Alamo Drafthouse Posters

[furystorm]

I would never take a Halloween print to Michaels!

They ruinated a cheaper Aliens test print I delivered to them, and have a policy of not covering enough, like insurance, for me to take the chance on a higher end print...

 

[BuffyGirl]

I love it when they have these big sales

Definitely. My only fear is actually leaving them my Halloween. If anything happened to it, I'd be beyond devastated.

 

[BuffyGirl]

I would never take a Halloween print to Michaels!

They ruinated a cheaper Aliens test print I delivered to them, and have a policy of not covering enough, like insurance, for me to take the chance on a higher end print...

Just saw this. Yeah, I think for this print it's not worth it at all. I'm going to have to figure this one out. There's a great shop right next to Mondo.

 

[Something Sexy]

I would never take a Halloween print to Michaels!

They ruinated a cheaper Aliens test print I delivered to them, and have a policy of not covering enough, like insurance, for me to take the chance on a higher end print...

Agreed. We have a local shop that is pretty praised for their work in the area. They are expensive but they take very good care of everything and do an outstanding job. I just eat the costs cause I would rather have it perfect then half-assed.

 

[BuffyGirl]

Agreed. We have a local shop that is pretty praised for their work in the area. They are expensive but they take very good care of everything and do an outstanding job. I just eat the costs cause I would rather have it perfect then half-assed.

I'm just going to wait. There's nothing else I need framed right now so it's good. I have a ton of crap I want framed, but don't need.

 

[Something Sexy]

I'm just going to wait. There's nothing else I need framed right now so it's good. I have a ton of crap I want framed, but don't need.

Haha ya I know that feeling.

I finally got a nice box from university products as well as huge roll of archival paper and started the slow process of flattening and storing everything.

 

[furystorm]

Didn't want to be an alarmist, but I just don't trust them with the high end stuff. I have an excellent frame shop that I use, and they also do not cover the full extent of the value of a piece, but I trust them far more than a crew of high school students with my artwork. I use this shop for all of my original works which get frames, and my Luke Chuehs too...

 

[pavehawk78]

Personally I would never get a collectible print dry-mounted.

 

[Chapter 2099]

The quality and knowledgeably at Michael's seems to be hit or miss from what I've experienced. Some of them really know their stuff. Others don't. If I don't like them, then that store doesn't get my business.

As for their handling of items, when I had my Spike's poems framed, I told them that I wouldn't leave them. Plain and simple. (The one guy was a Buffy fan, so he understood.) They had no problem with it and actually encouraged it. They told me that it's the wait for the materials that takes the longest, but when they did come in, it would take a day to frame and finish. I dropped the poems off in the morning, and picked the final product up that night.

Long story short, if you don't want to drop the item off, don't. If they put up a fuss, it's B.S. It shouldn't take more than a day to get done. No need to leave it there for 2 weeks +, just to sit and wait for materials.

 

[Something Sexy]

The quality and knowledgeably at Michael's seems to be hit or miss from what I've experienced. Some of them really know their stuff. Others don't. If I don't like them, then that store doesn't get my business.

As for their handling of items, when I had my Spike's poems framed, I told them that I wouldn't leave them. Plain and simple. (The one guy was a Buffy fan, so he understood.) They had no problem with it and actually encouraged it. They told me that it's the wait for the materials that takes the longest, but when they did come in, it would take a day to frame and finish. I dropped the poems off in the morning, and picked the final product up that night.

Long story short, if you don't want to drop the item off, don't. If they put up a fuss, it's B.S. It shouldn't take more than a day to get done. No need to leave it there for 2 weeks +, just to sit and wait for materials.

Ya this is definitely a good rule to follow.

 

[Duck]

BG if you get your Halloween print framed anytime soon heres a beautiful frame up if you don't have any ideas already
https://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=102714&start=810 scroll down to about the middle and youll see it.

 

[Chapter 2099]

I just checked out that link, and saw a Drive cityscape - metal print framed.

So much awesomeness. Still waiting on that lottery. I'm leaning towards the regular. They purple looks so much better than the blue, IMO. Fits the vibe of the film more.

 

[Duck]

I just checked out that link, and saw a Drive cityscape - metal print framed.

So much awesomeness. Still waiting on that lottery. I'm leaning towards the regular. They purple looks so much better than the blue, IMO. Fits the vibe of the film more.

Yeah that metal stout is so awesome. Too rich for my blood

 

[BuffyGirl]

Haha ya I know that feeling.

I finally got a nice box from university products as well as huge roll of archival paper and started the slow process of flattening and storing everything.

For now I have all of my prints flat in foam core. I have a friend holding onto a flat file drawer for me. I really need to pick that up from him.

Thanks for the link on the frames. I'll look more into it once I'm ready.

Drymounting is not a bad idea. I just wouldn't do it for any print I'm considering selling. However, the process can be hit or miss as well. This hobby is a pain in the butt.

 

[Duck]

I just checked out that link, and saw a Drive cityscape - metal print framed.

So much awesomeness. Still waiting on that lottery. I'm leaning towards the regular. They purple looks so much better than the blue, IMO. Fits the vibe of the film more.

I'm waiting on the lottery as well, but I'm hoping to get a ATB from him. That print just looks amazing. Damn I wish I lived in Texas so I could have grabbed one

 

[ONEYE]

Well, now I'm worried. I've had my prints framed at Hobby Lobby. The look great, the people were knowledgeable, I'm happy with the results. Museum glass, acid free mattes, etc.

They have insurance to cover things left with them, but only go up to $200.00. If your painting, or print is more valuable than that, you have to take the print home. They'll call you when the framing materials arrive so you can bring it in. You can then watch them frame it, or come back in an hour or so, walk around the store, whatever.

I've only had 3 prints done without matting. I wonder if that means the prints are resting on the museum glass? Was there some kind of spacer between the print and the glass? I can't tell by looking at it. I'll have to ask them the next time I drive by.

Now I wonder, how do they hold the poster in place during and after mounting?

The people in this thread have a lot of knowledge. I learn a lot from you.

I would go to a "Mom & Pop" shop, but due to the economy, a lot of them have closed down. I've got to do some searching.

 

[BuffyGirl]

The guy I have do my stuff at Hobby Lobby deals a lot with the Mondo prints. So it makes me happy.

Just an fyi, I'm letting go of my American Werewolf in London variant, if anyone is interested. It's in my for sale thread, or pm me with an offer if you don't like the price I set.

 

[Duck]

Has anybody used American Frames? I'm just wondering how easy it is to put everything together. Do I need to buy any supplies other than what I receive? Figured this might be a cheaper route to get some more art work framed up.

 

[furystorm]

Prolly just need a Phillips screwdriver.

 

[Duck]

Well damn I think I got that covered