Underglass Custom Picture Framing - San Francisco, California

Andrew N.

Bethany and Will ... Phenomenal, Stunning, Absolute Rockstars. I never thought I'd be gobsmacked by framing and design, but here I am.

I came to Bethany and Will at Underglass for urgent help in framing 12 complex items on an extremely tight deadline, ranging from movie props to oil paintings listed below:

- Movie Guns and Holsters
- Sword
- Spell Dispenser and Gold Ingot
- Set Map Design Pieces (3 piece set)
- Book that was required to open
- Various Oil Paintings

Each of these pieces posed a unique creative and execution challenge, and Bethany and Will crossed all the T's and dotted every I, from the initial consultation to execution, timing, and communication throughout the entire process. It's not every day you frame a sword and movie prop guns, and they delivered on every aspect. Each piece was framed and matted with the certificate of authenticity and an image of the prop in use. Additionally, they protected each piece with museum glass and non-destructive materials, which was greatly appreciated.

The movie prop guns and holster were the most complicated pieces. The holster was a large, bulky mass of leather, and the guns had wear and tear on each side, with a floral design. During the consultation, Bethany reviewed multiple configurations and design options--whether the guns should be above, below, or to the side of the holster. She suggested the most visually appealing arrangement, with the guns placed anti-parallel, and made excellent suggestions for the matting--velvet to match the theme. I was thoroughly impressed by her careful handling of the pieces and how she used framing to create something truly special.

Next, the sword was an interesting piece. It was long and required special attention to how it would be arranged with the certificate and image. Will and Bethany quickly provided sensible input on the spacing of the prop in relation to the other pieces and helped select a frame that would meet the tight deadline.

Similarly, the spell dispenser and gold ingot were framed using a strong metal holder, and they fit perfectly in my space. Finally, the map design pieces and various oil paintings were framed traditionally with simple frames and designs. These last pieces were cohesive with the entire collection.

Again, I'd like to highlight this was all done flawlessly on an extremely tight deadline (like two weeks). Overall, Bethany, Will, and the whole team at Underglass far surpassed any expectation I could have had. I highly recommend these talented and professional people to anyone.

Cheers!
Andrew

Eleanor M.

The framers at Underglass are amazing. They always take such care working with me to find the right frame that really highlights the art. It’s such an enjoyable process. I’ve been coming to them for custom framing since I lived around the corner in Noe Valley, but even now that I’ve moved to Santa Cruz I continue to come back. I don’t trust anyone else to deliver their quality of work. They’re the best.

Timothy L.

Anthony was a big help in making color decisions and framing. I appreciated his thorough questions as to what I wanted. The total cost was a bit pricey but the quality was great.

Bianca W.

Erick and the team at Underglass are fantastic to work with. I came to them with a canvas stretching project and ended up staying for a chat, they're just that pleasant. The art work came out beautifully and a very fair price. Erick truly went above and beyond in every aspect.

Scott B.

Starting the moment I walked into the shop until a month later when I picked up the picture, just a fantastic experience all around. The frame is awesome and matches the artwork so well. I highly, highly recommend!

Mary C. P.

Underglass is amazing! Highly recommend for your custom picture framing needs. Their staff is patient and incredibly helpful at getting you what you need.

We had a painting that we left here before we moved out during the pandemic and they were nice enough to keep it for us all this time. Highly recommend!!!

D'Ann W.

Underglass framing is truly exceptional! I just had my fifth item framed there. They are true artists and will greatly enhance whatever you bring to them. Eric really collaborated with me, listening to my needs and proposing a variety of creative solutions that I would not have thought of on my own. The finished product is beautiful and top notch quality!

Mary M.

The staff was really friendly and helpful. They were able to walk me through the process, and provided recommendations that were perfect for my project. The end product is wonderful!
Would love to work with them again soon.