While looking at prices for wire and things of that sort I ended up getting prices for frames. The prices I got were mostly from Hobby Lobby or Home Depot. I looked at a variety of sizes and prices and hope that this helps when you are in look out for some frames for you pieces.
Frames with Glass (wood)---Exhibition (type).
These have a simple black frame. I did purchase some for the Juried Exhibition and they were light weight, so they're easy to carry, and elegant in a way.
16x20 -- $29.99
24x36 -- $49.99
11 3/4x36 -- $34.99
22x28 -- $44.99
18x24 -- $34.99
Frames with Glass (plastic)---Thin (type).
These frames are a bit more on the cheap side. I don't think I would recommend them for the exhibition but I don't know everyone's budget and if treated with care it may not look too bad. As well, they are light in weight, even more because the frame itself is not very thick.
16x20 -- $9.99
24x36 -- $19.99
11 3/4x36 -- $11.99
14x18 -- $14.99
22x28 -- $15.99
18x24 -- $12.99
All of the prices I got at Hobby Lobby. Now you all know that most, if not all the time the frames are 50% off! You can get two frames for the price of one, which to me seems like a pretty decent deal.
You can as well sign up to get the weekly coupons from Hobby Lobby and get extra discounts there. Not that I am trying to sponsor Hobby Lobby but it is close and when there are discounts available there are beneficial to us. I am really just trying to get you guys an idea of prices and give you a starting point of comparison when you go and get your own prices. I am sure by now you should have a good idea of where you like to shop for your frames but if you don't here is a good way to start.
Now...... Glass
If you were looking to make your own frames or getting simply the frames from a shop you will need glass. I got the prices from Home Depot.
Glass--only comes in standard sizes. If you need to cut it, things may get even more costly or dangerous.
24x30" -- $10.38
12x36" -- $6.30
18x36" -- $9.37
24x36" -- $12.39
30x36" -- $15.68
16x20" -- $4.90
Hope this helps guys. If you find better deals yourself, please post it.
Enjoy!
Thank you for posting this. I am looking at building my own frames and I have been wondering how much Home Depot charged for cutting glass. Very helpful. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, custom frames are always ideal, but budgets are budgets sometimes.
ReplyDeleteOther places you may want to consider is (yes, I said it) Ikea, even some of their 22x29s that run about $30 apiece and that is with glass, not plastic. And the 'Ribba' series has 16.5x20.5 for $15 each.
Another thought is Sam Flax which has all the components of frames you you can mix/match side sizes and they can custom cut glass pretty cheaply as well.
They see regular and museum glass so something to consider there, it's been a while since I've used them so I can't provide any timely prices but they work with so many students in the ATL area that they work with you to help keep it in your budget range.