As most of you know, Build A Frame is a great web application used to custom-build your frame without the expense of visiting a custom framer. (When you’re spending $150 online vs. spending $300-$400 at a retail framer — the only difference is price!) Now at these great prices, how can you be sure of the quality? Luckily, we have…
Floater frames for canvas paintings are in high demand among painters and photographers who prefer canvas prints. Framing a canvas is a great alternative to simply hanging a standalone canvas: when framed, the art has much more of a safe shell around it to protect from damage to the outer edges. It also improves the look of the art, with…
Did you know that we offer wood mounting / plaquing services at Frame USA and Posterservice? Check out our video to see the process. Recently, we’ve had a lot of great plaque customers place orders for a variety of reasons. Some are artists, looking for an affordable way to distribute their work en masse. Some are large companies, trying to…
When you need a custom frame job, we take it seriously — down to the very last detail. Our customers at City Gear have used our products for quite a few of their stores. The urban apparel store recently requested a large custom order for frames that would be able to “comfortably” fit some of their jerseys and t-shirt brands. You can…
This month, we check Pinterest for some great DIY projects for framing and “Around the House” decor. Doing big projects yourself can save you and your family hundreds of dollars — particularly when it comes to home renovations and making your decor stand out. It doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive, and really, that’s what crafting your own…
When it comes to Plaque Services in Cincinnati, OH, Frame USA Delivers. A leading provider of temperature management equipment Cincinnati, Ohio recently came to Frame USA for a large plaque mounting job. This order highlighted the medical properties of the facility as well as the timeline of the company’s major events in science and expansion of their technology. Above: Closeup…
A deeper study into hanging and arranging framed art A recent help guide by Affordable Art Fair in the UK helped spur us to make another post on arranging, framing and hanging your art. Of course, we’ve made several posts on hanging picture frames, but any additional resource is always appreciated when we speak with artists and gallery owners. Continue…
Our contest has been extended until the end of June! A quick recap: entrants will submit their work through Instagram using the hastag, “#FrameUSA”. Artwork / photography must be original and created by the entrant. Many will enter, but only 5 will win. We will print your art for you from Instagram, frame it, and send the finished frame product…
We love a good contest, and our selection for June is a great way to frame some of your favorite instagram shots or artwork — absolutely free! Of course, we expect some great shots and work from this contest based on what we saw last time. Even if you’ve never shopped with us before, if your work is selected, we’ll…
Choosing office decor may not be as simple as you think – interior decorating says volumes about your business. For those with a business that sees plenty of through-traffic such as hotels, restaurants, marketing firms, cafes or studios: art and interior design are a major selling point of what your business entails. Let’s start with the hotel example. Think of…
Artist Evelyn Henson Gives Readers a Quick Framing 101 Choosing the right frame for your picture or business can be a lot of hard work. Having the right frame for the job takes both intuition and some pretty basic knowledge of what makes a good complete work of framed art. This weekend, we discovered an article written by Evelyn Henson…
Framing art can become a burden for both client and artist alike. Here are some ways you can save money AND your artist/client relationships. Framing artwork can be a frustrating task for those trying to make a living on their art. Sometimes, even the responsibilities of framing are unclear. Do you leave framing up to the client, or take care…
