Show your framed MMJ show posters

[johnnYYac]

Not sure if this counts as a framed poster.  I just ordered a case for my iPhone 4S...



Its from a photo of my Burwell MMJ Portland '05. 

Here's the link: http://custom.case-mate.com/diy/devices/iphone-4-tough-custom-case

Click "Upload your own image".  Free shipping!  I hope it turns out well...  :)

[Sweet Nothing]

Looks great Johnny, i put some of the images i have of other posters on there and they look great.  Thanks for this link as i might just have to order one of these, only problem is to decide with image to use.   

[Jahmazed]

Speaking of framed MMJ prints has anyone used americanframe.com?  If so any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.  Even if I don't buy from them the site can upload pics and its kind of cool trying out different frames and mat combinations with posters I want to get framed. 

Like this    or this

[Sweet Nothing]

Speaking of framed MMJ prints has anyone used americanframe.com?  If so any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.  Even if I don't buy from them the site can upload pics and its kind of cool trying out different frames and mat combinations with posters I want to get framed. 

Like this    or this

Walterfredo would be the one to give you good advice as far as framing goes but i believe that they do all their framing themself.  I believe they may have commented earlier in the thread though if you want to check that. 

[walterfredo]

my write-up on DIY framing was in another thread, that apparently never made it to the new site when they updated the forum.  Bummer. 

I think this is a good place to start...

http://www.expressobeans.com/wiki/index.php/DIY_Framing

I've used americanframe.com and pictureframes.com on several occasions.  If you have any specific questions, ask away.  I don't feel like typing out all the details that I did in that old thread. 

[e_wind]

Not sure if this counts as a framed poster.  I just ordered a case for my iPhone 4S...



Its from a photo of my Burwell MMJ Portland '05. 

Here's the link: http://custom.case-mate.com/diy/devices/iphone-4-tough-custom-case

Click "Upload your own image".  Free shipping!  I hope it turns out well...  :)

Damn John, that's awesome. Im gonna have to do that. I will probably use a jacket poster, but something simpler most likely. I have the black iPhone so it'll have to be a poster that has a black or white background. Yours is sweet though. good idea using only a portion of the poster, it looks good

[Jahmazed]

my write-up on DIY framing was in another thread, that apparently never made it to the new site when they updated the forum.  Bummer. 

I think this is a good place to start...

http://www.expressobeans.com/wiki/index.php/DIY_Framing

I've used americanframe.com and pictureframes.com on several occasions.  If you have any specific questions, ask away.  I don't feel like typing out all the details that I did in that old thread.

Thanks guys I did read some other posts and that one helps with some of the details.  I'm going to give it a shot, now I just have to decide which one!  Do you have any favorite frame styles?  Of the two sites do you have a preference?  Any other tips when ordering from them? Thanks again

[Sweet Nothing]

my write-up on DIY framing was in another thread, that apparently never made it to the new site when they updated the forum.  Bummer. 

I think this is a good place to start...

http://www.expressobeans.com/wiki/index.php/DIY_Framing

I've used americanframe.com and pictureframes.com on several occasions.  If you have any specific questions, ask away.  I don't feel like typing out all the details that I did in that old thread.

Thanks guys I did read some other posts and that one helps with some of the details.  I'm going to give it a shot, now I just have to decide which one!  Do you have any favorite frame styles?  Of the two sites do you have a preference?  Any other tips when ordering from them? Thanks again

I remember Walterfredo saying that the colors on the screen differ from the samples that are sent to you from them.  So keep that in mind when making a selection, not too sure how they differ, if they are brighter or less bright i don't know but i am sure walterfredo would be able to advise you better then I.  Let me know how it comes out though. 

[walterfredo]

alright, here's my advice on DIY Framing...

*as sweet nothing mentioned, I have found from my personal experience that the color you see on your monitor doesn't always look like that when the mats arrive.  A monitor doesn't really show 'true' colors.  I've been burned by this a couple of times, and the mat just didn't look right.  For this reason I tend to do a lot of framing with blacks and whites, which I feel are timeless anyhow, and always look good.

*pictureframes.com will send you (or at least used to) a free package of all their mat samples, then it's much easier picking the one that actually matches the art.  All of my DIY framing that I went with colored mats, I've bought through pictureframes.com.  Otherwise, I use americanframe.com because I've found it to be a bit cheaper.

*very important!  If you're using americanframe.com, make sure to enter your art size to be exactly what you want showing through the mat, meaning, slightly smaller than the actual poster size, because you need to take into account overlap of the mat on the poster.  If you enter the exact dimensions of the poster, then the opening of the mat will be that exact size, and then you have a problem.  The more overlap the better, so when you're framing something that has a large white border space around the poster, bring the mat dimensions in quite a bit, and this will make it easier to frame.  If there is very little/no border on the poster, it can be difficult to frame.  I try to shoot for at least a 1/4 inch overlap all the way around, in which case you would enter the art size to be 1/2 in smaller in all dimensions than the paper size (1/4" + 1/4"=1/2").  But if you can bring it in more, do it.   But, if you're using pictureframes.com, their system automatically makes adjustment for this (which I find annoying), if you enter your art size it will compensate for a little overlap of the mat, but only a very, very small amount (I think 1/8" or a 1/4" total).  So, I've found that I have to play with the dimensions a bit to get the dimensions that I'm really wanting.  Just make sure that the mat opening of the under mat is at the dimensions you're after.  This probably sounds really confusing, but once you start playing around you'll see what I'm talking about.  Also, I haven't ordered from either site in over a year, so things might possibly have changed, just keep it in mind though. 

