Just To Be Clear (part one) … In this blog, I am writing to clear up a few misconceptions about the gallery and some of the things we offer.  These are based on the numerous calls we receive each week from clients who are either new to the gallery or have been referred to us by well-meaning but probably misinformed people in our community. First, I want to say that we offer a broad range of services here in the gallery. Beyond those that we offer, we have a great network of talented people and businesses that help us expand what we can provide for you.  We also have two websites that ..read more

At the Elsinore Framing & Art Gallery, we have framed almost anything you imagine.  From simple poster framing to complex and intricate collages, we have seen it all.  But for the novice art collector or artist, it’s difficult to know just what types of framing work best for the myriad of art media available today. So, what exactly goes into proper picture framing and what should you leave out in some cases?  Picture framing is not a “one size fits all” business.  We are always learning and adapting our materials to new art styles and media. A few years ago, the majori ..read more

Traditional picture frames have, for centuries been limited to basic squares, rectangles and the occasional oval frame.  We are breaking free of this limitation by offering many options in custom-shaped framing.  From quality ready-mades in rounds, fan-shapes and flag boxes to custom cut angles and multi-sided wood frames built to fit your project needs.  If it can be imagined, we will find a way to accomplish it. Back in the time of the old masters, frame builders would sometimes get paid more than the artists due to the time-consuming nature of the frame-making process.  ..read more

Obviously, we’d love for everyone to choose our frame shop, but we realize that we might be too far away for from you to make that practical.  If you’re out on the hunt for picture framing, you’ll find a wide variety of frame shops, craft stores and online options.  There are some keywords that can narrow your search, as well as review sites for these shops. First, start your search with the term custom picture framing rather than just picture framing or frame shops. You can get more specific by looking directly at their websites make sure they feature quality materials, designed to ..read more

At the Elsinore framing & gallery, we field a lot of calls about the cost of picture framing.  It is a difficult question to answer in most cases because most callers simply don’t know the right questions to ask. Typically, if someone is calling for a framing quote, they really want a “cookie-cutter” answer, which is almost impossible unless the frame shop has a standardized bundle- type program available.  We can usually arrive at a “ballpark” answer but only after guiding the customer through a lengthy list of questions about their project.  Most often, these well-intenti ..read more

Where do you find picture framing in the Salem Oregon area?  Well, for those of you who know us as an art gallery, you might be surprised to learn that custom picture framing has been our primary business for over thirty years.  Our history, as a business started with a very small frame shop in South Salem in 1986 and we’ve continued offering custom framing ever since.  So, although the store has changed identities, locations and business models several times, picture framing has always been the backbone of what we do here.  One of our many past advertising campaigns used ..read more

If you’re out on the web searching for custom framing shops in the Salem, Oregon area, be aware that your results might not be what you expect.  You could end up looking at builders and contractor sites for framing houses instead of picture framing.  To narrow your search, try using “custom picture framing” in your search. There are several options in our local area for picture framing including our gallery, at least four privately-owned shops and a couple of craft stores that offer framing services. You may also notice some of the paid ads that show up at the top of the page for bi ..read more

11 Creative Uses for Ready-Made Frames Picture frames can do so much more than capture a beloved piece of art. Here at Elsinore Framing, we are always dazzled by the many uses that customers find for our ready-made frames. People purchase our “Frame it Fast” line of pre-built, gallery quality frames to craft trays, wall hooks, headboards, and more. Creative people love crafting new DIY masterpieces with our high-quality prebuilt frames because they are durable, beautiful, and built with real wood. This makes them incredibly versatile as the frame can be sanded and painted, hung from a wall ..read more