Frames, Canvas, and accessories

[beaconlightboy]

I have been looking around for frames and canvas pricing. From what i can see... and maybe i'm looking in the wrong places.. how are we supposed to make money on canvas and frames when they cost so darn much to acquire. I mean it seems the average price of canvas for a 24x36 online is about $140.00 and that is without a frame. That's a lot for a print, and then you have to mark it up to make money on it.. so how can you justify charging even $280.00 for it. My general rule of thumb is to mark up most of my stuff at least 200%. But maybe i'm to greedy. what say you!!

[PIXI_666]

I dont see anything wrong with the prices you mentioned and the mark up? Seems pretty good value to me...

[Phil V]

If you're creating framed 'canvas' prints, the norm is to have the pic's mounted on canvas effect board (about double the cost of the print). There's a relatively recent trend for canvas prints that are just hung unframed. They are printed 'wraparound' and they look great but are relatively expensive (about 10x the price of the print). I get slightly annoyed that want so much for my pics on canvas compared to just any old print.
I can't comment on the prices you've found because I'm in the UK.
As a side note, when working to tight budgets I've found it cheaper to buy framed prints than to buy frames.

[jbstudios]

when buying frames prints how do you go about reframing them? i mean the backs are different and you totally have to take them apart. How do you then make a new back with it looking nice and staying on?

i know it sounds like a dumb question just something i have wondered forever =)

mrs jb

[beaconlightboy]

when buying frames prints how do you go about reframing them? i mean the backs are different and you totally have to take them apart. How do you then make a new back with it looking nice and staying on?


i am just starting to research framed prints, and by that i mean, purchasing prints that are framed for me when they arrive. The problem is i can't find anyone that offers glass. you have to put your own glass in it! That means taking it apart when you get it, which well defeats the purpose i think.

currently i use canvas on demand for all my canvas needs. they are well priced (comparatively) and their site is easy to use. i have been looking to switch to mpix, but their prices are a bit higher, however they do good print work and offer a variety of other items.

if anyone has any vendor suggestions they would be welcome.

[monter]

I use photos printed on canvas. Great prices and the quality is wonderful. I got a 16x20 regualar canvas on stretcher frames for $45. If you want wraparound it's $4 more. My customers have been VERY pleased with the results.

[beaconlightboy]

yes i've used them before. the quality is ok, no complaints from my customers with their work either. their prices are definelty better than any i've seen. i don't believe they offered framing options though. can't remember.