I have Six quad Cinema posters that I want to frame to sell, looking for recommendations no mount but going to space away from glass.
Want something probably black, smooth and minimal but obviously strong enough to support the weight of a fairly large picture.
I only have experience of Wessex moulding so just wondering what others use please
Thanks Paul
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Good frame for Cinema posters
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Re: Good frame for Cinema posters
Why don't you look at creating your own frame from something like R&H A115 obeche. Fill the woodgrain with ripple paint, or mix to a paste some whiting into white emulsion. Sand it smooth, then a coat of red oxide colour and then a few thin-ish coats of black acrylic. With a rub of wax and 0000 wire wool, your frame will look better than anything you could buy off the shelf.
'Should say - make the frame first, then work the finish.
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Re: Good frame for Cinema posters
Well I am very interested in creating my own frame but have so far not had a clue where to start but your suggestion has given me the inspiration to give it ago thank you
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Re: Good frame for Cinema posters
As far as posters go then a simple flat moulding is my preference. A poster image is usually a flat, graphic thing so any
architectural shapes tend to look inappropriate IMHO. Better to use a simple profile and apply a textured finish to add interest.
Hand-finishing? Two Rose&Hollis mouldings, A243 and A104 are good. As long as you can cope with a bit of messiness it's
not rocket surgery to paint a bit of wood. Often the simplest (and quickest) finishes are the best.
architectural shapes tend to look inappropriate IMHO. Better to use a simple profile and apply a textured finish to add interest.
Hand-finishing? Two Rose&Hollis mouldings, A243 and A104 are good. As long as you can cope with a bit of messiness it's
not rocket surgery to paint a bit of wood. Often the simplest (and quickest) finishes are the best.
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