Will I have to have a custom-made frame for my art?
It is often possible to find a ready-made frame that is a similar shape, but somewhat larger than the artwork, and use a mat to fill the space left by the difference between the two sizes. So, in many cases you don't really "have" to use a custom frame, but you might also find that you like the look better with a custom frame.
In my experience, customers who want to avoid using a custom frame either can't wait for a frame to be cut and need to have the framing completed immediately, or believe that custom frames are very expensive. In the first case, if you are not able to wait the 10 days that it takes for a completed custom framing job, a ready-made solution as outlined above is often available on a same-day basis. In the latter case, while custom frames certainly CAN be expensive (because we have some extremely nice options available!) they do not HAVE to be, and we are usually able to find a framing option to fit any budget. I encourage you to bring your art in to one of our store locations to discuss your options with one of our design specialists, and get an exact quote.
