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Just looking in here now. I usually buy my folders from JM Photo as they gold block print my name and telephone no. on free of charge. Folders in general are much the same price at all suppliers – a few cent here or there will not make or break the bank if one is selling the product on.
Thorstons idea is really a good one from a marketing viewpoint and really gives the end product an air of real quality and professionalism – which is what Thorston always strives to achieve and anyone here who sees his work or reads his posts will have to agree that he works hard to achieve his excellent results. He puts a lot of thought into the craft and pushes himself to the limit to be the best he can be.
I sometimes use Thorstons method if I want to do something up-market. I cut my own mounts from sheets of mountboard and using this and a combination of Easi-mount board I can produce a more high quality product when needed.
One needs a good mount cutter and board cutter to do this. An oval/circular mount cutter is also very handy to have.
I appreciate the positive comments, there certainly was no malicious intent in my earlier reply.
Anyway, to answer the question of where I get my supplies – up until recently, I got the raw materials at a local art supplies store (usually Cork Art Supplies) and I cut my own mounts. I’ve been hand cutting mounts for years and enjoy doing so, but recently my volumes have gone up and the fun has gone out of cutting mounts, so I had to find a source of pre-cut mounts.
Fortunately, this very forum came to the rescue, in the form of this thread. Based on the recommendations in this thread I had a look at and subsequently got in touch with Framing Fantastic. Shortly after I got their sample pack and I’m pleased to say that I will be using this as a solution in the future. The range of options available means that it’s really easy to get a precut mount with matching sized backing and self-adhesive plastic envelope, which, when combined, provides a really professional looking product. And prices are not overly expensive when you consider what you get for your money and the fact that you can charge a bit more for your product and sell it as “ready to frame”
Hope this helps!
Thorston, thanks for that. Like you say, cutting too many can get boring so I’m also looking for a supplier of pre-cut and the bags so that link is good to have. Thanks again.
Thorsten,
My apologies if I jumped the gun here. I know you were only being helpful and apologies for picking you up incorrectly.
Thanks to all for your input.
Max
Max, apology accepted. I would never intentionally set out to attack someone except in response to an attack on me and even then I let a lot of stuff just wash over me as it’s usually not worth the effort. Admittedly I can come across a bit pointed in my forum replies, but that’s just the nature of electronic communication where it’s not always possible to communicate emotion.
Hope you find a satisfactory solution to your initial query.
Thanks Thorsten for your reply I’ll probably give Cork Art Supplies a go as I’m not into selling just doing it for my own satisfaction.
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Thanks Thorsten for your reply I’ll probably give Cork Art Supplies a go as I’m not into selling just doing it for my own satisfaction.
Then you’ll definitely want to cut your own as there’s nothing quite like the sense of satisfaction you get from holding a piece of work in your hand knowing that you did every part of it right down to the mounting :D If you do decide to go down the road of cutting your own mounts, make sure you use a second piece of mountboard below the board you are cutting. This sacrificial mount board will help support the cutting blade and reduce the risk of curved cuts. Whatever you do, do not use a cutting mat when cutting the aperture!
Be prepared to throw away your first attempts as it takes a little getting used to and you will make plenty of mistakes at the outset. If all this sounds like way too much effort :wink: , you could always call in to Be Framed in Douglas where I believe they will supply you with a mount cut to your size specifications.
Thanks a million Thorsten I’ll certainly take a look at Be Framed first before trying the DIY option,your generous advice is much appreciated.
Michael
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