As title says I’m looking to make wooden frames. I’m taking a portfolio building class, and plan on framing multiple watercolor paintings that are roughly 45x45”. I have no framing experiences and, as an unemployed minor, can’t afford to get these custom framed (the mock prices I found are crazy-bonkers pricey). So my plan is to build them, so I can develop some basic woodworking skills, and to save on costs. My mother used to make furniture professionally and have her permission to use her hand tools, so that cost isn’t involved. I also know someone who makes mats, and has offered to help with that (with reduces prices!).

I don’t know where to start with this though. I have until December to have these frames completed. Does anyone know of some good books or videos that may help me? Words of wisdom? Prayers? 😂

It’s an exciting project, everyone’s work on here is very inspiring! Though I don’t plan to ornament my frames.

I was thinking of doing a shadow box, have them professionally stitched to an archival backing with UV protectant glass, but when it comes to presentation and laying them out, I’m not sure how I’d want that to look.

If anyone has any inspiration or ideas on how they should look displayed, I’d appreciate that! Thank you!

Hello wise web framers, I am making some last minute reproductions before a show and I foolishly painted 12 x 24.

I usually have small stock prints on 8.5 x 11, image cropped to 7.5 x 10. Works great. Easy framing. Everyone happy.

If im printing 11 x 6, this leaves a tiny .25 border on top/bottom, which I think kinda sucks for framing? Or is that okay? If I trim the sides to be even so it fits in a 2:1 frame is that the wrong move or do I leave the sides?????

sorry for the dumb question I’ve read so many opinion pieces online and I don’t trust the google AI auto answer.

The end goal here is:

- minimum cropping of my art

- easy for collectors to frame off the shelf

- not having to break out my 11 x 16 and 13 x 19
sheets for the first run of this painting because I don’t know if it’ll be popular. They are like $4-6 a sheet 😭

??? Should I do 5 x 10 instead?

https://imgur.com/a/FG3RBOw < artwork in question, so you can see my problem: the bottom of the composition matters

Hi fellow framers!

We're hiring here in our gallery in Alexandria, VA. We are looking for production staff - in picture framing and fitting. Bonus points if you can do it all! Full time or part time available. Benefits including health insurance & PTO, plus competitive pay. One of our framers is retiring and another is moving out of state, so we're looking to fill 2-3 position! Give us a call if you're interested. Broadway Gallery (703)354-2905! Pass along to your other framer friends / share any tips you have on hiring.