Digital BW, The Print

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the info.  Like I said, I'm also not a fan of "excessive amounts
of negative space" as you put it.  I'll try out 17x24 as you suggest.  Will
I then have to buy/make custom frames or is that a common framing size?

After doing a bit more shopping here in Toronto I found some competitively
priced boards so I wont be buying mail order.

What are Uni 20 and 40 frames?

Thanks again, talk to you later

Gu





On 4/7/06 3:36 AM, "DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com"
<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Message: 19      
>    Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 00:33:21 -0500
>    From: "Eric Neilsen " <e.neilsen2@...>
> Subject: RE: Matboard Questions...
> 
> I don't know your economic situation, but I'd only use high quality matte
> board. Why 20x24? To me, some of the older established size matte sizes from
> B&W silver days, just don't match the 11x17 format. I find that 4.5" of
> white an excessive amount of negative space outside the image. 17x24 would
> be a better size.  As for buying board and having it shipped remember that
> shipping fees will add up and 40x60 is a large sized box. I'd go make
> friends with your local framing supply company and while you may pay a
> little more, the board can be inspected and rejected if damaged. While you
> are there you can buy your glass and some cheap Uni 20 or Uni 40 frames.
> 
> If you are going to buy mail order, buy enough to have it put on a pallet to
> help ensure safe undamaged delivery.
> 
>  Eric
> 
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