For those who can't decide what to frame.....

[Brian Peck]

I was down at my local frame shop, they had a big Labor Day sale. While I was waiting for them to cut come glass for a few pieces I was framing, I stumbled upon something called "Kids Keepsake Box". It is a shadow box about 1/2" deep, with the glass top is on a hinge and it closes using a magnetic latch. Best thing it is 12x18, and comes with a white matte and the art is held in by two elastic straps.

I saw this and automatically thought this would be great for comic art, easy to switch out the artwork. The elastic straps I am not sure how good they will be for artwork, trying them out, might just remove them and use artists tape to hold them in. The glass and matte are easily removed (metal tabs) so I bought a piece of museum glass. I think it might be a good option for displaying pieces you may not want to spend alot to frame. Plus it you get tired of a piece switch it out. I tried some standard 11x17 pieces (the mephisto one pic below).

They are make just for Aaron Brothers (local frame shop) I looked online but didn't see them anywhere else. Aaron Brothers only in CA, CO, WA, GA, ID, MD, NV, OR, TX, VA, AZ.

 

 

 

 

[Meeley Man]

Almost looks like how the old poster marquees at the movie theaters work. Interesting stuff.

[Nexus]

Looks great! I have pieces that are definite framers, and some that I'd like to rotate. This looks like a good option for the latter. Thanks for the heads-up (thumbs u

[Brian Peck]

Looking at the elastic straps, I dot think they will really work if you have an 11x17 pieces as they slide too easily. I think using a couple of pieces of artists tape to hold it down works better.

[Mephisto]

I'm calling CAPS. You should lose custody of your art for trying that out on a Buscema SS splash.

[*paull*]

My suggestion: use archival mounts (triangular shaped) to mount artwork to the back mat. Don't use tape!

 

This is what I use: http://www.dickblick.com/products/lineco-archival-mounting-corners/

 

That Mephisto/SS splash is awesome!

[Big Daddy]

Those are awesome. How much are they?

[bocaratondefense]

This does look like a very good idea. Aaron Brothers does not carry this frame online. What is the in store price?

[Brian Peck]

The store price is $45, but they are always having sales on frames like 40% off.

[Eric Seffinga]

Man, they listed Virginia, but then there's no store on the store locator. Suck, I wanted to see one in person.

 

-e.