Artists Frame Service

Opening in movie theaters next Friday, scenes for “Public Enemies”  were filmed in Chicago last summer.  We are proud to have framed most of the things hanging on the walls in the movie.

We have been asked stranger framing questions over the years, but the set decorators for the production needed to know how our frames stood up to gunfire.  We worked with them to choose frames of the right period but also of the right type of wood to allow for a lot of dramatic splintering when shot with a bullet. Did you know that a hard wood frame, like a solid maple or walnut will stop a bullet dead in it’s tracks? Did you know that movies use their own special effects type of glass that shatters just so?

While you are watching the film, be sure to notice all the nice Remington style framed prints and all the logistical maps and charts in the FBI offices. We framed one print four seperate times so they could get multiple takes of the room during a gunfight.

It will make us wince to see our hard work being  blown into a million pieces by Public Enemy Number One.  However, as our credo states ”We don’t want our customers satisfied – We want them thrilled!” And if that includes bullet holes, then so be it.

Extra Extra! Second City Entrepreneur Makes Front Page of New York Times Website!

We didn’t think too much about it at first when Jay started making frequent trips to New York City. He has a son in film school at NYU and it’s nice for fathers and sons to spend time together. But it turns out he has been working on a special project and today his secret ulterior motive is revealed. Jay is now blogging about the triumphs, trials and tribulations of small business for the New York Times!

Read all about it here: http://tinyurl.com/mjxmpz

We carry this super unique line of frames from a small company in Idaho. (Yes, that’s right. Idaho.) Just pick the size, shape, color and pattern and they whip up a custom frame out of a solid sheet of acrylic to compliment the artwork.  We have found occasion to use these frames not only for fun vivid art, but serious things too, like magazine articles and even an Andy Warhol print. I don’t think we’ve ever sold the same combination twice. It’s a thrill to have a true one-of-a-kind artisan made frame hanging on your wall!

A customer’s map of Beijing with all the highlights circled. This frame is crazy, but perfect for the art!  

Jay Goltz on the cover of Inc. Magazine! Only the best for our fearless leader.

This baby shower invitation and polka dot frame are like two peas in a pod!

The outside edges of this frame are curved in like the dog’s curvy ears. He’s no square.

Come in and design one for your very own! (Your own private Idaho.) It’s Plastic Fantastic!