Since 1982, Balcones Frame Supply Inc has provided the finest selection of custom picture frame mouldings in the Southwest USA. Framing specialties include oversize artwork, photography, gallery float frames, object boxes and custom framed mirrors. Museum & archival framing, PPFA Certified Picture Framer on staff. Wholesale and retail sales. Locally woman-owned & family operated.
Locally owned and operated by the Ellison family, Balcones Frame Supply Inc opened its doors in Austin in 1982, selling picture frame supplies and custom "chopped" frames to the trade. Hank Ellison began his framing career in his hometown of Houston TX in 1969 in a custom frame shop near Rice University. He has been at it almost 50 years. Hank was one of the first framers to receive the national Certified Picture Framer (CPF) designation from the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) in 1991. His wife Jane maintains ownership of the business, managing daily operations as well as frame design, pricing and quotes.
Their son Sean and his wife Cait also offer their considerable talents to the team. Sean has tremendous skill in design and frame assembly, and understands the process as only a hands-on "lifer" can. Cait is an expert with textiles, mounting & fitting as well as computers & social media.
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Framing specialties include oversize artwork, photography, gallery float frames, needleart, textiles,object boxes and custom beveled &framed mirrors.LED-lighted custom frames.Museumarchivalframing.