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Ken Lee
5-Dec-2006, 10:32
I often print images at 12x15 (as opposed to 11x14). I also make some images in 7.5 X 17.

Is there somewhere on the web where I can order a bunch of archival mats, cut to my specifications ?

Would these be more affordable than ordering from a brick-and-mortar framing store or frame shop ?
Christopher Perez
5-Dec-2006, 10:41
How about investing in a mat cutter?

I have one and buy my own museum rag (4 ply) and hand cut everything. I can tailor my mats and the window overlay to literally anything that my little heart demands/desires. :)
naturephoto1
5-Dec-2006, 10:51
Hi Ken,

Like Chris, I have a big mat cutter (C + H Advantage Pro) which I use to cut any mats that I need. It is a fairly large initial outlay but there are suppliers that will do it for you.

I participate in a lot of Art Shows to sell my work. A recommended source for mat cutting from Photography forum for Art shows is Dixie Matting. I have never used them. But they have a reasonable name. You may wish to contact them. I presume they are still in business. Here is a link:

http://dixiematting.com/

Rich
Ron Marshall
5-Dec-2006, 11:12
Ken, I have not tried Light Impressions, but a couple of months ago there was a thread where they were recommended by a few forum members.

http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?DSP=52000&PCR=30000:230000:237100&IID=CUSTOMMAT
naturephoto1
5-Dec-2006, 11:21
Hi Ken,

I also made arrangements for having APUG get a 15% discount for LI purchases that was agreed to between LI and Sean of APUG. This is done through a key code. Send me a PM or go to APUG and if you are not already, then become a member and find the thread on this.

Rich
Ken Lee
5-Dec-2006, 12:19
Thank you, Oh Sages !
Christopher Perez
5-Dec-2006, 12:37
Is this from the song entitled "Oh Sages, can you see?"

/after the national anthem, of course/ :p :p :p


Thank you, Oh Sages !
Ken Lee
5-Dec-2006, 13:58
Very good - especially considering how some of these Sages like to get up early and take photos "by the dawn's early light".

I imagine that one could write a great "spoof" version of the American Anthem - for Large Format photographers - but we certainly have no wish to be offensive.
Steve Wadlington
5-Dec-2006, 21:28
http://www.framedestination.com/

They are very fast and do custom cuts.
Rider
6-Dec-2006, 08:17
Someone recently posted a list of 4 or 5 frame and matt makers, but I can't find that thread.
Ron Marshall
6-Dec-2006, 11:50
And the darkroom's red glare.
brian reed
6-Dec-2006, 15:10
I have used Matcutter.com. They have all the supplies you need, though I think for custom mats there is a minimum.

BR

www.brianreedphotography.com
David Starr
6-Dec-2006, 16:04
Try www.americanframe.com
Oren Grad
6-Dec-2006, 16:38
Two more:

Archival Methods (http://www.archivalmethods.com/Product.cfm?categoryid=7&Productid=112)

University Products (http://www.archivalsuppliers.com/)

For the latter, the information isn't online - you have to request a copy of their catalog. The 2005-6 catalog, which I have on hand, has information about custom mat cutting on p. 305.
Martin
6-Dec-2006, 18:24
I haven't bought from them yet, but prices seemed good. Redimat (http://www.redimat.com/products/rag_mat_8_ply.html)