Before it was one of America’s go-to stores for all things crafts and décor, Hobby Lobby was a home-based framing business. The store has long since expanded its offerings, but the custom framing business has been going strong since 1972.
These days, you can do a lot with Hobby Lobby custom framing—with everything from designing your own custom piece (like a shadow box or stretched canvas) to repairing a broken frame (or glass) to framing priceless family photos. The store offers more than 350 different mouldings and 300 mat-boards options with different colors, textures, and fabrics (all archival-quality and acid- and lignin-free).
If you’re interested in using Hobby Lobby for your next framing project, the Groupon Coupons team put together this Hobby Lobby framing guide to help you determine if it’s the best option to display your artwork.
Hobby Lobby Custom Frames Pricing
Pricing for Hobby Lobby custom framing varies widely based on a number of factors, including the size of the piece, the frame itself, the glass covering, the mat backing, and other potential customizations. The glass is usually the most expensive part of the order, but may be worth it. (See the section about glass below.) Prices start around $30 and can run as high as $400+, depending on the project.
Get a Free Quote: Head into any Hobby Lobby store that offers framing
(most do, but not all), no appointment necessary.
How to Save on Custom Frames at Hobby Lobby
The prices for custom framing at Hobby Lobby may not always be the cheapest option when compared to its competitors, however, there are still a few ways to save here:
- All custom frames at Hobby Lobby are always 50% off retail prices. Because they are always 50% off, it is rare to find sales outside of this offer.
- Bring a frame you already have and get it customized. There is a refitting fee.
- Take a look at Hobby Lobby’s basic frame selection. These options are usually cheaper and often on sale. Check out the Hobby Lobby weekly ad to see if frames are included. Or browse the online selection, order what you like, and take it in for customization.
- Peruse our Hobby Lobby Savings Guide for more tips.
UV-Blocking Glass
With Hobby Lobby custom framing, all the glazing options are UV-protected. This high-quality glass protects your artwork and photos from damaging UV rays (so no fading), enhances details, and keeps your artwork looking like new. There are three different options when it comes to glass coverings:
- Conservation Clear: This protects artwork from 99% of UV rays and is best used in a room with little natural light.
- Conservation Reflection Control: Optical coating diffuses light to reduce glares, making this option best in rooms with more natural light and on pieces with fine detail. It also protects your artwork from 99% of UV rays.
- Museum Glass: With two layers of optical coating, reflections are basically eliminated and colors are brightened. This option is best used in bright rooms, shadow boxes, and highly detailed pieces.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Hobby Lobby’s satisfaction guarantee can give you a little peace of mind—you review and sign off on your order before taking it home. If there is anything wrong with it, they will fix it—free of charge.
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