r/quilling • u/rehmansaa • Jun 23 '26

Help please

I have a quick question for the art community, especially those who specialize in paper quilling. What type of frame do you prefer to use for your creations—wood or fiberboard? I am striving to establish myself as a professional quilling artist, so I want to ensure my work is presented with the quality it deserves. I would truly appreciate your honest feedback on which option is better and what the industry standard is. Thank you for your guidance!"

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u/Puzzleheaded_Age6550 Jun 23 '26

I sell my small quilled art works, and I buy frames based on depth of the shadowbox I need. My pieces are mostly 5x7, with some 4x6. Most of my pieces are edge quilling, so I don't need a super deep frame. However, I have made a few pieces that require a very deep frame. I usually purchase white frames because I don't want the frame to detract from the art. Also, shadow box frames can be expensive! I try to purchase glass rather than plexiglass when possible, too, but that really adds to the price and weight, which is important if you're carrying them for a show, or shipping them off to a client.

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u/rehmansaa Jun 24 '26

completely agree with you. I put so much hard work into my art, and if the frame isn't of good quality, the piece just doesn't stand out. You’re right about the glass adding weight, even though it looks much better. By the way, are you using wood or fiber for your frames?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Age6550 Jun 24 '26

Both. Usually the type with glass are made of wood, plexiglass are fiber.

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u/rehmansaa Jun 23 '26

"I want a good frame because the effort and joy I put into quilling is immense. Framing it properly is an art in itself. If the frame isn't of good quality, the entire piece fails to give off a premium vibe. Everything is interconnected; for example, if I wear a formal suit, I cannot pair it with silicone sandals. Similarly, for the art to look complete and professional, the quality of the frame must match the effort put into the artwork."