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SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I would first try to have thier work framed in a way that is appropriate for the work. If that can't be done, I have been thinking about some ways to help artists frame their work a bit cheaper.This would be for my gallery and in house only. Tell me what you think.
There is a company that allows one to buy a wood frame that is put together with metal hardware (same hardware as Nielson). They offer 5 or 6 finishes, maple, ash, cherry, black, and walnut (I believe that is correct). I was thinking of buying about a dozen 16x20 frames. I would buy the walnut, because that would match my the interior of the shop. By buying this size I can make 20x20, 16x16 and 16x20. I know I will be able to make more 16x20 than the other sizes.
These frames are broken down in minutes like a typical metal frame, so they may be stored unassembled. My thought is: if I bought these frames and some artists could not afford to frame their work, I could offer to mat and glaze the work for a price. These would be made to fit one of the frame sizes listed above. This would allow me to show some different work that might not be seen due to the cost involved in framing. I would offer the pieces for sale including the frames, if sold I would get a new frame for the customer.
So a couple questions, I shall pose at this point:
1. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
2. What do you think is fair for a price (I know this is odd)for each frame rented?
I don't believe I should charge alot, because I will take the frames back and charge the next person. The frame charge would be for the length of the shows, lets say two months.
Thanks in advance for the responses,
Maynard James Keenan
There is a company that allows one to buy a wood frame that is put together with metal hardware (same hardware as Nielson). They offer 5 or 6 finishes, maple, ash, cherry, black, and walnut (I believe that is correct). I was thinking of buying about a dozen 16x20 frames. I would buy the walnut, because that would match my the interior of the shop. By buying this size I can make 20x20, 16x16 and 16x20. I know I will be able to make more 16x20 than the other sizes.
These frames are broken down in minutes like a typical metal frame, so they may be stored unassembled. My thought is: if I bought these frames and some artists could not afford to frame their work, I could offer to mat and glaze the work for a price. These would be made to fit one of the frame sizes listed above. This would allow me to show some different work that might not be seen due to the cost involved in framing. I would offer the pieces for sale including the frames, if sold I would get a new frame for the customer.
So a couple questions, I shall pose at this point:
1. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
2. What do you think is fair for a price (I know this is odd)for each frame rented?
I don't believe I should charge alot, because I will take the frames back and charge the next person. The frame charge would be for the length of the shows, lets say two months.
Thanks in advance for the responses,
Maynard James Keenan
