Try Hobby Lobby for plain black metal frames.  They are often on sale 
and end up being $5-10 each.  Then buy archival "photo corners" and 
float the pictures on an acid-free mat backing, which saves the time and 
expense of having to cut custom mats. 

Jill R. Chancey, PhD
Curator
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
PO Box 1108
Laurel, MS 39441-1108
www.LRMA.org
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Paul Orselli wrote:
> I'm working on a temporary exhibition that is really pinched for funds.  (What else is new?)
>
> Does anyone have inexpensive sources/suggestions on framing small drawings on paper?
> (Unfortunately they are not all standard, or the same, sizes)
>
> Any suggestions appreciated!
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