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Posted: Dec 07 2005 at 3:15pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
I'm at a loss here....my usual crafty adviser MaryM didn't have any info to give me on this subject, so I'm hoping I can gather more advice.

I learned some basic elements of framing, like cutting a mat and framing the "object" -- I didn't learn the basics of making the frame from scratch. I do some calligraphy pieces on the side and this saved me loads of money just purchasing a frame and doing the rest on my own.

My problem now is that the Logan Mat Cutter that I had free use of is no longer available. I was thinking of buying one, but the price is slightly prohibitive -- almost $200-300 for a good one. Plus I would also need a point driver, something else that would require cash outlay. Here is Dick Blick's list of framing supplies to give an idea of where I'm coming from.

I wondered does anyone do this at home, did you find good prices for materials, and/or any suggestions to do this inexpensively!

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Posted: Dec 10 2005 at 10:32pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
bumping this up. No one does their own framing?

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Jenn......you are in a class by yourself!

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Posted: Dec 12 2005 at 3:48pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Sigh...I guess so. So let's change the question. How do you frame inexpensively?

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