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Author Topic: Super-cheap 1-sheet frames? Christopher Meredith Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Jackson, MS, USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 08-10-2006 10:24 PM                        Need a way to put some standard 1-sheets on the wall. Doesn't have to be fancy, just flat. Wal-mart has some size-appropriate frames for $20 each. I'm looking for even cheaper than that. Any ideas? Thanks!  |  IP: Logged Mike Heenan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1896 From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-10-2006 10:32 PM                     4 thumb tacks will do the trick.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 08-10-2006 10:49 PM                        Media Play had some nice ones that were a bit cheaper, but Media Play died or something.  |  IP: Logged Dennis Benjamin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1445 From: Denton, MD Registered: Feb 2002 posted 08-11-2006 04:32 PM                        I picked some up at a Michael's (the craft store) for $7 bucks once. I think they were on sale and you had to buy three to get the deal? If there is one in your area - it would'nt hurt to call and ask.  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 08-17-2006 01:28 AM                        Cheapest we've ever found -- we use them for a variety of needs from frames to hold the port view glass to framing to hold plexi in front of a large standee. Figuring a 1-sheet size, you can get either their Radius or Standard models in a variety of finishes & colors at about $18.00. They come with hanging brackets and springs and are grooved to allow for glass or plastic to slide in with your 1-sheet. They also come with hardware for mounting -- brackets and springs to hold everything together in them. clicky: American Frame  |  IP: Logged Stephen Frazza Expert Film Handler Posts: 161 From: Nutley, NJ, USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 08-18-2006 12:13 PM                        Media Play was really Suncoast. And I used to get the frames there for around 12 bucks. I didn't see it listed on their website but they might still have them in their stores.  |  IP: Logged Christopher Meredith Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Jackson, MS, USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 08-19-2006 01:17 AM                        I stumbled across this: http://www.allposterframes.com/product.php?prod=4663 Looks like the best I can do! Thanks all for the input!  |  IP: Logged Paul Mayer Oh get out of it Melvin, before it pulls you under! Posts: 3836 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Feb 2000 posted 08-19-2006 01:27 AM                        Just be careful about the cardboard backing in those inexpensive frames. Cardboard has high acid content and is death to paper products over the not-so-long term. If you're planning on keeping your posters in those frames for an extended period, I strongly recommend replacing that 1/8" cardboard with 1/8" acid-free and buffered backing or mat board. I've been looking for some cheap framing solutions for my posters as well. That site looks promising.  |  IP: Logged

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