(Part 3) Best picture frames according to redditors

They are printed on 8.5 x 11 paper, you can see the images here: http://www.scale18.com/porsche-posters.php

I used these frames: http://www.amazon.com/MCS-Format-Frame-Pack-Black/dp/B01616HZMM

I just got one off of Amazon. Here is a cheap one, or you can get a nicer one if you want. Many are available.

https://smile.amazon.com/Americanflat-11x14-Document-Frame-Documents/dp/B00XCZVJ5K/ref=sr_1_4?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1549216089&sr=1-4&keywords=diploma+frame

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I used about three boxes of this silica gel. You can get it at Michaels too.
Https://www.amazon.com/Activa-Silica-Flower-Drying-Pound/dp/B001H7D0LQ

I did the dry method, so no microwaving the gel, and I left them in for about two weeks. The roses turned out really well but my hydrangea fell apart quite a bit. That's probably because I waited a couple of days after the wedding to do it and hydrangeas are really tempermental.

I used this shadow box and removed the inner insert and frame because the flowers were a little too tall. I just used hot glue to attach the flowers to the frame. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NASEI8Y

More info below!:

I used this gel: https://www.amazon.com/Dri-Splendor-Silica-Gel-10233/dp/B077GVZ1ML *I bought 2 bags at a chain craft store, but the cashier only rang up one. I went back in when I realized what happened and they just told me to keep the second bag and thanked me for my honesty. So I had two bags but only paid for one.

This Tupperware bin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PG0DUZQ/

And this shadow box: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NASEI8Y/

The night of the wedding I kept my bouquet in water in a vase. The following afternoon when we got to our “mini moon” Airbnb I set up the flowers in the gel. I put a small layer of silica, then a few flat leaves of greenery, then another layer of gel, then my bigger blooms. For the flowers that were more open, I tried to fill them with gel and then place them in the container on their side so that they’d maintain their shape. Otherwise I mostly laid them face down. This might have smushed them a little flat, but I didn’t mind because that’s how I wanted them displayed in the box. I just did layers of flowers and gel until the bin was full. I’d say it took about half of my bouquet, using all the big blooms that weren’t super super delicate (I just tossed those super super delicate ones because they’d fall apart), and almost all of the tougher smaller blooms. I cut the heads off each flower leaving a tiny bit of stem to use as a small handle.

I let the bin sit for about 2.5 weeks. Then I opened the bin and spooned gel back into the bags it originally came in. I was really careful to do it slowly and carefully so that I wouldn’t damage the flowers. They’re very brittle and delicate, but sturdy enough that I could unearth most of the bloom by spooning the gel around it, then pulling up on the bit of the stem that I left. I dug out all of the flowers before placing them in the box. The annoying thing is that little beads of gel get into the crevices of all the flower petals, so I used a toothpick to fully remove all the beads, but even still missed a few.

Once I had them all out, I arranged them in the box, trying to pack them densely enough that when I moved the box to stand it upright, they wouldn’t shift. I ended up clipping some bits from the other bouquet that I hang dried (upside down, in a room with little/no sunlight, 2.5 weeks) to fully fill it. It was really nice to have that extra bouquet to use for filler so I’m really glad I brought a bridesmaid bouquet home too. Most of my flowers were on the smaller side because I wanted a lot of texture in my bouquet. It probably helped that all of my blooms were on the smaller/shorter side...if you have larger blooms you may need to squash them more, put them on their side, or just use a deeper box.

...ask and ye shall receive

Vinyl frame on Amazon.

And yeah, yeah, it's not perfectly symmetrical and I need to step my duvet-game up — still happy about these two vinyls though :)

Sure. These are the shadow boxes I used. Note that the board is a bit too thick to fit with the backboard, so you either have to cut a bit off the sides of the board or you have to tear off a layer of the backboard. I used super glue to adhere the board to the backboard and the only other thing you'll need is mini glue dots which you can find at your nearest hobby store! I used a razor blade to cut the board in thirds and to cut the box labels to put up at the top!

If you want to go the professional route I've had great experiences using Blick during one of their 50% off custom framing promotions (they do this a couple times every year, just be patient).



I actually have Blick doing some work for me at the moment, should be picking it up later this week - it was about $180 (at 50% off) to do a 14x28"-ish custom frame for the Red Sox Phish night pennant along with my stubs from the Fenway run. For a typical 18x24" you're looking at about $150-200 all in during one of these promotions depending on how fancy you want to get with the frame, matting and glass.

If you want to go the cheaper route and just grab an 18x24 frame toss the print in there and hang it up I have the following ones in my apartment, all for about $35. I am more than happy with the quality and aesthetic for the price:

Gold

Silver

Black

This is the one I got, it's a pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4Z7BSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uygzDbE1EM8SF
There might be cheaper ones if you look around

594 mm x 420 mm

https://www.amazon.com/A2-Poster-Profile-European-Picture/dp/B016M0WGKS

http://m.ebay.com/itm/A2-Euro-Size-Wood-Poster-Frame-16-9-16-034-x-23-7-16-034-Picture-Print-Select-Color-/401026626809

This looks pretty sweet

Edit: This is nice, too

12" but you can't get them rn

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016YJE3O4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use something similar to this shadow box. You can stick all of your pins and patches in there and they'll be protected.

I got this for my Kids see ghosts vinyl, the Matt around the frame gives it a clean look.

