Photo mounts wanted

KIPAX · 26-08-2006, 11:17

Does anyone do or know anyone that makes photo mounts.. I need 50 custom made mounts.

Len · 26-08-2006, 11:28

Will they be for hanging pictures frames on a wall, if so what will their dimensions be?

KIPAX · 26-08-2006, 11:35

Hence custom there all going to be different

and I will need different appertures inside and multiple appartures (is that the term?) and I dont gte the frames until 1st week in October but have seen them and there anything from A4 (mostly) to 30x28 and quite a few inbetween

Len · 26-08-2006, 12:05

I’m sorry but I don’t get the jist….
I have done a bit of a sketch; will they look something like what I have drawn?

Len · 26-08-2006, 12:12

I know…… it looks more like a sad frog. Hehe

In fact it’s a front view and two possible end views. (A,B)

KIPAX · 26-08-2006, 12:15

Haaaa Sorry Len think at cross thingies here mate

A photo mount is the bit of cardboard between the photo and the frame

Example the dark blue bit between the pic and the frame below..

I can see mount may seem like the bracket to mount on a wall... but the term mount does usually mean this bit... ie printed, mounted and framed..

Len · 26-08-2006, 12:22

******, I’ve gone down the wrong track and I could of help you out there.

Anyways thanks for the sample, at least I’ve leant something today.
Cheers.

Good luck.

Gayle · 26-08-2006, 15:27

You can do them yourself - I always used to buy the card from Granthams in Blackburn but I think it's moved to Preston. Then you buy a cutter - you can buy them that cut at a 45 degree angle, that way you can cut them to exactly the size you need.

Alternatively, there used to be a picture framer on Abbey St, don't know if it's still there or not.

Reidy · 26-08-2006, 15:32

Most diy stores sell them in packs

KIPAX · 26-08-2006, 16:42

Buying in packs are no good.. given that I dont want standard sizes and will want more than one pic in a frame.. thanks

Gayle yes I know.. the angle blade and rule is over 100 quid

we have done them ourselves in the past but takes half a day and half a dozen ruined ones before we get it spot on .. imagine 50 and more intricate ..

Thought someone might be good at it or know somone who wants to amke a few quid

Gayle · 26-08-2006, 17:33

Why don't you try Hobby craft or whatever it's called at Bolton Middlebrook retail park?

MITZY · 26-08-2006, 18:42

We have just dumped loads from when my hubby was into photgraphy, he got them from GPS but don't think they are in business anymore. At the time he got a good quote price wise from Cotswold prints etc (At least he thinks that was their name) mind you we are talking many many years ago.