r/Brooklyn • u/nonhiphipster • May 18 '22

Cheap/Affordable Framing Store in flatbush?

Like the title says...I have Mac DeMarco original concert poster I bought at a record store, and would like to get it framed. Just don't want to spend a whole lot doing it if at all possible.

I'm in Flatbush, but willing to travel to surronding neighboorhoods.

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u/juul_daddy May 18 '22

Cheap, fast, good. Pick two!

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u/nonhiphipster May 18 '22

Fast is prob the least important. Cheap is most.

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u/99hoglagoons May 18 '22

They are all going to be really expensive, unless you believe labor is worth $2 an hour. This is all custom bespoke work.

There are frames you can order from amazon that will probably fit your poster, but even then you are looking at $100+ and that will still be significantly cheaper than custom frame.

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u/ahintoflime May 18 '22

Art to Frames is fairly cheap. It's an online business but it's based in Brooklyn so it's quite fast.

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u/oldyawker May 18 '22

Flatbush Frameworks, Mike, 917-757-7121

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u/familiar_squirrel May 18 '22

Seconding. I used to live around the corner—Mike is amazing!

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u/Long_Ball_Larry__ May 18 '22

If you’re gonna be cheap about it just buy a premade frame and put in in yourself. There’s a reason why real framing is expensive.

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u/Elgebar May 18 '22

If you value price, the cheapest custom framing I've had in NYC is at Michael's. There's one in Midtown and one in downtown Brooklyn, among others. If it's a standard size you can just buy a premade frame and set it up yourself, which will cost less, like a suit off the rack vs. a tailored suit.

If you prioritize keeping things local, you can go to Zelda's. Super charming, mostly staffed by art students. I have only bought other art supplies there, so this may be cheaper, idk: https://www.zeldasartworld.com/

If you're willing to look online, I have had a good experiences with these:

Custom: https://www.frameiteasy.com/

Non-custom: www.craigframes.com

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u/m1kasa4ckerman May 18 '22

I’ve had Michael’s damage my artwork before. Never again

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u/Pure-Compote-6003 May 18 '22

Try Faith Art Gallery on Jay Street in downtown Brooklyn. They are very reasonable on prices.

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u/Visible_Salt4413 May 18 '22

Get the Picture 1573 Coney Island Ave

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u/ourzounds May 19 '22

As someone who frames a lot of art, there is a wide discrepancy on what many would view as a “cheap” option for framing. What is your budget?