No matter where you live in Australia, there’s bound to be a framing specialist near you. A simple Google search will turn up dozens of results, with at least one being in the same state, city, or town as you. And even if they’re not close enough for you to visit in person, many framing stores now also offer an online service for custom picture framing.
Contact the store first to confirm that they can frame your photo, poster, artwork, or objects. Most framing stores do frame all types of pictures, art, and memorabilia. Next, you want to check when you can come in for a consultation. Even if you know exactly what you want, it is still advisable to have a brief meeting with a professional framer. If you’ve never had something custom framed before, they will be able to help you choose the best frame style, material, and glazing, and advise on mats.
Custom framing is more expensive than using ready-made frames, so don’t forget to tell them what your budget is. Once you’ve settled on a custom frame design, the framer will tell you how long the job will take to complete. Which could be anything from a few days to up to four weeks. They can sometimes fast-track urgent requests, but you shouldn’t expect a one-day service.
