Your opinion on using a plastic frame

14 years ago

I'm gathering up supplies to make the Harley mosaic for my online friend that she comissioned.I went to the Goodwill & found the PERFECT frame for it . It's a large oval - I was on cloud 9 !!!

I got home and gave it some thought . For some reason , my brain never registered that it was hard plastic. I was thinking how light this would be to hang & how I could repaint the frame and add ball chain or fancy Harley stuff. My brain was in overdrive .

Now I'm wondering , do you think a "re-made" plastic frame would cheapen the whole thing ? DH said it would be like putting a diamond in a plastic ring. Now I'm discouraged. It was just sooooo perfect !

What do you think ? Yes or No ? My only other option is buying a big piece of wood , copying the oval shape on it and cut it out. It would have to be routed all around , sanded to perfection,sealed and painted or stained.

UGH - so much work . I'm open for suggestions.

**Thank you again for your help !!!**

I should say this to all of you more often :)

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (7)

Calamity_J
14 years ago
Use the frame...You could paint it any color you want and for hanging purposes, it is waaay lighter. Just my 2 cents worth....
oh, Got a Pic? ;-)
toomuchglass
Original Author
14 years ago
Yes ! Here's a pic of the frame (with the picture still in it )
{{!gwi}}

and here's a close up picture of it.

{{!gwi}}

The frame would be redone in black & ball chain . The center is 1/8th inch masonite -- sturdy for a mosaic.
Whatcha think ?
Related Professionals
Alexandria Tile and Stone Contractors · Muskogee Tile and Stone Contractors · Fargo Tile and Stone Contractors · Middletown Tile and Stone Contractors · Kenosha Tile and Stone Contractors · Madison Tile and Stone Contractors · Leamington Tile and Stone Contractors · Fayetteville Furniture & Accessories · Danbury Furniture & Accessories · Palm Desert Furniture & Accessories · Yuba City Furniture & Accessories · Bronx Furniture & Accessories · Lake City Interior Designers & Decorators · Ocala Interior Designers & Decorators · Logan Interior Designers & Decorators
silvamae
14 years ago
I say ''go for it.'' I would.
texaswild
14 years ago
Sorry to be a spoiler. I'm w/your DH. A commissioned piece that you're gonna put so much time into deserves special framing, thereby increasing the price of the project. I don't like much of anything plastic.
toomuchglass
Original Author
14 years ago
You're not a spoiler ! I want opinions ! LOL
wackyweeder
14 years ago
Ive pondered this a couple days and Im with slow. I also think painting the plastic might make it look tacky. Does it have to be oval? Consider using mdf as a base and using molding and trim strips to form the frame around the mosaic. Also-does that masonite have any flex to it? if it does its not suitable for your mosaic.
rchovey
14 years ago
If it doesn't have to be oval, another option is wooden cabinet doors. They already have the trim and make a sturdy substrate. I don't think the plastic is a good idea.