Framing a 10' Photograph

Richard Darling

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I just had a customer bring in a 10' long panoramic photo (16" high) for framing. (Actually it was the photographer whose customer asked him to bring it in). Certainly metal frames are an option. I can get some in 12' lengths. Are there some tricks for using wood moulding for these kinds of dimensions?
 
On occasion, with pieces with similar proportions, we have used 1" wide, 1/8" thick aluminum straps, connecting the top and bottom across the back ... assuming you're using a wood moulding wide enough to cover all that ....if you use two, each spaced 1/3 of the width, it gives you something to attach a Z Bar ...

Come to think of it, you might be able to use a metal moulding, too ... with the straps tucked inside the outer edge .... never tried it, but it sounds plausible....

(What the Hey .... No Guts; No Glory)
 
Hi Richard

I know the photo you're asking about and I know your customer. Is he bringing them in mounted/laminated and ready to frame or do you have to "make it flat"? I know Selbys in Bil can mount any length as long as you can find something to mount to (which Larry might have).
I told Mac I was going to buy one of these when he got them printed so I've been thinking about this problem as well.
Hope someone on the Grumble has a great idea. If you don't mind, let me know how you end up!
TTYL
 
He's going to laminate them. I think he wants me to mount it. It's going to hang up high in a Bank, so we're not doing any glazing. I hadn't thought yet about finding 10' foam core. I was too busy thinking about whether I have options for using moulding that doesn't come greater than 9' lengths. But when I get to the mounting issue, I wonder if I can just push it through my Seal Press 2' at a time?
 
Anyone with a good roller machine nearby? They will be able to mount and laminate the whole piece easily for you.

Bracing the fram to itself will also be an important part, I would normally use staples to hold everything in place which takes care of that at the same time.

I would suggest getting a single length, even though it may limit the options a little, I just can't see it being worth it when there is almost certainly other good options available. Of course if you go on a good sales effort this becomes irrelevant...
 
For mounting if you are going to use a roller I would use plexi or aluminum as your backing. You will get a better surface look and a more rigid frame that way. I just did a 117" x 57" vintage opera poster and had APF/Munn make me a custom frame. There weren't to many prefinished mouldings available. If you go with a composite leaf or painted finish, custom frames arent to far off from mid to high end legnth mouldings.
 
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