Letters from Hell - You've been Framed!

[stroppygoblin]

Hi all. Last year I purchased a S/L Letters from Hell and I still have not got round to framing this beauty! Other than general laziness, the main reason is I can't decide on how to suitably frame it, what colour frame, modern or antique, whether to include a mount (or multiple layer mounts), etc...

So I'm looking for inspiration. If you possess a copy and you have had it framed, please post a picture here, I'd also appreciate thoughts and options.

Here are a couple of images I found online, the first black one is my favourite so far. (I think this belongs to FosterSuzanne!)



I quite like the fact this one has left the rough cut edge displayed.

[webstar1000]

I think the 3rd is mine (and is my fav too! haha). A nice frame job is Paramount for this show piece!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine is the red one.

[webstar1000]

Mine is the red one.

lol mine LOOKS Identical

EDIT: Little diff.. .I had to look back to see though!

[webstar1000]

[Randall Flagg]

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine is the red one.

lol mine LOOKS Identical

EDIT: Little diff.. .I had to look back to see though!

Mine is a Lettered Edition.

[stroppygoblin]

thanks guys! keep 'em coming!

[webstar1000]

Mine is the red one.

lol mine LOOKS Identical

EDIT: Little diff.. .I had to look back to see though!

Mine is a Lettered Edition.

Should I get to the trophy store and get you a medal? Or perhaps a merit badge for being the best Alan? Hero biscuit even? We were talking about the frames and colors i thought... but yes Alan yours is better than mine You have the best of everything I bow down.

[Stockerlone]

This is mine...

[Theli]

I like the first frame the most.

[Br!an]

I recently purchased one that I need to frame too, so this is a timely thread.

I also like the first one.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Mine is the red one.

lol mine LOOKS Identical

EDIT: Little diff.. .I had to look back to see though!

Mine is a Lettered Edition.

Should I get to the trophy store and get you a medal? Or perhaps a merit badge for being the best Alan? Hero biscuit even? We were talking about the frames and colors i thought... but yes Alan yours is better than mine You have the best of everything I bow down.

Hero biscuit..... LOL!

[jonp]

Mine has a simple wooden frame with no border. I bought mine with the frame. I like the first one but my favourite frame is probably Jerome's.

[Randall Flagg]

IMO, the mat needs to have red in it to complement the red Title. I like the first and second. Makes we want to ditch my gold frame for an elegant black one.

[stroppygoblin]

The more I look at it, the more I like the second. I am hoping to see some more 'antique' style frames. Also I prefer the ones that show more of the outside 'white space' and don't crop so close to the text.

Edit: I agree the mat needs red in it!

[tippy4]

[Randall Flagg]

The more I look at it, the more I like the second. I am hoping to see some more 'antique' style frames. Also I prefer the ones that show more of the outside 'white space' and don't crop so close to the text.

Edit: I agree the mat needs red in it!

Ditto on not having the mat too tight to the text.

I'm going to change my frame, but a red frame sticks out too much (IMO). I think I want a black frame but not antique looking. Perhaps some slight red gilding or subtle indication in the frame.

Perhaps too quirky, and not available in the correct size, but I love this frame/mat. It's done in calf skin and I would leave as much of the white edges of the print as possible:

[carlosdetweiller]

Here is mine. The thing that makes it a little different is that we have it mounted on a piece of foam core so that it appears to float within the frame. We did this to allow the rough edges to show and not be hidden by matting. The last photo is an attempt to show the thin piece of foam core behind the print but I wasn't very successful.

[zelig]

That's a great idea mounting it on foam so you can see the rough edges. Looks great.

[peripheral]

All of the frames suit it but I like the second the most - the black with the ornate, gothic design in the frame. Has a medieval, regal gravity to it. And yes, definitely the red matting.

Edit
Just saw yours Bob. Love that "floating" aspect, combined with the ornate frame = Win

[Brian861]

Like both Foster's and Bob's the best with Bob's being my number one pick. The float effect is just too cool to pass up.

Educate the new kid here. So what exactly is this piece and when or what was it done for?

And finally, Kris, I'd be happy with a Scooby Snack if ya have any on hand .

[stroppygoblin]

Like both Foster's and Bob's the best with Bob's being my number one pick. The float effect is just too cool to pass up.

Educate the new kid here. So what exactly is this piece and when or what was it done for?

And finally, Kris, I'd be happy with a Scooby Snack if ya have any on hand .

As always, the Catalog is your friend....

[Brian861]

Like both Foster's and Bob's the best with Bob's being my number one pick. The float effect is just too cool to pass up.

Educate the new kid here. So what exactly is this piece and when or what was it done for?

And finally, Kris, I'd be happy with a Scooby Snack if ya have any on hand .

As always, the Catalog is your friend....

Thanks, Simon. I always forgot to look there before asking.

[Jimimck]

Not mine, but local seller has this one: