Hobby Lobby stores have a computerized mat cutter that does wonders. All they do is give it the dimensions and it does the rest on the spot.
John Ford
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From: "Tim" <wilsontva@netzero.net>
To: "artshow photo" <artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:25:42 PM
Subject: [artshow_photo] Re: Is print size 12x16 size instead of 11x14 ok?
--- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com , "michael cothran" <michaelhcothran@...> wrote:
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> Sorry for the late response - been out of town. First off, you don't indicate whether the sizes to which you refer are print sizes or outside (frame) sizes. However, in either case, a 12x16 is NOT the same proportion as a 16x20. The 12x16 is 3:4, while the 16x20 is 4:5. To be the same proportion as a 16x20 would require a 12x15 size.
> That said, there is no reason why someone couldn't insert a smaller same-proportion print into a 12x16 or 16x20 mat.
> Someone once told me that if you can buy a lite of glass in a given size (pre-cut boxes of frame glass), it can be considered "standard." Under this "definition," since one can buy 12x16 lites, it could be considered standard.
> However, you will not find 12x16 pre-cut frames at most frame stores, nor will you find pre-cut mats that size. So, in all likelihood, if you offer 12x16's (outside dimension), your customer will most likely have to purchase a custom frame & mat.
> Now if you're talking print sizes, it really doesn't matter since you can mat & frame it up to any size you wish.
> Before I switched to square prints, I offered 12x16 outside dimension, which were quite successful with the exception of one angry customer who couldn't find a 12x16 ready-made frame. (I gave him a refund, and let him keep the print). I put in 8x12 (2:3) or 9x12 (3:4) images.
> Furthermore, I would not offer a 12x16 in conjunction with a 16x20. They're too close in size. For that matter, I would not offer the 11x14 along with a 16x20, but that's just my preference.
> Michael H. Cothran
>
Michaels offers a number of 12x16 frames and I believe Ben Franklin does as well...matting is a different story though...the 2:3 ratio is slow to catch on..you would think with the proliferation of digital camera in that ratio, there would be more of a selection....
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