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    cjorgensen
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        Hi

        I got my resale number, now I need some plein air style frames. I have looked on line, and I have researched the forums, but I just can’t find any. It seems like my idea of “discount” is still more expensive than I think I can sell my paintings for. Where do you guys get your frames? I don’t know if I am being unrealistic, or if I am just not finding the right places.

        Thanks in advance for any help. :)

        #1108709
        S.McPherson
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            Hi, I frequent our local art schools that have framing capabilities and often find very nice used frames and frames that are made from “drops”…paying anywhere from $4.00 to $15.00. It is kind of hit or miss. Sandy

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            #1108708
            cbcarnell
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                I buy my frames at Graphix http://www.pictureframes.com because they are cheaper than anything I can buy in a store around here. I try to take advantage of multiple purchase discounts, and any special sales they have.
                Just wish they would offer free shipping on large orders.

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                #1108713
                Dagmartist
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                    I’ve found great deals on ASW Express and Dick Blick when they are onsale[/U][/I]. One really has to keep looking for sales to get good deals. I just bought some for 50% off at a local Micheals art and craft stores but they were only nice for panels. Be patient and you will find some great deals.

                    Dolores

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                    coyote
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                        I buy my frames at Graphix [url]www.pictureframes.com[/url] because they are cheaper than anything I can buy in a store around here. I try to take advantage of multiple purchase discounts, and any special sales they have.

                        I like them too. You can get 9×12’s and smaller for under $20. They’re nice frames and come with wire and hardware. And if you happen to have an odd size painting, they’ll custom make anything, for a little more.

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                        #1108714
                        cjorgensen
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                            So far, 50% of all reponses recommend pictureframes.com, so I will check that out. I will also keep a lookout for sales at the catalog stores and local art schools. Thanks a bunch!

                            I will check back in case there are more good leads. :)
                            I appreciate all your help. :)

                            #1108720
                            nepainter03
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                                for simple plein air frames jerrysartarama.com,dickblick.com, both have nice seamless corner plein air frames for a GREAT price and I think they also do quantity price breaks. Good luck, Dan

                                #1108712
                                travellight27
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                                    Jerry’s Art-O-Rama, ASW and Dick Blick run regular sales. A 9×10 can be had under $20 if you watch their sales, then buy in quantity.

                                    #1108717
                                    RADAR
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                                        Hobby Lobby carries frames marked 50% off almost very day

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                                        #1108719
                                        Fenders
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                                            I prefer gold frames but generally a little thinner than the normal plein air styles. Generally I’m looking for 6×8 or 8×10…I have bought from pictureframes.com and
                                            http://www.floridaframes.com/ Both are resonable and frequently run special pricing. Good Luck!
                                            Florie

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                                            #1108724
                                            ArtSuperhero
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                                                The Plein Air style frames are better quality from Jerry’s Art-o-Rama than the ones from Dick Blick. I made that mistake after a large order. The Blick ones have little cracks in the joined edges and just don’t feel as solid. Both are around the same price.

                                                Comments & critique always welcome.
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                                                #1108725

                                                Hi, what is a plein air style frame? How is this different from framing other canvases? Isn’t plein air just painting outdoors or is there special canvases I’m not aware of?

                                                #1108715
                                                cjorgensen
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                                                    Thanks everyone for all the pointers!

                                                    Hi Wonderlandali! As far as what a plein air frame looks like, this is my opinion:

                                                    When plein air was new and fashionable, I guess people were still framing things in gold. But the extremely ornate frames complete with the loose plain air style, so plein air frames are wooden with a gold finish, but with simple ornamentation. When I look at the frame websites, the do have “plein air” categories.

                                                    Look at this framed painting by WC’s Ron Guthrie. Doesn’t it look like a million bucks? The art is great, and the frame really sells it.

                                                    https://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529083

                                                    It a gorgeous frame, but I can’t afford that one yet. I am thinking about maybe Jerrys-Art-O-Rama, but I got a resale number too. :)

                                                    #1108704
                                                    Yokovich
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                                                        Carolyn, when you are ready to move up to the better frame..I recommend this guy..I found him on eBay and he is fantastic. His frames are beautiful and well made and they are less than you would pay normally (I checked..he really is “wholesale”). I can vouch for him..he is first rate!
                                                        http://myworld.ebay.com/wholesaleframesource/%5B/URL%5D

                                                        #1108726

                                                        Carolyn, I see what you mean! That gold color really sets off the tones of the foliage!

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