How to Frame a Print Professionally

One of the questions we're asked most often is "How can I frame my state art print by myself?". We have so many folks purchase all the states they have lived in, traveled to, or states that hold a significant meaning to them--and understandably, they do not want to have the expense of taking multiple prints to a professional frame shop. 

The good news is that all of our prints are the standard frame sizes of 5" x 7", 8" x 10", and 11" x 14", which means that you can find a frame you love and most major retailers! The one we used for this tutorial came from Michaels. (View our blog post, here, for more framing suggestions!)    

I wanted to frame an 8" x 10" Alabama print with a mat, which is why I selected a pre-matted 11" x 14" frame. Make sure to always check the packaging to see the frame size with a mat and without a mat. This frame fits an 11" x 14" print without a mat or a 8" x 10" print with a mat. 

(1) Make sure to inspect the glass & frame edges to ensure there isn't any smudges that need to be cleaned prior to framing. I usually check both the inside and outside of the glass and use traditional glass cleaner if cleaning is needed. 

(2) Once you're happy with the way the frame & glass looks, open it up!