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polythene bags for picture mounts

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Hi

We are looking for polythene bags for picture mounts upto size 24" x 16". Any suggestions on where we can buy them from?
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I have just got some from Transpack

http://www.transpack.co.uk/artwork-photo-bags
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mho wrote:I have just got some from Transpack

http://www.transpack.co.uk/artwork-photo-bags
Thanks Mate. Anywhere else you know any cheaper?
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you dont want polythene bags firstly

you want polypropylene,

here one from google
http://www.polybags.co.uk/index.htm?gcl ... 2wodOC8A1A

there are loads of companies that sell them, look for packaging supplies companies
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I'll check it out. thought I'll check here first.
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I get mine from a guy on eBay... really nice thick bags too. Had some from Britannia and they were a little flimsy.

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Yeah thanks, better price. :D
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Lion framing supplies. Best there is. I have been using them for years. excellent quality
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Are they good price? what I need it for is more of the cheaper end of the market
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I also get mine from eBay, but can't seem to find many at the size you want (24"x16")
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Steve N wrote:I also get mine from eBay, but can't seem to find many at the size you want (24"x16")
Thanks Steve, Most of them on ebay are used for sandwiches.
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Hi Kwik,
I don't think these are, got some the other week,as an urgent order, before I restock in all the sizes I require

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251103079028? ... 1497.l2649
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Oh ok, if your using it for mounts, It should be fine. Thanks Steve
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Thanks Steve, Most of them on ebay are used for sandwiches.


This made me almost choke to death, I laughed so much.
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Thats what they mostly are used for sandwiches :lol: , Its only us framers looking for the right clear polythene bag for mounts.
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IFGL wrote

"Thanks Steve, Most of them on ebay are used for sandwiches.


This made me almost choke to death, I laughed so much."


I don't understand the Sheffield sense of humor :oops: :roll:
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I only tell it, how it is
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I am not sure everyone in the city shares my sense of humour, one thing I do know though, I want to start making sandwiches to fit these 50 x 40 bags I purchased.
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i will have 4 bacon 40*50 cm sarnies, mmmmmmm
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You on a diet again Steve?
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