Reclaimed Frames

xjmjx · Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:20 pm

Got this at the DAV for $5

Spray painted it white, cut the mat and here you go, Harm's Way 12" by Bertmer

xjmjx · Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:07 pm

New reclaimed job, original thrift store frame for $4 (sorry for the crappy cell pic):

Final version:

mcgraw23 · Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:07 pm

It never ceases to amaze me at some of the stuff you're able to accomplish with those thrift frames. Nicely done!

I've got one I'm working on, hoping to finish it this weekend and throw it up here!

aznpunkyu · Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:28 am

You've got some sick framing...and I'm jealous of all your horkeys

xjmjx wrote:So I traded my Naif for an ODiR but I had to have this image, I love it, so I got the Converge. Here's the frame up for the Naif, reclaimed frame, chopped down and painted.

lilorphanFunkhouser · Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:26 pm

xjmjx wrote: Final version:

nice job man. i was really bummed i missed that print, perfect for halloween.

xjmjx · Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:19 pm

aznpunkyu wrote: You've got some sick framing...and I'm jealous of all your horkeys

Thanks a ton!

lilorphanFunkhouser wrote: nice job man. i was really bummed i missed that print, perfect for halloween.

Thanks man, I thought so too, GID and kid friendly! You might try contacting Greg, he seems like a good dude.

mcgraw23 wrote:It never ceases to amaze me at some of the stuff you're able to accomplish with those thrift frames. Nicely done!

I've got one I'm working on, hoping to finish it this weekend and throw it up here!

Super cool, I can't wait to see it! And thanks, I really appreciate it!

EriaThomas · Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:42 pm

I have a question about cutting down reclaimed frames. If the piece I want to put into the frame is 18x24, do I make the cuts at that size from corner to corner, or do I do it a little smaller to include the rabbet in that size? Thanks.

sidewaysscott · Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:13 pm

Just cut the print.

mcgraw23 · Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:08 am

EriaThomas wrote:I have a question about cutting down reclaimed frames. If the piece I want to put into the frame is 18x24, do I make the cuts at that size from corner to corner, or do I do it a little smaller to include the rabbet in that size? Thanks.

You'll typically want to leave an 1/8" extra. I think the framing guru's call this a standard allowance.. When I cut mine down (assuming my rabbits are 1/4"), The inside border will be ~17.75" x 23.75" so the rabbit lengths are actually 18.25" x 24.25". Hope that makes sense. There are plenty of good resources on here to check out with regards to DIY framing:

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 1&t=127256
http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 31&t=62356
http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 3&t=120367
http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 1&t=117406

EriaThomas · Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:23 pm

That makes sense. I'll check out the links, thanks a lot.

xjmjx · Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:25 pm

$3 frame from a church garage sale (spotted by my daughter!), originally 20" x 30",
OG

Chopped down, stripped and re-assembled

FroDawg · Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:05 pm

sidewaysscott wrote:Just cut the print.

Auds1000 · Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:57 pm

Nice work xjmjx! My next frame up has to be a reclaimed frame. Everyone is cranking out some great pieces here!!!

srdzevon · Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:39 am

Fanfreakintastic!

DarthHippie · Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:28 am

FroDawg wrote:
sidewaysscott wrote:Just cut the print.

Meh... I cut prints all the time (well, when it's easier for me...) If I'm framing something, it's not leaving me until I die. I don't care if 1/8" of border is missing. I'm sure the resale value might be hurt, but screw those assholes trying to sell my prized my possesions when I'm dead.

xjmjx - That frame is awesome with that print after your work. I'd be proud of that! Your daughter has a good eye.