Framing

[jrg908369]

We have some very old paintings that have been in storage that we would like to reframe and display in our new house. Any recommendations? Relatively expensive paintings.

[sdeikenberry]

Both Michaels and JoAnn Fabrics have picture framing departments. You can spend as much or as little as you wish. Each place has a framing expert there to advise you.

[jrg908369]

Both Michaels and JoAnn Fabrics have picture framing departments. You can spend as much or as little as you wish. Each place has a framing expert there to advise you.

Thanks for the quick response.

[davem4616]

Check out Glen Haven Gallery, 2545 South Street in Leesburg (CR 44) just past the Salvation Army Church ...it's a pink building

They do custom framing and their work is very high end...you'll be proud to display anything they do for you in your home

Last year we had them mount and frame a 3' x 2' tapestry that had belonged to my grandmother, came out fabulous and is in our front hall.....my wife had them mount some hand embroidered napkins that her aunt made along with some old family pictures in shadow boxes...we had had a regular frame shop do this a few years ago and just never was happy with the job

she was very pleased with the artistic guidance that they gave her on how to present these treasures that came from Italy...they take their time trying to understand exactly what you are looking for and offer you some great ideas...but they don't push

it wasn't inexpensive by any stretch...but when you see the quality of the work that they do, you'll just take out your credit card and say 'please, do it'

not certain if they are open yet...give them a call 352.267.4271 glenhavengallery.com

[jrg908369]

Check out Glen Haven Gallery, 2545 South Street in Leesburg (CR 44) just past the Salvation Army Church ...it's a pink building

They do custom framing and their work is very high end...you'll be proud to display anything they do for you in your home

Last year we had them mount and frame a 3' x 2' tapestry that had belonged to my grandmother, came out fabulous and is in our front hall.....my wife had them mount some hand embroidered napkins that her aunt made along with some old family pictures in shadow boxes...we had had a regular frame shop do this a few years ago and just never was happy with the job

she was very pleased with the artistic guidance that they gave her on how to present these treasures that came from Italy...they take their time trying to understand exactly what you are looking for and offer you some great ideas...but they don't push

it wasn't inexpensive by any stretch...but when you see the quality of the work that they do, you'll just take out your credit card and say 'please, do it'

not certain if they are open yet...give them a call 352.267.4271 glenhavengallery.com

Thanks for the quick reply.

[dnobles]

Debbie Universal Art Framing 352 973 5510 Excellent She does all the framing for The Lighthouse. She did a special project for me very very pleased.

[GrnThumb]

The Kings Gallery here in Spanish Springs on Main St.

[Northerner52]

DK Art Supply and Framing (http://fineart.dkartsupply.com/defaultframe.asp) did nice for work for me and at a good price.
Hobby Lobby has fair prices. Michales is very expensive even with a 50% off coupon.

They even did a unique framing job for me and duplicated this picture that hangs in a corner. Hard to do.

[jrg908369]

Thanks for the quick reply.

[SacDQ]

I use DK Art Supply & Custom Frame for all my art work. Very professional and quality work.
Their in Leesburg about 20 minutes from Brownwood .

[Andyb]

Grand Gator, downtown Leesburg

[Bridget Staunton]

As far as I am concerned it’s Hobby Lobby, Ocala they are very reasonable & courteous

[JanetMM]

I also recommend DK Art Supply and Framing. Very creative with an unusual piece, competitive price and best of all, a small LOCAL business. Well worth the short drive down 441/27!

[RRman77 retired]

We have had great work done at King's Gallery TV

[Travelhunter]

Check out Glen Haven Gallery, 2545 South Street in Leesburg (CR 44) just past the Salvation Army Church ...it's a pink building

They do custom framing and their work is very high end...you'll be proud to display anything they do for you in your home

Last year we had them mount and frame a 3' x 2' tapestry that had belonged to my grandmother, came out fabulous and is in our front hall.....my wife had them mount some hand embroidered napkins that her aunt made along with some old family pictures in shadow boxes...we had had a regular frame shop do this a few years ago and just never was happy with the job

she was very pleased with the artistic guidance that they gave her on how to present these treasures that came from Italy...they take their time trying to understand exactly what you are looking for and offer you some great ideas...but they don't push

it wasn't inexpensive by any stretch...but when you see the quality of the work that they do, you'll just take out your credit card and say 'please, do it'

not certain if they are open yet...give them a call 352.267.4271 glenhavengallery.com

