Frames by Mail

If you have been tearing your hair out over the cost of framing, check out www.americanframe.com. They have metal and wood frames, and if you need mats, will cut the opening for you. Free Berkshire mat with frame order. They have a terrific tool, just put in your image measurements, pick out mat border size if needed and the tool calculates the size of the frame. Metal Nielsen frames do not come with hanging wire, but wood frames do. The prices are very good, as are the shipping rates. And delivery is within 7 business days. A wood frame for a 9x10 painting costs around $12 for the least expensive. Two other mail order companies, about which I know nothing, are www.framefit.com and www.framesbymail.com. One of my watercolor teachers recommended American Frame Co. She mentioned one company that did a terrible job of cuttng mats, but I do not recall the name.