Want to know how to choose the best picture frame for your photos? If so, you must first learn the differences between ready made frames and custom picture frames. This may seem easy to do, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Choosing the right frame may save you a significant amount of money.
Ready made frames are picture frames that are factory-made and assembled. These are typically packaged and come with glass covers, backing, and built-in framing hardware. A ready-made frame can come in a tabletop or wall design, and usually comes in various standard sizes. They are available in most photography and frame retailers and can be conveniently used right away.
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On the other hand, custom picture frames are specially-made to your desired specifications. Custom photo frames are usually used in framing artwork such as oil paintings, watercolors or any odd or unique sized photo, print or painting. You can also choose a specific type of molding. You can give whatever specification or dimension you need, and the custom framer can make one for you.
You can also choose the type of protective covering for your picture like glass, acrylic or a UV protective surface and any other specific frame needs you have. And, you can ask the framer to place the picture in the frame so that it's ready to hang once you receive it. Because of the convenience that the custom framer affords you, they may also call their frames "ready made frames,'" but in truth they're actually custom-made. You must be able to tell the difference, since custom-made frames are almost always more expensive than frames you can purchase off the shelf.
When is a custom frame more desirable than a ready made frame?
Custom frames are the main option when framing custom sized artwork to hang on your wall. Most custom photo frames can be made to a broad variety of measurements to accommodate artwork such as fabric, canvasses, or multiple photo mats. You can also get a frame that goes best with your unique piece of art.
The only downside with custom frames is the extra time and money needed to make them. However, a stunning piece of artwork usually justifies the extra expense of a custom frame.
A ready-made frame makes for a great gift for those who need frames for their desktops, dressers, or walls. This versatility of such frames makes them very popular. Most ready made frames have an easel back stand and hanging hardware so you can either hang it on a wall or stand it on a surface vertically or horizontally. Ready made frames are available in a variety of finishes, materials, colors, styles, themes and prices. If you choose to customize your ready made frame, you can add a mat to accentuate a color in the photo or to give a more formal look.
Just remember if it's a unique sized piece of artwork or a canvas choose a custom frame but for everything else you're often better off selecting a ready made frame.
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