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13 years ago
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In the last few days, while dealing with my recent bout of unemployment, I've gotten a crafting bug. I went through and decided to do some framing work (Pictures, not construction!)
My current art pieces:
Blotch "Ursa Major" https://www.furaffinity.net/view/8005052/
Dali "Persistence of Memory" (The melting clocks) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pe.....ence_of_Memory
Escher "Relativity" http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped.....Relativity.jpg
Framing the Escher was an absolute bitch. It was glued onto a plastic matte and in a large from like 24"*30", so there was a lot of white space. After measuring to determine what size frame I would need, i discovered that the image was not centered. It was offset by about 1/4" on each side, which means TOTAL CUSTOM framing job. If you know, those can be an absolute drain on the wallet.
Loading up the print in the car and heading down to the local Micheal's crafts, I remeasured and was able to come up with a solution. The print would be a true 19"19" print. Since that's not a standard size, I used the kits that allot you to custom make your own frames. I would need a piece of glass cut (Which cost me about $30!). I also got a basic frame and matte for the Blotch print.
Got the matte cut for the Escher and mounted, but the matte knife i was using sucked, so it looks like I'm going to have to redo it. Luckily I bought a huge matte and still have enough to not only redo the Escher, but to matte the Dali as well.
Had to go back today to get a piece of glass for the Dali and to pick up a better matte knife. The Dali and the Blotch look amazing and will go above my desk . The Escher will be above the TV. I posted links in my list so you can see what I'm talking about.
For those wondering, my sunburn is healing up quite well, the pain is just about gone now.
My current art pieces:
Blotch "Ursa Major" https://www.furaffinity.net/view/8005052/Dali "Persistence of Memory" (The melting clocks) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pe.....ence_of_Memory
Escher "Relativity" http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped.....Relativity.jpg
Framing the Escher was an absolute bitch. It was glued onto a plastic matte and in a large from like 24"*30", so there was a lot of white space. After measuring to determine what size frame I would need, i discovered that the image was not centered. It was offset by about 1/4" on each side, which means TOTAL CUSTOM framing job. If you know, those can be an absolute drain on the wallet.
Loading up the print in the car and heading down to the local Micheal's crafts, I remeasured and was able to come up with a solution. The print would be a true 19"19" print. Since that's not a standard size, I used the kits that allot you to custom make your own frames. I would need a piece of glass cut (Which cost me about $30!). I also got a basic frame and matte for the Blotch print.
Got the matte cut for the Escher and mounted, but the matte knife i was using sucked, so it looks like I'm going to have to redo it. Luckily I bought a huge matte and still have enough to not only redo the Escher, but to matte the Dali as well.
Had to go back today to get a piece of glass for the Dali and to pick up a better matte knife. The Dali and the Blotch look amazing and will go above my desk . The Escher will be above the TV. I posted links in my list so you can see what I'm talking about.
For those wondering, my sunburn is healing up quite well, the pain is just about gone now.
