Framing large artwork & prints can be a costly undertaking. No one likes to accept this, but it is a fact. We regularly consult with a lot of frustrated folks in our business who don’t understand: 1.) why they can’t find a (custom-sized[?]) ready-made frame for their large artwork, and 2.) why framing a large work of art is so expensive! First of all: really!?… you don’t understand the difference between asking a professional in their craft to custom-size something for you, as opposed to just buying something pre-made off a shelf? (maybe you’re thinking of customized blinds??). One simple answer to this admittedly frustrating dilemma is that good quality & materials + hours of labor = larger costs! The truth is, most folks would not be prepared to deal with the variable logistics of “DIY” framing a large frame. Small frames can be pretty straight-forward, and the systems ready-made purveyors provide the DIY framer are typically very user-friendly. Unfortunately, a reliable model of fabrication/ construction/ user-friendliness cannot be readily instituted into a large frame scenario. Consider this: just as most people do not typically make their own custom furniture for their homes, custom framing, as well, is best left to qualified professionals.
