Frames/Mattes for 13x19" prints?

[tmlphoto]

I wonder if anyone has found a good source of stock frames with mattes for the 19x13 inch prints produced by the Canon i9900. I have found some sites with stock 24x20 frames, but this produces a matte that is narrower at the top & bottom than it is side to side for a horizontal print. Stock precut mattes would be great also. TIA.

[T.D.Alexander]

I wonder if anyone has found a good source of stock frames with mattes for the 19x13 inch prints produced by the Canon i9900. I have found some sites with stock 24x20 frames, but this produces a matte that is narrower at the top & bottom than it is side to side for a horizontal print. Stock precut mattes would be great also. TIA.

Redimat will do custom cuts for you if they don't already stock that size. If you're ordering more than 20 I think they waive the setup fee for the cut. Try:

www.redimat.com

-Tim

[patch29]

I moved your thread to the digital darkroom, since accessories is more for camera related accs.



I have a friend that orders all his frames from http://www.americanframe.com/
for standard metal frames.

What type of frames are you looking for?

[tmlphoto]

I moved your thread to the digital darkroom, since accessories is more for camera related accs.



I have a friend that orders all his frames from http://www.americanframe.com/
(http://www.americanframe.com/%20%3Cbr%20/%3E) for standard metal frames.

What type of frames are you looking for?
Thanks. I wasn't sure where to post this. I'm mostly interested in wood frames. Right now I'm interested in black frames with white mattes for some b&w prints. I have found some sources for custom frames & mattes, but stock items are always cheaper.

[Sam]

I wonder if anyone has found a good source of stock frames with mattes for the 19x13 inch prints produced by the Canon i9900. I have found some sites with stock 24x20 frames, but this produces a matte that is narrower at the top & bottom than it is side to side for a horizontal print. Stock precut mattes would be great also. TIA.
Here are a few stites I have looked at and kept for future reference. I did place one order with Frame Destination and thought the quality, and service was good.

Good luck,

Sam


Frame Destination Home (http://www.framedestination.com/index.html)

Art Supplies from Dick Blick Art Materials (http://www.dickblick.com/)

Picture Frames, Mat Board, Framing Supplies, Prints and Posters - American Fra (http://www.americanframe.com/)

Light Impressions Direct (http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/servlet/OnlineShopping)
Museum Quality Archival Mats, Frames & Mounting Supplies. - IconUSA (http://www.iconusa2.com/online/Mats&Frames.htm)

[Andy]

i've bought from frame destination (http://www.framedestination.com/). they are good, basic frames.. premade, and ready to go for 13 x 19 prints - i recently bought a dozen of them, for an office job. they're quite nice. remember - for ~ $50, it's tough to beat - they are wood frames, white mattes, and plexiglass.

good value for the $$

[ehughes]

I buy mine from here http://www.pfile.com/cgi/cart.cgi?db=stuff.dat&search=JBW1319+Frame&method=phrase 13X19 for $13.95, wood frames with glass

Ed

[tmlphoto]

I buy mine from here http://www.pfile.com/cgi/cart.cgi?db=stuff.dat&search=JBW1319+Frame&method=phrase 13X19 for $13.95, wood frames with glass

Ed
Thanks for the links guys. I'll check them out.

[Steve1]

You might want to try www.CustomFrameSolutions.com (http://www.CustomFrameSolutions.com). Their prices are near wholesale and all their mouldings are solid wood.

[cabbey]

I've always been happy with framesbymail.com. They're usually around $40 to $50 for a 12 7/8 x 18 7/8 opening, w/ 2" reveal matte on all sides, foam core for the back, plexi on the front, and a nice steal or wood frame with a simple style in black. Plus they have a ton of options for frames and mattes. I've done a few big/fancy frames from them too, for wedding photos and such, in the $75-$100 range... folks have commented that the frames look like they cost 10x that.

[KDunlap]

I've always been happy with framesbymail.com. They're usually around $40 to $50 for a 12 7/8 x 18 7/8 opening, w/ 2" reveal matte on all sides, foam core for the back, plexi on the front, and a nice steal or wood frame with a simple style in black. Plus they have a ton of options for frames and mattes. I've done a few big/fancy frames from them too, for wedding photos and such, in the $75-$100 range... folks have commented that the frames look like they cost 10x that.

I don't know how much DIY you're interested in (or have time for really) but in Ann Arbor (MI) there is a framing shop that will take your mats and cut the windows for you for $2 each. Many of our local photogs take their mats there- you might try looking around in your city to see if someone offers a similar service. People who do that order their mats in bulk. You can save quite a bit of money doing it that way, but since time is money if you simply don't have the time but do have a little more money buying them all precut might be a better way to go.

Believe it or not Ritz Camera shops carry very nice quality wood frames w/ glass in 18x24, which are perfect for 13x19 images- they run $15-$18. I also occasionally buy frames from Joann Etc (if Ritz is out) using their frequent 50% coupons, making the 18x24 size $20. Joann is not just for ladies guys- besides the frames they have a wide selection of smaller standard sized mats.

I wish someone would bring the standards up to date with digital sizing...hopefully someday we'll get there. :)

Kristi

[CatOne]

I bought 8 11x17" frames, matte, etc., from here:

http://www.framedestination.com/Default.aspx

And was very happy. I'll be buying more soon.

I went with the Al frames and they're very nice.

[fdi]

I buy mine from here http://www.pfile.com/cgi/cart.cgi?db=stuff.dat&search=JBW1319+Frame&method=phrase 13X19 for $13.95, wood frames with glass

Ed

I contacted the import company that supplies the frames to pfile and got samples which I let my local customers view before I started selling them. It would have been easy to match pfile's price, and I would make more money than I currently do on our 13x19 frame. Unfortunetly, the feedback I got caused me to decide not to carry it and just sell our metal one even though it is more expensive:
http://www.framedestination.com/Ready_Made/FDI_13x19_Picture_Frame_Black/item/rffdix00000000515000/

Cheers,
Mark