Need a custom size frame

[Brainonska511]

I recently when to the Art Institute in Chicago and bought a cheapish ($15) print of one of the paintings. It was pre-matted and I wanted to get a frame for it. The whole contraption is 13" x 20", but I don't think I can get a pre-fabricated frame for that size.

Any places that are good for making custom sized frames, maybe something I can assemble myself?

Thanks.

 

[jarfykk]

Not sure about Chicago, but every big city I've lived in has a a custom framing store like Aaron Brothers or similar. Here is a Google search for you.

Also consider just re-matting it and buying a standard size frame, likely cheaper.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: jarfykk
Not sure about Chicago, but every big city I've lived in has a a custom framing store like Aaron Brothers or similar. Here is a Google search for you.

Also consider just re-matting it and buying a standard size frame, likely cheaper.

Hm... there is one a few blocks away from me. I'll check it out tomorrow. It should be too much for a basic frame and glass cover.

 

[olds]

You can't just change the mat sizing to get it to fit a standard frame?

 

[newb111]

You can also buy premade metal sectional frames in any size in 1" increments at michaels or aaron brothers. Very cost effective if metal works for you

 

[newb111]

double post

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
You can't just change the mat sizing to get it to fit a standard frame?

I looked at that, and it looks like it's glued down pretty well. I don't want to rip the print pulling it out.

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
You can't just change the mat sizing to get it to fit a standard frame?

I looked at that, and it looks like it's glued down pretty well. I don't want to rip the print pulling it out.

Why bother pulling the print? Cut some of the matte away thereby reducing the overall width and height of the total size.

 

[alkemyst]

13 x 20 should be a standard size in a frame shop...there is one even on ebay right now (7/8" only).

Some hardware stores sell the framing material too. Just cut to size and finish.