Another vote for Glen Haven
Quality, integrity reasonable
It’s also a fun place to visit

[Cranford61]

Check out Glen Haven Gallery, 2545 South Street in Leesburg (CR 44) just past the Salvation Army Church ...it's a pink building

They do custom framing and their work is very high end...you'll be proud to display anything they do for you in your home

Last year we had them mount and frame a 3' x 2' tapestry that had belonged to my grandmother, came out fabulous and is in our front hall.....my wife had them mount some hand embroidered napkins that her aunt made along with some old family pictures in shadow boxes...we had had a regular frame shop do this a few years ago and just never was happy with the job

she was very pleased with the artistic guidance that they gave her on how to present these treasures that came from Italy...they take their time trying to understand exactly what you are looking for and offer you some great ideas...but they don't push

it wasn't inexpensive by any stretch...but when you see the quality of the work that they do, you'll just take out your credit card and say 'please, do it'

not certain if they are open yet...give them a call 352.267.4271 glenhavengallery.com
Love Glen Haven!! It is like a museum too. Be sure to check out the monkeys there.

[BonnieF]

Kings Gallery, very reasonable price and a great job.

[Troopie]

I've always had very good luck with Michael's. Check the paper and mailers for coupons, too. They have frequent discounts for framing.

[MandoMan]

We have some very old paintings that have been in storage that we would like to reframe and display in our new house. Any recommendations? Relatively expensive paintings.

For old paintings, I’ve sometimes purchased beautiful old frames on eBay. Are your paintings oils or watercolors? For oils, if I can’t find an old frame I like, I can buy custom-built frames in many styles at very good prices on eBay. There are several companies that do good work. (Measure carefully! I recently failed to notice that a circa 1800 oil was not quite square, so I had to cut a quarter inch from the back side of the frame opening—a lot of hard work with a dangerous saw and a chisel.) For watercolors, I usually use Michaels. They offer big discounts for custom framing if I include everything in the package. I get a simple black frame to accentuate the painting. But I always get Museum Glass! That is very expensive, but it blocks UV light and has an anti-glare finish. Sunlight is very hard on paint and on watercolor papers. (The British Museum puts its most fragile or rare oil paintings behind museum glass, so people won’t touch, and it’s hard to tell it’s there.) I back all my old watercolors (some two hundred years old and by Royal Academy members) with Artcare MicroChamber board. This is an alkaline board that soaks up acid in paper to keep it from yellowing. Way better than board that is simply acid free. This is what museums use. I buy a box of ten big sheets and cut my own backing and mats. (It’s enough to just do the backing and use acid-free mats.) But if you have some, I’m sure Michael’s will cut it and install it for you. I’m happy to pay $20 for a piece of something that will add a century or two to the life of my paintings.

For old oils, of course, keep them out of direct sun, with a humidity of about fifty percent. You don’t want high humidity to lead to mildew or mold, front or back. They need air circulation.

[MandoMan]

DK Art Supply and Framing (http://fineart.dkartsupply.com/defaultframe.asp) did nice for work for me and at a good price.
Hobby Lobby has fair prices. Michales is very expensive even with a 50% off coupon.

They even did a unique framing job for me and duplicated this picture that hangs in a corner. Hard to do.

Fun frame! Not an original Picasso, I assume.

[jamorela]

I have a Beautiful 26 x 30 oak picture frame with glass, back insert, and matting - holds 20 x 24 picture for sale for $20.

[rlcooper70]

We have used Michaels and they are very nice but the choice of frames is limited ... very ordinary from my view. They design for the common artwork. I'd try somewhere else. We are using a framer in Delray Beach ... quite a ride .... with pricing in the range of $350-400 per frame for 32" X 42". If you find someone closer for high end framing .... please post your experience.

[Curtisbwp]

Kings gallery in spanish springs.

[LynneH]

We used King's Gallery TV for one job, but they didn't have the framing style we wanted for another piece. We met someone at the Villages woodworking shop who custom made what we wanted.

[Carcie]

If your former military, I would go to a base. Quick, good and less expensive

[Dust Bunny]

We have some very old paintings that have been in storage that we would like to reframe and display in our new house. Any recommendations? Relatively expensive paintings.

Try Michalis thy are not cheap

[Jtcoggin@bellsouth.net]

Michaels