Framing 24"x60" print...

[SAShruby]

I run a search here to see of there is coverage for framing and matting large artwork. While there's some, I was wondering if I could put it into frame.

The problems I foresee at this point are:

• Weight. - Obviously, frame would be heavy. I will use Plexiglas instead of the glass.

• Size of the frame - I intend to frame it in 40x78 frame (8 inch borders, bottom one 10 inches).

• Matte board - This is the biggest problem. 40x60 inches is the biggest I could find to buy in Vancouver. How do I frame it? Are there bigger matte boards than 40x60? If not, how do I make one so is aesthetically pleasing and not obtruding?

Is it doable? Or is it stupid?

[bob carnie]

Optically center on diabond and set back from the glass looks very nice
Thicker plexi for monster frames
Brace the frame from the back
You can get 48 x 96 inch matt board if you do not like the diabond approach

I run a search here to see of there is coverage for framing and matting large artwork. While there's some, I was wondering if I could put it into frame.

The problems I foresee at this point are:

• Weight. - Obviously, frame would be heavy. I will use Plexiglas instead of the glass.

• Size of the frame - I intend to frame it in 40x78 frame (8 inch borders, bottom one 10 inches).

• Matte board - This is the biggest problem. 40x60 inches is the biggest I could find to buy in Vancouver. How do I frame it? Are there bigger matte boards than 40x60? If not, how do I make one so is aesthetically pleasing and not obtruding?

Is it doable? Or is it stupid?