can you replace picture matte and re-use frame?
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Anonymous
| The title says it all --- on an older picture (1970s), can a framer replace the matte, but re-use the frame? Will it end up costing the same amount as getting it reframed? |
Anonymous
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Why can't you just take off the back and put a new mat in? They sell mats everywhere- Michaels or any craft store.
I would only pay a professional if it's an extremely weird sized frame or piece of expensive artwork. |
Anonymous
| It's easy enough to reuse a frame. You can ask a framer to just cut a new mat for you. That should save some money. |
Anonymous
| When I buy a frame, can I put my own picture in or do I pretend the models in the stock photos are my family? |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Not if you bought them at Michael's. Those are my peeps. Isn't DH HOTTTT? |
Anonymous
| I don't think it's a stock size and I'm not sure if the material (oil on board) requires a special matte. The current matte is a 70s era burlap-type material with s wooden rail inner frame, not a stock matte or frame. |
Anonymous
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