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[DukeOfNukes]

The frames I use are Aaron Bros Signature XL...they cost 30 USD a piece. They have a thinner version that cost 25 which I'm putting my dead space lithos in. The 12x18's which I use for minis are 16.99.



If anyone is interested, Aaron Bros is currently doing a Buy one, get one for a penny sale. They're mostly located in California, but they have a number of locations in a few other states (including Colorado...WOOO). Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can purchase them online.

[antique_nova]

whats the best way to store un framed lithos until i can frame them?

[archive-th]

In the box it's sent in is what I'm sure most people keep it in, including myself.



That way it stays protected in a hard cover, and it keep the UV light off it. Then you keep it save in a cupboard somewhere.

[ThrakF]

unnamedplayer, they look good, what sort of frames were they?

[antique_nova]

sniper rex can you get some close up side shots please?

[unnamedplayer]

ThrakF wrote...

unnamedplayer, they look good, what sort of frames were they?

Aluminum archival frames.

[ThrakF]

Could someone post a picture of a full size litho in an economy frame from that site please?

[SniperREX]

antique_nova wrote...

sniper rex can you get some close up side shots please?

Sure, but anyway these frames are from Michaels, a US store and you're from the UK if I remember correctly.

[unnamedplayer]

ThrakF wrote...

Could someone post a picture of a full size litho in an economy frame from that site please?

That is the closeup of the economy frames, just mind the bit of dust ;P
For a full view check the first post of this thread by archive-th. The archival and economy frames are the same, the archival frames just have the artcare backing.

Modifié par unnamedplayer, 09 janvier 2011 - 02:21 .

[ThrakF]

Thanks. Does anyone have a picture of a full size litho in a clip frame?

[silvercharmer]

Hooray! My husband and I, because we think alike, got each other Legion and Miranda, so now we have doubles! Which means maybe we can make a trade for Tali or the Normandy...

We also snatched up a bunch of the minis. We have a country style cedar house, which does not exactly lend itself to sci fi, but I love the frames we wound up with for the big lithos. Got them all at Michael's, 50% off plus an extra 25% off the whole purchase. The best part is we still have a lot of wall space we can fill....

Miranda:




Legion:



Frame close up:



Mini-lithos:





The Mass Effect wall:

Modifié par silvercharmer, 10 janvier 2011 - 03:51 .

[SniperREX]

Exactly what model of frame from Michael's did you use for the minis and how much?

[silvercharmer]

Home Collection, 12x16 in black. There were not many 12x16 options. It wasn't cheap; I think they were approx. $35 each before the sale/coupon. Worth it, though. They look great.

[SniperREX]

silvercharmer wrote...

Home Collection, 12x16 in black. There were not many 12x16 options. It wasn't cheap; I think they were approx. $35 each before the sale/coupon. Worth it, though. They look great.

Yeah, I spent less on the 18x24 frames for the regular lithos  at $14 each.

There is a B1G1 at Michael's on most frames, right now, but even $17 each it's still a little bit too much for me. After all, they are minis, so no number and no signature.

Thank you for the info though  .

[ThrakF]

Ok, another question. How important is the artcare backing for the lithos, because I would rather not spend the archival frames money, but I would if the backing was important?

[silvercharmer]

Minis or no, we got into litho collecting late (Miranda and Legion are our first), and as there is no way we can afford collecting the others, we still love the prints, have wall space to put them up, and want them to look nice. Totally worth it to us!

[SniperREX]

silvercharmer wrote...

Minis or no, we got into litho collecting late (Miranda and Legion are our first), and as there is no way we can afford collecting the others, we still love the prints, have wall space to put them up, and want them to look nice. Totally worth it to us!

I'm not criticizing you. I bought 4 minis myself. It's just I don't want to spend too much for framing them 

[iamsaige]

ThrakF wrote...

Ok, another question. How important is the artcare backing for the lithos, because I would rather not spend the archival frames money, but I would if the backing was important?

It comes down to you really and how much you value your lithographs. For me, while they're in a dry room, it can on occasion get very hot or humid, so for the extra value I went and got good backing that is acid free. I didn't get the top of the line glass simily as they're not in direct sunlight or in a very bright room, so I felt there wasn't a need.  I paid $35 for each of my frames so for me it wasn't too expensive.

[silvercharmer]

Sniper - I agree it's not cost efficient to spend more on the frame than you did on the print. =) The odd size means you pay more for the glass size. I think there were cheaper 12x16; they just wouldn't have worked at all next to the frames we got for the full size lithos. We spent more on those too even though there were definitely cheaper options. Just liked them too much.

[SniperREX]

iamsaige wrote...

ThrakF wrote...

Ok, another question. How important is the artcare backing for the lithos, because I would rather not spend the archival frames money, but I would if the backing was important?

It comes down to you really and how much you value your lithographs. For me, while they're in a dry room, it can on occasion get very hot or humid, so for the extra value I went and got good backing that is acid free. I didn't get the top of the line glass simily as they're not in direct sunlight or in a very bright room, so I felt there wasn't a need.  I paid $35 for each of my frames so for me it wasn't too expensive.

Where did you got the acid free backing? Was it a separate purchase or did it come with the frame?

$35 for a frame with acid free backing seems a good deal to me. The ones at Michae's I think don't have acid free backing... at least there is no mention of that anywhere on the packaging.

[iamsaige]

It came with the frame. It's just acid free foam core. You can probably get them separate and cut them to size if you have a frame style you like to go with. With my plexiglass, I just didn't get non glare, cause like I said, not that bright a room to be an issue, but I'd recommend to get UV coated at least. Unless you're planning on putting it in a corridor with near to zero natural light.



I believe the OP has the site that sells something similar if you're in the USA that's pretty reasonable. Though you'd still pay more than you would for the lithograph, but for me it's worth the extra dollars.

[ThrakF]

iamsaige wrote...

ThrakF wrote...

Ok, another question. How important is the artcare backing for the lithos, because I would rather not spend the archival frames money, but I would if the backing was important?

It comes down to you really and how much you value your lithographs. For me, while they're in a dry room, it can on occasion get very hot or humid, so for the extra value I went and got good backing that is acid free. I didn't get the top of the line glass simily as they're not in direct sunlight or in a very bright room, so I felt there wasn't a need.  I paid $35 for each of my frames so for me it wasn't too expensive.

Which frames are those exactly?

[SniperREX]

Framed the minis too.

I used the 12x18 Trendsetter from Michael's $7 each with the B1G1

Modifié par SniperREX, 13 janvier 2011 - 09:35 .

[NamiraWilhelm]

this thread inspires me to get off my ass and get frames. i have.... 20? lithos in boxes... damn my tight fisted scroogeness

[RedSinister]

NamiraWilhelm wrote...

this thread inspires me to get off my ass and get frames. i have.... 20? lithos in boxes... damn my tight fisted scroogeness

Same here.  I can't decide if it's really worth it to go archival, or just go the Micheals route. That and convincing my roommate to plaster ME2 and DA art all over the walls ;-)