When it comes to presenting your images in frames, what kind do you go with? Have you had experience with frames that have styrene instead of glass? If so, does this effect your sales; are people less interested in purchasing your art without an authentic frame?
The frames I am looking into are the exact style I am looking for; 2" width wood frame, bevel cut, perfect size (27x40). They look great. However, they have styrene instead of glass and composite wood ("eco friendly" is what the company calls it). All of these frames are made here in the US.
If you have experience with this, could you give me some insight? Thanks!
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The downside of glass is that it adds weight and it breaks. I ran into a photographer at a show that only sold canvas prints in frames. He had non-canvas prints in flip bins, but not framed. Glass was his main reason. It adds weight, it has to be cleaned, and it breaks.
Hi Dave, it does add weight but you have to consider what your goal is. do you want to be other other photographers or do you want to be unique and sell quality art? Cleaning the glass is worth t he effort and if packed properly will be fine.
Maxine, I have purchased several pieces from artist/crafters and to tell you the truth I only buy them if they have a nice selection of frames that I can have them put the pictures/painting in that matches my home decor. For very large painting this may be impossible but if you spend a few hundred dollars on a great pieces of art you will not mind spending more on a nice frame that you purchase yourself. However with smaller pieces I think it is a good idea to have an assortment of frames that you can include even if this means upping the price of your items. Personally , I think that if you have a quality piece of art that you want a quality frame with glass. However, this is just my opinion from one who loves to purchase great art from my fellow crafters.
Maxine, a few more things, using cheap frames only makes the art cheap if you offer cheap frames rather than quality then I would not offer any. Wood is much more preferable than aluminum. However if it is a modern, contemporary piece than aluminum may be preferable. But do not cheapen your items by putting them in cheap frames.
Using cheap materials will lower the value of your work. If you want to use aluminum frames that won't be too expensive, try
http://www.framedestination.com
They advertise here and on my forum.
Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
Thanks, Larry.
Is aluminum desired as frames vs wood, do you know?