BroadSt_Bully Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 So, I'm finally getting around to executing my big Christmas gift from last year: having my Vancouver 2010 tickets and official poster (see below) framed and matted.The elements will be double-matted; the dilemma is which colors to use in order to make the poster and tickets (all blue/green/white dominant) "pop". I've consulted a couple framers and they've suggested some odd options: 1.) blue main "outer" mat highlighted by red, and 2.) red main "outer" mat highlighted by yellow.I'm opening it up to this community to see what you guys think. Any ideas or color combinations I should use with for the matting? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waleslax Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 You really can't go wrong, but I would use wither red or yellow as your inner map because green or blue will "disappear" into the leaf on the left hand side of the picture. I think red "pops" the most but am not sure that isn't because it kind of clashes. I would personally go with either yellow inner/green (matching the lower right words) outer or yellow inner, blue (again matching the words in the lower right) outer matte.My other idea, though I don't think it "pops" the way you want would be to do the inner/outer matte's to match either the words in the lower right (but then I fear that "disappearing effect" or the words and Olympic rings in the upper right.Just my thoughts. I definitely would like to see the end result though!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheer Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Personally I think one of the mattes should be white, but that's a personal preference. One thing I would do is either bring the print or a good, accurate copy of it and physically match up the colors. The framer wouldn't even have to cut it, just put the two options on top of each other on each side so you can see how they will work. I too look forward to seeing the end result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdevil Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 So, I'm finally getting around to executing my big Christmas gift from last year: having my Vancouver 2010 tickets and official poster (see below) framed and matted.The elements will be double-matted; the dilemma is which colors to use in order to make the poster and tickets (all blue/green/white dominant) "pop". I've consulted a couple framers and they've suggested some odd options: 1.) blue main "outer" matte highlighted by red, and 2.) red main "outer" matte highlighted by yellow.I'm opening it up to this community to see what you guys think. Any ideas or color combinations I should use with for the matting? Thanks!I would go with a green outer mat (I really like the green that they used for the games) and a yellow inner mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Have you considered using using gold, silver, or bronze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaman7294 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 make sure you post pics when youre done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSt_Bully Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Interesting ideas, guys; I have selected a grey wood-grain frame by the way.What about a black outer mat with a silver inner mat? (Nice suggestion on the silver, Hedley!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab8281965 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If you lived anywhere near Boston, I'd send you to my framer. He does wonderful things with tickets, posters, athletic events memorabilia.He's framed my tickets/media passes from: - 1999 Ryder Cup - 1999 All Star Game - 2006 Women's Final Four - Entire Ticket Strip from 2008 All Star Game Weekend - Ticket, Pin, Pin Card, "I was there" Pin from First Game at New Yankee Stadium - Ticket, Piece of paint from wall, final season patch, final seaoon pin from Last Game at Old Yankee Stadium - Front page of SF Chronicle from Barry Bonds' 600th Home Run, Commemorative Pin, ticket (you can see me in the background of the picture)He's simply amazing, and the things he does with color...I asked him what he would go with, and he said "black and a silver/platinum" - so you may be on the right track. I'd go with a dark frame however, to make the white and blues really pop.Bring your stuff to the framer, or bring color copies, and a good framer will actually lay it out for you to see what you like - and don't scrimp on the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSt_Bully Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 If you lived anywhere near Boston, I'd send you to my framer. He does wonderful things with tickets, posters, athletic events memorabilia.He's framed my tickets/media passes from: - 1999 Ryder Cup - 1999 All Star Game - 2006 Women's Final Four - Entire Ticket Strip from 2008 All Star Game Weekend - Ticket, Pin, Pin Card, "I was there" Pin from First Game at New Yankee Stadium - Ticket, Piece of paint from wall, final season patch, final seaoon pin from Last Game at Old Yankee Stadium - Front page of SF Chronicle from Barry Bonds' 600th Home Run, Commemorative Pin, ticket (you can see me in the background of the picture)He's simply amazing, and the things he does with color...I asked him what he would go with, and he said "black and a silver/platinum" - so you may be on the right track. I'd go with a dark frame however, to make the white and blues really pop.Bring your stuff to the framer, or bring color copies, and a good framer will actually lay it out for you to see what you like - and don't scrimp on the frame.Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSt_Bully Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 UPDATE:I formally placed my order yesterday and ended up going with a pewter wood-grain frame, with a black outer mat and pewter inner mat. It looked exceptionally sharp when we laid everything out. Should be ready around New Year's and I'll post pictures when I pick it up!Thanks again, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSt_Bully Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 It's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab8281965 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It's done!Nice job, love the mounting/matting of the tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It's done!That looks spectacular. Good decision to use a neutral colour frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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