CreativePF [15x15bk-w] LP Vinyl... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZDZJ7S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

for sure! i got one for my copy of kids see ghost and it’s worth the $$. you’re welcome! link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RT6D42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6yJnDbZHV5FAZ

Easiest would be something like this. 18x24 frame with a mat opening for 12x18 prints. The mat size is usually a little smaller to get some overlap with the print, so it should work fine without covering much of it. Maybe look around for the right frame and mat for it though.

They were provided by our reception venue, but I believe they are white Ikea ones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R4Q5IDW/ref=asc_df_B00R4Q5IDW5371135/

I'm a secondary teacher so I've got 150 (I assume you're elementary, since that many kids is not the norm?), so not sure if all the tips will be relevant. I have in and out bins for each period. Whenever I get work in I alphabetize and clip it, so on-time assignments stay together. When I grade something, I put it in the out box, and have a student responsible for passing out things in the out box, or do it myself (I write grades on the back of assignments, so the pass-outer can't see).

I keep grading REALLY focused - looking for 1-2 criteria per assignment, so I can get through them quickly. I'll make a rubric with just two criteria per level (1/2/3/4) and just circle the level they hit. The descriptors for that level are there, so I don't have to write a narrative comment for every assignment. Other assignments I have the kids self-grade, or I have them work as groups.

If I can't hang stuff, I use free-standing frames (like this: https://www.amazon.com/Tolsby-Frame-Sided-Pictures-White/dp/B00R4Q5IDW/ref=asc_df_B00R4Q5IDW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=238614861298&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5425784752637914246&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033309&hvtargid=pla-390962201666&psc=1) and print directions, mini anchor charts, etc. for kids to see.

https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Record-Frame-White-Solid/dp/B00V3UOM8C

A small picture frame should work, as the card is about 2.5 by 3.5 inches, maybe something along these lines would work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XNZ0Y32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_D8a-wbN191CAK

Just looked it up, frames are 14$ on amazon

Another option is to buy mats if you plan on framing and hanging. Currently, I have 12x18 prints inside 18x24 frames: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0763VC1TP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There are also some shops on Amazon that will give you a complementary custom cut mat if you buy their frame.

MCS 25x16.5 Inch Deluxe Record Album... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5JQ2F0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Golden State Art, 12.5x12.5 inches... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RT6D42?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

these are the two frames. the one that holds the cover and vinyl kinda sucks as it doesn’t hold either in place so i had to tape the crap out of it to make it stay and the back doesn’t clip on very well so it’s maybe search for something else.

Amazon.

Bit of a warning though, these are the cheap Chinese knock-offs. The clear acrylic in them is really cheap and tends to come with a few scratches in it.

There's a version that's twice the price per frame which probably doesn't have that problem.

I have three of these. Best "cheap" frame I've ever used.

They also have a gold version which is nice too

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PLS5MPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_2USY2VxXh1M6m

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Vinyl Storage: how to go about doing this. I am looking to make something like this and was wondering how I should go about mounting it to the wall. See also: this

I have the same poster and got this frame: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4Z7BSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4pQJDbTCNAX2P

It’s plastic instead of glass and the back panel is cardboard, but it’s lightweight and looks pretty nice!

I have a very crap tonearm with a mounting adapter I need to find the user manual but I did buy it for the SL-1800 I'm currently overhauling. https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Record-Frame-White-Solid/dp/B00V3UOM8C.

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Thankfully all of mine are a standard 18x24, and I bought different colors of frames trying to at least match it to part of the poster, The Decemberists frame is actually a light blue like the wording on the poster. I found "ArtToFrames" brand frames on amazon for around $30 a piece. They have different styles and colors. They come with all the mounting hardware you need too. I'm really liking them!

Where else but Amazon (18x24)

Something like this.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016YJE3O4/ref=psdc_11712681_t3_B007NL97YE

I would recommend getting plain black paper as a background as I'm not a big fan of the white background that shows a tiny bit around the edges of the case and sleeves.

https://www.amazon.com/A2-Poster-Profile-European-Picture/dp/B016M0WGKS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469577263&sr=8-2&keywords=A2+frame

https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-wooden-poster-frame-Brown/dp/B008X3SQQG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469577263&sr=8-3&keywords=A2+frame

Not A2 but probably close enough: https://www.amazon.com/ArtToFrames-16x24-Black-Picture-WOMFRBW72079-16x24/dp/B002NLKOQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469577339&sr=8-1&keywords=A2+frame

If you’re looking for some frames to put your prints in I suggest these . Good price and fit perfect.

Gotcha. I don't know what pricing is but I'm sure it's easily looked up. I know photo places at like Walmart will do canvas printing. Maybe even something like the FedEx Office store. Not sure if you can get small squares done but it's worth a shot.

If you aren't dead set on canvas (and it sounds like you aren't) you can probably get regularly glossy prints and affix them to some small black frames - which you can make if you're handy or probably buy regular canvas and then finished the edges with something black to make it look nicer.

Or maybe even frames like this or this

We got:

• Picture frame -- Amazon; we had a little "about us" table
  
  
• Tie Amazon; in-person
  
  
• Christmas lights Amazon; used at our head table, though it's tricky to see
  
  
• Fake tealights -- Amazon; we had them at each table in a mason jar - here, here, and here. (And now they're apartment decor!)
  
  Hope that's at least somewhat helpful!

There's some nicer looking frames on amazon already made specifically for comics.

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