Hey Jeff and all, Just to add a note. A 47x63 framed with 1/8" plexiglass typically weighs about 20-25 pounds. If you use a lightweight metal frame and 1/4" Artcare foamcore backing you would have no problem hanging it on the wall. I do 47x63 posters in say a 3" wood and they only weigh a few pounds more. That is very lightweight for a wall. I have framed and hung mirrors that were close to and over 100 pounds or more. You have to secure them on the wall with something more than a hook or nail but they don't come down. In our earthquake that we had here in 1994, my piano wound up on the flip side of my couch, but all my movie posters framed in 1/8" plexiglass were still on the wall. They were sideways but not a one came down. In contrast, my customers that had items framed in glass all came down and broke and, for the most part, the items in the frames were severely damaged.
If you are up to it and want to save some money, you can even frame your own French posters. Plexiglass normally is sold in 4'x8' sheets or 48"x96". Don't assume your poster is exactly 47x63, they rarely are and if you have had it linenbacked it definitely won't be. Trim the excess linen down to about 1/4" all the way around (the frame lip will cover that but you will still have something to hold onto) and you should still be under or at 48". Look up some plastics or plexiglass distributors in your area. Ask them to cut you a piece of acrylic or UV filtered plexiglass, whatever your needs and/or budget allow. Most high grade acrylics have some amount of UV filtering in them. Don't get so hung up on the UV filtering thing as most of us are not hanging our posters out on the patio and have the sense not to hang anything in direct consistent sunlight. Call a few frame stores too for a price quote. Then you can buy the metal frame legs from a frame store. I have an article on www.learnaboutmovieposters.com<http://www.learnaboutmovieposters.com/> and it is called "Tips for oversize framing". It will provide you with some helpful hints. I am currently looking into sending out the frame material to customers who have oversize pieces and are trying to beat the high cost of retail framing. I will let you know soon, as so many of you have asked me to do it, what the cost of shipping will be. That is the factor up in the air at this point. As always feel free to call me with any questions. Sue Heim www.hollywoodposterframes.com<http://www.hollywoodposterframes.com/> (800) 463-2994 ----- Original Message ----- From: JEFF POTOKAR<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU<mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60" by 40" of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31"x46". Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47094/*http://farechase.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTFicDJoNDllBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDZ3JvdXBzBHNsawNlbWFpbC1uY20-> with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com<http://www.filmfan.com/> ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
