Art framing question - drawing a blank.
May 4, 2013 4:17 PM Subscribe
What are those plastic clips called that are used to hold together a very simply framed photo or drawing?
There's a simple and inexpensive way to frame art that doesn't actually require a frame. It is possible to use little plastic clips that I believe are attached by tension with string to the edges of a piece of glass or plexiglass. It's possible to sandwich a photo or drawing between a piece of mat board and the glass, then hang the piece on the wall. I'd like to shop for those little clip things online. I have no idea what they are called or what this type of framing is called and my google searches aren't getting me there.
There's a simple and inexpensive way to frame art that doesn't actually require a frame. It is possible to use little plastic clips that I believe are attached by tension with string to the edges of a piece of glass or plexiglass. It's possible to sandwich a photo or drawing between a piece of mat board and the glass, then hang the piece on the wall. I'd like to shop for those little clip things online. I have no idea what they are called or what this type of framing is called and my google searches aren't getting me there.
This is the closest I've managed to find, and you'd have to buy the glass and mat board separately.
posted by krakenattack at 5:21 PM on May 4, 2013
posted by krakenattack at 5:21 PM on May 4, 2013
You could use an L-hook.
posted by QueenHawkeye at 9:14 PM on May 4, 2013
posted by QueenHawkeye at 9:14 PM on May 4, 2013
You can also use small binder clips, which come in colors other than black. The wire 'handles' are easily removed.
posted by theora55 at 8:20 AM on May 5, 2013
posted by theora55 at 8:20 AM on May 5, 2013
Any art supply shop (Dick Blick, for example) or university bookstore with art stuffs is likely to have a clip frame. They have a simple Masonite-type board backing, glass, and clips to hold it all together. There will be a hanger on the back. If you have a large piece, I was very happy with my poster hanger. It got compliments and was very slim and unobtrusive. It is made to stick out from each side of the artwork a little so pay attention to the sizes but I'd buy those again.
posted by amanda at 9:20 AM on May 5, 2013
posted by amanda at 9:20 AM on May 5, 2013
Gallery clips, Swiss clips, Euro clips, "frameless frame," or a "clip frame."
posted by blnkfrnk at 11:46 PM on May 5, 2013
posted by blnkfrnk at 11:46 PM on May 5, 2013
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posted by goo at 4:25 PM on May 4, 2013