Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-30 Thread Herb Chong
the soldering and brazing is the corners. the back needs sealing too. front is somewhat better sealed because of glass. Herb - Original Message - From: "Anthony Farr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:53 Subject: Re: An

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Nick Zentena
On May 29, 2003 09:25 am, Herb Chong wrote: > yes it is the point. metal frames come from kits and cut pieces of some > long length. i can make my own digital camera with a KAF2 mount too. being > possible in theory doesn't make it possible in practice. You're saying you can't cut the met

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread T Rittenhouse
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 9:25 AM Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > yes it is the point. metal frames come from kits and cut pieces of some long length. i can make my own digital camera with a KAF2 mount too. being possible in theory doesn't make it

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Herb Chong
CTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 09:03 Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > Not the point. It was mentioned metal couldn't be sealed. I'm also having > problems with wood being sealed easier then metal. Wood breathes.

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Nick Zentena
On May 29, 2003 08:26 am, Mark Stringer wrote: > I've heard that relative to oil paintings but not photos... I've heard it with RC prints. Not sure about fiber. How are prints stored in museums? Not the ones on display but the ones in storage? Nick

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Nick Zentena
On May 29, 2003 08:43 am, Herb Chong wrote: > would you be willing to pay for a frame sealed that way? Not the point. It was mentioned metal couldn't be sealed. I'm also having problems with wood being sealed easier then metal. Wood breathes. Contracts. Expands. Even the most stable doe

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Stephen Moore
Mark Roberts wrote: > Can anyone recommend an online supplier of frames and frame > stock? I buy mostly from the Dick Blick catalog, who I believe also has an online presence. In addition to your basic Nielsen extruded aluminum, sold in pairs with chops in 1-inch incre- ments (so you can do custo

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Herb Chong
would you be willing to pay for a frame sealed that way? Herb - Original Message - From: "Nick Zentena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 07:51 Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > They make

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Herb Chong
ah, that means you are printing them yourself on your 1280? Herb... - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 22:14 Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > Quite a f

RE: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Mark Stringer
I've heard that relative to oil paintings but not photos... -Original Message- From: Nick Zentena [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 6:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies On May 28, 2003 08:59 pm, Herb Chong

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Nick Zentena
On May 28, 2003 08:59 pm, Herb Chong wrote: > metal frames can't be sealed as tightly as wood ones and so prints are last > less long. ozone circulation fades inks and dyes. if you are selling for > the fine art market, it matters. > They make submarines of metal so it must be possible to

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Herb Chong
: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 19:25 Subject: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > I've been framing a lot of prints lately, and with an exhibit coming up > in two weeks and an art show in July

Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-29 Thread Mark Roberts
I've been framing a lot of prints lately, and with an exhibit coming up in two weeks and an art show in July I'm going to be doing a lot more soon. The local art supply store I use is really quite reasonable as far as price is concerned but they don't have a great variety of frames to choose from.