Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames

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I have always found Dick Black to be a wonderful source for art supplies. Good service and good quality. I recently ordered a plain air frame which arrived cracked though the packaging was undamaged. The frame was dirty and had obviously been sent in a damaged condition. I called Dick Blick and found the customer service person to be gracious and helpful when I explained what had happened. She immediately had a replacement frame sent which arrived the next day. Unbelievable service! Unfortunately this replacement frame was also very dirty and blemished to the point of being unusable though the packaging was once again undamaged. I am more than a bit surprised that either of these frames made it through quality control at Dick Blick! Not at all their usual way of doing business!

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Must return it

Comments about Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames:

I have used this frame in a variety of sizes and finishes. My paintings always look nice in these frames. I usually buy the ones with the liners. A friend in my painting class brought one to class. I bought one and tried it and have been using these frames quite a bit every since. They arrive packed well in a timely manner.

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The gold leaf version of this frame is not as pictured on Dick Blick's website. The irregular, artificial "cracks" appear to be symmetrical and drawn on with a very fine tool. The frame looks contrived rather than aged, and the lines create a distraction to the eye. While the customer service representative was considerate, I was further disappointed to learn that I now have to incur the cost of returning the misrepresented item. Nevertheless, having been born and raised in Galesburg, IL, I'll always be a Dick Blick fan and will return for other supplies!

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this frames leafing seams were incredibly noticible..my gallery wouldn't accept them and it cost me $22.00 to send them back..i have used the black ones many times and love them but the gold ...needs work!!

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Simple, straight forward stile adds to the importance of a painting for a great appearance overall and solidly constructed.

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Really sets off an oil painting. Somewhat antique looking but not too dark or not looking too shiny, either so it fits all decors.
Exceptionally well packaged. Have ordered 4 Simplon gold leaf frames from Blick. All shipped without ANY issue and arrived in excellent condition.

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I've been entering some plein air competitions and these frames are good for that.

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I use this frame for wooden frame canvas oil paintings. Used offset brackets (purchased separately) in the back to mount the canvas into the frame. Worked perfectly and looked very professional.

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I bought two of these frames for a couple of my own paintings, one silver leaf and the other silver speckled. (They come in many other nice looking finishes.) I am very pleased with both frames. They came well packaged and without damage. The are made in Mexico of actual wood, which I like--the box smelled wonderful, like a Mexican import store. They add a sort of old-fashioned elegant look without detracting from the art work. They seem especially perfect for landscapes or portraits. I definitely plan to purchase these frames again for future projects.