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05-13-2002, 01:46 PM
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How About Sharing Frame Resources
How about a look-see at what everyone is framing their plein airs in? Plus the price and location of the distributor.
This is the natural wood canvas depth frame from http://www.Framesbymail.com Cost: $8.
Please show us what you are using.
Anyone using the four inch thick ornate frames that look so great?
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05-13-2002, 02:15 PM
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Renee,
I am using two frame companies. One is http://floridaframes.com
in Clearwater Florida
The other is:
http://jfmenterprises.net
At Florida Frames, I use a wide antique gold frame with no ornamentation.
At JFM Enterprises, I'm using the traditional plein air frames. They have several to select from.
Those two companies have the best prices I have found with good quality, real wood not fake stuff.
They are both wholesale only companies so you must have a tax resale number. For best selection, order their catalogues. They don't have all the frames on their web site.
There are several plein air frame companies around. Most of them are very expensive. In he $85-$125 range for an 8x10 frame. The ones at JFM run from $28-$60 per frame and are very nice. It depends on your budget and clientelle.
I hope this helps.
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Linda
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07-04-2005, 12:54 PM
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Re: How About Sharing Frame Resources
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bringing this back up...hoping Linda Blondheim will pop in here...
Linda..you mentioned JFM frames, and their site mentions that the frames are available ONLY to those with resale licenses, resale tax numbers...now, is that then (so I understand) JFM enterprizes operating as a wholesaler selling to other gallery/framers that sell frames? Or would an artist's seller's permit qualify for this specified qualification? What are doing to get frames from them? Curious...
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07-04-2005, 01:13 PM
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Re: How About Sharing Frame Resources
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Originally Posted by LarrySeiler
Linda..you mentioned JFM frames, and their site mentions that the frames are available ONLY to those with resale licenses, resale tax numbers...now, is that then (so I understand) JFM enterprizes operating as a wholesaler selling to other gallery/framers that sell frames? Or would an artist's seller's permit qualify for this specified qualification? What are doing to get frames from them? Curious...
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Larry, good morning!  I think they are fairly lenient. I have their catalog (they are really good looking high end frames for reasonable prices) which I got by telling them I was an artist looking to sell my work framed & since we don't have a sales tax in MT, we don't have tax ID numbers so they sent me a catalog & gave me a password to the site to buy online. I'd try whatever you have. Email them!
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05-13-2002, 04:00 PM
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I use a local custom framer. She's a wonderful lady and is very talented at choosing frames. She has traded me for my artwork (about $600 worth of frames) so I go to her for all my needs. She will frame a piece for a show and if I don't have the money and we aren't trading she'll let me owe it to her. She is making me her "featured" artist in June and will be showing my work exclusively in her shop. She fell in love with a painting I did of her cat so she's put the painting on a postcard and will be sending it as an invitation for my opening. I'm very fortunate to have her because some of the frames she's adorning my paintings with are worth hundreds of dollars.
[quote] Originally posted by blondheim12
[b]Renee,
I am using two frame companies. One is http://floridaframes.com
in Clearwater Florida
The other is:
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05-13-2002, 07:11 PM
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What an interesting thread!! I find framing almost as difficult as making the painting. It can completely change the mood of a piece too. Renee, 4inch frames sound great to me but could you please tell me Linda, what you call a traditional pleine aire frame as I don't think we have such a thing over here.
Most of my frames are recycled, restored or hunted out at antique markets which can be cutdown or refinished. Its not easy though!! We have a local shop called Factory Frames which is no help to most of you overseas but for any NZ's they do have great sales every 6 months.
Here is the framing of my last post Waitangi Day, An old oak frame - the work is on card so is underglass with a matt. Apologies about bad photo - I was after the painting not the frame  !! Its sold so can't get a better one for you.
regards Pam
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05-13-2002, 09:37 PM
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http://pleinairframes.com
You can see good examples of plein air frames at the above link.
Love,
Linda
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05-13-2002, 10:02 PM
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Thankyou Linda,
There are some beautiful mouldings at this link. I can see they would look stunning on most types of landscape work. The gold finish seems to be the thing! Its lovely!
Pam
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05-14-2002, 07:08 AM
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Linda, Thank you for the link. I can see where a frame like that shows off plein aire work best.
I downloaded the catalogue but where are the prices? I guess I need to order the hard copy version.
Linda, can you give us an idea of what the 1100 frame would cost in an 8" x 10" or 9" x 12" for now? Thanks.
Tuatara, I missed your painting thread. That painting is Great!!
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05-24-2002, 08:47 AM
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Boy, does this forum talk a lot! I had to go to page three just to find this thread!
Linda, Thanks so much for the Fla. info. I wrote to them, they wrote back. The frames are very reasonable and now I will be able to have them in time for the Gallery show in August.
Greg said that #822 and # 825 are the ones used most for plein air. Is this the same as what you normally use for your paintings?
Thanks,
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05-24-2002, 09:12 AM
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Renee,
Those are both nice mouldings. I have been using # 813 and people seem to like it. I also am using some mouldings from JFM Enterprises which are more classical plein air in style.
Love,
Linda
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05-26-2002, 08:37 AM
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What's up with this company?:
http://pleinairframes.com
Their catalogue sheets just arrived. The frames are gorgeous, the catalogue sheets are printed beautifully, there are many beautiful frames to choose from, and again, No price list.
Boy, they must be expensive.
Renee
Pam, As I told you on the thread you originally posted that painting on, I Love your painting. Hope to see More in your unique style. It's hard to see it on this thread. Why don't you post the original thread number. |
05-26-2002, 08:43 AM
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http://pleinairframes.com
Their catalogue sheets just arrived. The frames are gorgeous, the catalogue sheets are printed beautifully, there are many beautiful frames to choose from, and again, No price list.
Boy, they must be expensive.
Renee
Yes,
Their frames are lovely but I can't afford them. If the frame costs more than the painting, I have to pass.
LOL
Love,
Linda
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05-26-2002, 09:17 AM
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Linda, I just received this from the owner
"Hello Renee,
A 3100 8X10 is $85. There is no minimum order and the quantity discount is 5% for 5 or more frames and 10% for 10 or more. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. Thanks again!
Norman Manes, Owner
Plein Air Frames
sales@pleinairframes.com
Tel: (858) 452-2798
Fax: (858) 530-0084"
Linda, Uh............I don't think so. $85. is way too steep for me. I am used to wholesale not retail. I agree with you.
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05-26-2002, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
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A 3100 8X10 is $85
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YIKES! For an 8x10?????????????????????? I just sent for a catalog, better email him & say forget it!
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