Question Easelbacks for round frames? Do they exist?

[ann e sellers]

My customer brought in an round metal frame with a broken easelback support. I need to find out where to get a new one, preferably of good quality. I don't want her coming back in a month needing another!!!
Any help on this question is appreciated.

 

[DB]

http://www.inlineovals.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

They supply custom ovals/circles. Their catalogue lists only a few standard oval easle backs, but they also make backings for their circular frames so maybe they would make one for you?

 

[Framar]

It would certainly be easy enough to make your own - especially if you do fabric wrapped mats.

Just be sure to charge appropriately!

 

[Dave]

Like Mar said... time spent searching you could make your own in less than half an hour. Most supply houses sell the support or you can remove one from a rectangular one.

Just cut the circular size from 8 ply board, fabric wrap it, attach the support and attach. I generally would lightly glue the back on and use small brass nails spaced a few inches apart for extra hold.

For extra pizzazz you could also fabric wrap the support.

 

[Framar]

And if you are worried about the weight, attach a ribbon or a decorative cord or something (the way easel backs used to be made!).