Introducing New Decorative Recycled Mat Boards

In the quest to create green products and reduce paper waste, I have created my new recycled decorative mat boards. They are offered in packages of 10 at wholesale prices to art supplies, frame shops and novelty gift stores.

Categories:

• Abstract: Colors
• Newspaper: Original Old Newspapers
• Travel: Original Old Road Maps, Tourist Guides and Outdoor Activities
• Magazines: Original Old Life, National Geography, Sports Illustrator, Playboy
• Cars: Classic and Modern Cars
• Hobbies: Music and Sports related
• Posters: Hollywood and Vintage Posters

These are some samples:

This collection can be fully customized with your total size, window size, colors, or your own favorite magazine or newspaper pages.

Minimum Sample order price is $50 per package with FREE SHIPPING.

Please email or call me at 888-835-5747 for price and size breakdown or any questions about this collection.

Jay

How Groupon helped my business

My goal was to introduce my eco-rustic and barn wood custom picture frames. Like any other curious business owner I gave Groupon a try. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was thinking what if I sold thousands; how am I going to fulfill that. But realistically, I told myself any number of sale would mean that many number of my frames would be in people’s homes or offices. I was really happy with the outcome. The deal was on for four days and sold one hundred and thirty five (135) deals.

It has been a couple of weeks now, and I am happy to see so many enthusiastic customers walk in to my shop. This deal raised awareness about my business throughout the San Francisco region, plus some extra cash. I would recommend it to all, but specially to local, businesses to try Groupon.

 

My Groupon Deal

I am very happy to have used Groupon daily deals. They sent emails to San Francisco area subscribers. I think it was excellent for recognition. I got a chance to introduce my eco-rustic and barn wood picture frames. Here is my take on it.

Blue Dot Picture Framing has a new website!

Updated Blue Dot Picture Frame Site

Check out the new site for Blue Dot Framing which makes it very easy for everyone, specially photographers, to choose the right ready made picture frame for their images. Check out this link: www.ready-made-picture-frame.com and give me your feedback.

Can I do my own framing?

This question comes up a lot, and the answer is YES. Blue Dot Picture Framing offers many solutions for do-it-yourselfers including our ready-made picture frame collection. We use our skill and craftsmanship to produce a variety of easy-to-assemble, ready-made frames. We have a large inventory and can offer custom frames to the public at wholesale prices. Whether you want one frame or 100 frames, we can satisfy any order.

Let us know what sie frame you need and we can help you choose colors, materials and matting options. We will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to use your ready-made frames.

How do I choose the right color for my frame?

Choosing the right colors for your picture frame can be a daunting task. You have to decide whether you want your framed images to blend in with the surroundings, or stand out as a focal point in the room where it is being displayed. Blue Dot Framing can help you with difficult color decisions, but here are a few friendly tips to get you thinking:

• A black frame is the “safest” choice for framing photography, small pieces of art, drawings, posters, and printed media.

• With original art on canvas, like oil paintings, the possibilities are limitless. You can choose an ornate gold frame, a light or dark wood frame, a hand-carved rustic frame, or painted frame designed to match your decor.

• Watercolor paintings look good framed with natural or stained wood frames.

• Children’s art looks great framed in pastel colors.

How long will my frame last?

A basic wood or metal frame will last over 20 years, but you can choose materials that will preserve your art for many, many years. By going with a museum-quality glazing and acid-free matting, your display can last a lifetime. It is important to keep your art away from direct sunlight and extreme heat, cold or moisture as the elements can destroy your art. Blue Dot Framing takes great pride in offering the best materials and craftsmanship to ensure that your art is properly framed and kept free from dust, moisture and damaging UV rays.

 

Should I use glass or plexi-glass for my frame?

Glass is used less and less frequently, and is really only useful for smaller frames and photography. There are different types of plexiglass and acrylic glazing that are designed specifically for the presentation and preservation of art and photographs. Plexiglass is lightweight and durable. It is safer to use in a home where there are children, or in a public display. Blue Dot Framing can help you determine which one is best for your project.

How do I install my picture frame?

Mounting your frame correctly is very important. Improperly hanging your art can result in a crooked display or worse, the frame can fall and cause injury. For small, lightweight frames you can use a standard nail or a screw with a drywall anchor. You want to position the nail or screw in the top center of your piece. For wide/panoramic displays you will want to mount both ends to the wall rather than just using the center bracket.

For frames over 15 pounds you may want to drill into a wall stud to be sure it will hold. For larger and heavier frames, we recommend purchasing a wall mount. We call it a “Z-Bar” but there are many names for it. Blue Dot Framing can supply you with the correct materials for hanging your frames.

 

 

How do I frame my photography?

Small photos look great in a simple frame or no frame at all. We can mount your photos onto styrene that can be displayed to offer a shadow layer underneath the photo. For larger photos (16” and up) you will want to choose a thick mat around the photo and dark, solid wood or metal frame. White matting with a black frame is the most popular for photography. For single-mat pieces you will want to choose a non-glare glazing. For double-matted images a non-glare museum-quality glazing is preferred.

You will want to choose a frame and matting that enhances the photo and compliments the matting. Blue Dot Picture Framing specializes in photography presentation and we can help you decide what materials to use.