or accent matting, but it’s a gift so i also don’t want that to be crazy and no one else agrees it looks good here lol

also, how do those upload your image, well send it to you framed & matted websites fare these days? are they any good?

cheers

I don’t know anything about framing and this was my first time trying to hang things up. I just got these two pieces of art work from home goods so I’m not sure what material the frames are. I attempted to hang it up on the wire and the D ring hanger ripped out completely. Anyway to salvage this?

Hi everyone, I’m sick and tired of framing my own arts, truly I’d rather kms than do it again. I want to have someone else do it, specifically need:

• acrylic or cheap glass
• white mat cut to size
• a backing of some kind
• and framing the whole thing together

How much do you think it’ll cost me? I’ll go to whichever option is the cheapest, since I’m a student. Been finding frames on fb marketplace to save money, but swear to god putting a mat on a print has been my worst nightmare.

Thank you!

I have a custom size frame i painted i would like to find a print for , but the sizing is not standard, and awkward. What size print would suit it with a mount to look balanced ?

This piece is by Mike Altman in the Cincinnati Area. I mounted it and did a fun shadowbox style frame and used the colors in the painting to create a chaotic effect.

Do you think the frame is part of the artwork ??

I think about 6 years of glue dripping

I caught a glimpse of someone with a name tag carrying this 40" x 60" ish to the courier and asked for a picture. When they turned the art to me I said "oh no, I mean the hanger."

I told the individual in my experience, the drings at least go the other way.

I was promptly brushed off. Oh the joy of the art world.

I have an old wooden frame that’s missing the hardware to secure the glass and artwork.

The inner frame has two grooves and the glass-poster-cardboard assembly is almost exactly the height of the first groove. Clearly some hardware is intended to be slotted in the groove to fix everything in place but I haven’t been able to figure out what I need to buy—any suggestions appreciated

This piece is ~500 years old (an antiphonal page from 16th century Spain or Italy). I found it at the thrift and adopted it, as it was relevant to my undergrad studies. However, I don't think I have the money for preservation framing. What can I do myself or ask for that won't break the bank? It looks like it was last framed mid-century, so I'm not sure what kind of glass it would have. The back is just cardboard and the vellum touches the glass. What do I do?

Does anyone recognize this moulding and can tell me who the vendor is and whether or not it has been discontinued?

The client wants us to add more to the collection and the original framer retired a few years back.