*If you opt for no mat at all, make sure to use spacers when you frame it up, these keep the poster from being in contact with the glass.  If the poster is in contact with the glass, over time moisture can get into the frame, and then the poster will adhere to the glass, and be ruined....I learned this the hard way years ago. 

RIP jerry on broadway poster...



*make sure to look at the dimensions of the frame moulding before you buy, it can sometimes be deceptive when you're looking online.  You don't want a frame that has 3" wide moulding (or perhaps you do?).  Just be aware of it.  I've been burned by this as well. 

*I use mylar corners to mount the poster to the mounting board/foam core. 

http://www.dickblick.com/products/lineco-archival-mounting-corners/?wmcp=google&wmcid=products&wmckw=17306-4050



I recommend the clear 1/2" ones.  This is a safe/archival method of mounting the art to the backing board.   If your poster has very small amount of border, and your mat overlay is very small, the corners will sometimes show a bit in the corners of the frame, I usually get a razor blade and just cut them back a little so they don't show.
I would also recommend trying to use archival framing materials (acid free, etc.) and UV glass/plexi.  This can bring the price up, but if it's something that you think will or does have monetary value, you'll be glad you did in the long run.

There's my framing blog!  If you have any other questions let me know. 

[Ruckus]

Uberhelpful!  Thanks Walter

[subinai]

i smell a winter project! thanks walter. super helpful.

[e_wind]

Not sure if this counts as a framed poster.  I just ordered a case for my iPhone 4S...



Its from a photo of my Burwell MMJ Portland '05. 

Here's the link: http://custom.case-mate.com/diy/devices/iphone-4-tough-custom-case

Click "Upload your own image".  Free shipping!  I hope it turns out well...  :)

Damn John, that's awesome. Im gonna have to do that. I will probably use a jacket poster, but something simpler most likely. I have the black iPhone so it'll have to be a poster that has a black or white background. Yours is sweet though. good idea using only a portion of the poster, it looks good

The website keeps telling me the image isn't big enough. I've tried a photoshop esque program and websites that will only resize it smaller. Any suggestions?

[johnnYYac]

Not sure if this counts as a framed poster.  I just ordered a case for my iPhone 4S...



Its from a photo of my Burwell MMJ Portland '05. 

Here's the link: http://custom.case-mate.com/diy/devices/iphone-4-tough-custom-case

Click "Upload your own image".  Free shipping!  I hope it turns out well...  :)

Damn John, that's awesome. Im gonna have to do that. I will probably use a jacket poster, but something simpler most likely. I have the black iPhone so it'll have to be a poster that has a black or white background. Yours is sweet though. good idea using only a portion of the poster, it looks good

The website keeps telling me the image isn't big enough. I've tried a photoshop esque program and websites that will only resize it smaller. Any suggestions?

The photos available online are small.  I made mine from a photo I took of the poster using my digital camera, so the resolution is higher.

I got it in the mail just an hour ago.  Its cool, a bit darker than the set up tool shows, and is a minimal case.  I'll probably use my Otter Box case most of the time, as its more protective.  I will have this with me at MSG, however. 

Be aware, the image you choose will continue on the sides of the case, so note that another half inch of the image wraps around and isn't visible using the set up tool.  You can see what I mean from this photo.  The case comes with a screen protector, which I already have, and the black silicone bumper.  The hard case covers the back 'cept the camera lens.

[e_wind]

Thanks John, you answered all my questions before I could ask 'em. I was even gonna ask you to post a picture when you got it. I didn't know it came with a rubber skin and a screen protector too. I'm definitely sold on it. I'm thinking about using the Red Rocks burwell (sorry for crampin your style!) but Im not thrilled about the brown color scheme with a black phone. I might use my iSplash program to make it black and white though. Who knows. I wanna use something jacket related for sure though.

Anyone who has any suggestions/ideas as to what poster (or picture or anything) to use, I'm all ears.

I've also though about using the Clinch lithograph included with circuital box set.  Hmmmmmmmmm.


For te holidays, I think I'm gonna get my mom one with the circuital "eye" on it cause she love that record so much!

[CountSA]

I just brought my Boston Burwell to the frame shop yesterday!  Fortunately I had a hook-up and a custom $260 frame will cost me about $30.  I'll post pics in 2 weeks when it's done.

[Sweet Nothing]

This phone case idea came from Johnnyyac, here is the image that i used for my phone, let me know how you think it came out? 

Edit: This was my first sucessful(some what unsucessful) picture posted onto the forum so bare with me, i will get the hang of this. 

[Sweet Nothing]

The pictures either come in way to big or way to small and i know johnny mentioned to go to properties and set the image to medium but i have a mac so i am not sure if it may be different.  At least i am getting the image up but i need to get the image size correct.  If anyone is familar with a mac or knows the proper steps i could take to make the image appear at a medium size please send me a pm.  Thanks

[e_wind]

man i cant see the image but i want to. im gonna try to play with it and post

[Jahmazed]

alright, here's my advice on DIY Framing...

Thanks a lot, I thought I posted thanks earlier but don't see it here and wanted to say I appreciate the help.  I'm going to give it a shot and will post a pic of the results..

[ophidiophobia]

Just got this one done today. It looks even better than I figured.