Framing Resources

(Note: Because frames are delicate and quality is vastly different, we are only recommending sources we have used personally and have provided comments regarding our past experiences. We cannot guarantee that our experience will be your experience. We recommend whenever ordering frames to ask for perfect joins with clean cuts.)

The following framing companies provide quality ready-made and custom frames at affordable prices. Many offer free samples and wholesale pricing.

American Frame - www.americanframe.com
Custom Framing. Free frame samples (pieces) are offered in sets of five. Good customer service. Hassle free returns. Boxes frames are shipped in are great for reusing to ship your finished paintings. A favorite frame: Allure Gold #573235.

Furst Bros. Company - www.furstbros.com
All customers must possess and provide a copy of your state resale certificate and credit references. Custom Frames, Crescent Ragmat matboard, glass (local deliveries only for glass). Offers regional delivery via truck and nationwide delivery via UPS. Corner samples available. Recommend order placement at least two weeks in advance. Ask them to fax you their current pricing lists. A favorite frame: 1" Wood Frame, Gold Leaf, #9255, catalog page 33 - great for framing matted work on paper.

Graphik Dimensions, Ltd - www.picturesframes.com
Frame samples (pieces) are offered for the cost of shipping. Custom framing up to 1/8 of an inch on a selection of frames. If you live in North Carolina, you must provide a state resale tax certificate to receive a tax-exempt purchase. Make sure to check if you want real wood, many are polycore. A favorite frame: Wood Canvas Floater - in a variety of sizes and finishes, for gallery wrapped / contemporary styles.

JFM Enterprises, Inc. - www.jfmenterprises.net
Up to 20 corner samples of custom frames at no cost. All customers must possess and provide a copy of your state resale tax certificate prior to ordering and viewing prices. Latest catalog released in 2007; catalog photos are much better than the website. The website has newer frames not in the catalog. You should call to verify pricing, what is in stock, and the current frames available in custom sizes. We have had multiple issues with the finish chipping on the 452-G frame. We recommend placing orders a minimum of one month in advance. Regional deliveries via truck monthly, otherwise via FedEx. A favorite frame: 874-2210.

Tru Vue - www.tru-vue.com
Learn more about the different types of glazing (glass and acrylic) available for protecting your works on paper. Artists who frame their own work can order glazing displays, catalogs, care / info stickers, and gloves.

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