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…
Some of the best frames are also the most simple. That’s the idea behind this week’s picture frame sale of the week. Whether you’re looking for a standard 2″ (or more) 8×10 frame or a cheap, high-quality frame to handle a large amount of your work, you won’t be disappointed with this week’s frame sales. The theme this week is…
As a wholesale picture frame manufacturer, we take special care to offer the cheapest options for all of our customers. A quick price comparison will show you that you’ll save hundreds of dollars by sourcing your materials from websites like FrameUSA.com, or Framecloseouts.com and even more if you’re assembling the frames with the matting and art yourself. (We also offer a…
Create and preserve memories with Frame USA’s Personalization options So, we all know that personalization is a huge factor when it comes to finding the perfect gift. Maybe you’re looking for a new piece of jewelry for your significant other, or looking to get something special engraved for your parents. Personalizing these items will provide a constant reminder of why…
Popular Photo Sizes Standard Photo Sizes for your Photo Frames and Fine Art Have you ever had trouble knowing at what size to print your photographs? Maybe you’re a beginning photographer, or you’ve taken a really great shot and want to print some of your work for friends and family. Knowing exactly how to size your printed photographs can be…
Shadow Box Frames and Fine Art Assemblage Recently, we’ve seen a great shift between the realms of 2D and 3D art. Not quite paintings and not quite sculptures, these art pieces are more of an assemblage of 3D objects meant to be viewed on a 2D-plane. You may have even made these in school at some point. Today, we are…
Frame USA has been using a product called styrene—which is a plexiglass type material– in our larger picture frames since we began operations over 30 years ago. For most of this time the styrene used in our picture frames has been purchased domestically from a large plastic manufacturer in the United States. In the 4th quarter of 2013, this plastic…
We understand that, as an artist, each piece you create holds a special place in your heart. Your work deserves a frame which protects, preserves and compliments it, without breaking the bank. Classic wood frames can elevate your work at an affordable price. To keep your work in prime condition, it’s important to understand how to choose the frame for…
So you want a wooden frame for your artwork… If you have an abundance of artwork lying around, you might wonder what to do with it. Rather than leaving it to collect dust, you can hang it on the wall without breaking the bank! In order to accomplish this goal you need to know the proper way to purchase wood…
Wood frames add the perfect addition to a room that is filled with ambiance. When walking into a home office, bare walls and desks simply do not allow a person to be creative. Not only are they plain, but there is no substance to the room. However, when a room is filled with memories, accomplishments and family photos, it will…
We had a great turnout this year at the West Coast Art and Frame show in Las Vegas. Getting to meet with the nations best artists and framers was a great experience, and we were glad to share it with them! Pictured below are a few photos of our display at the show. At WCAF, we met with vendors and…
Next week, we’ll be traveling to Las Vegas for the next installment of the West Coast Art and Frame show in 2014. We’ll be joined by some of the biggest names in the industry (Larson Juhl, Tru-View, Pictureframes.com, etc.) as well as hundreds of small business owners, custom framers and artists. We’re excited for this opportunity to interact with others…
