Kasimir81
Grumbler
Hello everyone,
First I would like to say thank you to everyone who participates in this site. I am new to framing and it has been a great resource!!! Apologies if this question has been answered before but I did a search and could not see it.
Right now I work a full time job in corporate America and I am looking to transition into this business by start part-time in my own business supporting customer that I have from selling art. Mostly etchings, lithographs, poster from various artists spanning many genres. I currently sell them framed (already framed) and unframed. I have requests of people wanting some pieces framed and I also want to frame some for my own collection. I am at the point now where for larger pieces 40" x 40" and above where getting pre-made frames either cannot be shipped or the price is so much that it doesn't make sense financially profit wise.
My goal in the next 3 years is to expand the business to be a gallery, frame shop and small auction house for fine art (secondary market). Either way at this point I want to start doing work so when I get to that point I will have basics under my belt. What I want is a frame profile which is very simple that looks exactly like what you would see in a contemporary art gallery, .75" - 1.25" width with a simple rabbet and a depth (1" +/-) that will vary depending on how much I want to float the print or if it will be matted. I have taken frames apart and put them together, cut mats, hinged work and done a lot except raw cutting and joining.
My question is - If I were to buy finish wood in long lengths 8' or more and then rip them down with a tables saw to width & depth. Cut in a rabbet, sand and finish the pieces with either white, black or wood stain to be ready for mitre and joining. Would this be a worth while endeavor considering I might want to only carry a few different widths with the same profile to get started vs. buying chop and mitre/joining finished length. Chop is quite expensive and wood is not due to shipping costs etc. I would like to spend few weekends preparing length and then have it when I need a piece framed. There are plastic companies near me where I can get large sheets of acrylic for picture frames.
This is something new to me and I am assuming there have been many others before me with this same idea, so I would first like to hear the tips and experiences from others before I set out on such an effort! Once again, thank you so much for your time and consideration in my question and any guidance or direction you may have for me. Point of reference on location, Stamford, CT.
Thank you!
First I would like to say thank you to everyone who participates in this site. I am new to framing and it has been a great resource!!! Apologies if this question has been answered before but I did a search and could not see it.
Right now I work a full time job in corporate America and I am looking to transition into this business by start part-time in my own business supporting customer that I have from selling art. Mostly etchings, lithographs, poster from various artists spanning many genres. I currently sell them framed (already framed) and unframed. I have requests of people wanting some pieces framed and I also want to frame some for my own collection. I am at the point now where for larger pieces 40" x 40" and above where getting pre-made frames either cannot be shipped or the price is so much that it doesn't make sense financially profit wise.
My goal in the next 3 years is to expand the business to be a gallery, frame shop and small auction house for fine art (secondary market). Either way at this point I want to start doing work so when I get to that point I will have basics under my belt. What I want is a frame profile which is very simple that looks exactly like what you would see in a contemporary art gallery, .75" - 1.25" width with a simple rabbet and a depth (1" +/-) that will vary depending on how much I want to float the print or if it will be matted. I have taken frames apart and put them together, cut mats, hinged work and done a lot except raw cutting and joining.
My question is - If I were to buy finish wood in long lengths 8' or more and then rip them down with a tables saw to width & depth. Cut in a rabbet, sand and finish the pieces with either white, black or wood stain to be ready for mitre and joining. Would this be a worth while endeavor considering I might want to only carry a few different widths with the same profile to get started vs. buying chop and mitre/joining finished length. Chop is quite expensive and wood is not due to shipping costs etc. I would like to spend few weekends preparing length and then have it when I need a piece framed. There are plastic companies near me where I can get large sheets of acrylic for picture frames.
This is something new to me and I am assuming there have been many others before me with this same idea, so I would first like to hear the tips and experiences from others before I set out on such an effort! Once again, thank you so much for your time and consideration in my question and any guidance or direction you may have for me. Point of reference on location, Stamford, CT.
Thank you!