If you just want something cheap and easy, the least expensive frames I have 
encountered are from www.framesbymail.com   The economy frames end up being 
even less expensive than the hobby lobby ones, and they ship very quickly.

Good luck,
Stephanie Standish

Registrar / Preparator
Swope Art Musuem
Terre Haute, IN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jill Chancey" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Cheap Frames?


> 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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