The Framers Forum

A customer brought in 3 framed photographs which have been stored in the garage and have so much mould on them they could be viewed as science experiments. My advice was to replace the frames but he wants to re-use them. The wood seems to be full of mould and I was wondering whether it would help to...

Brilliant!
Now on its way to Australia

Hello, Thank you one and all for your input. I have decided not to proceed with framing the roses as they are very fragile and have been dried by hanging above a radiator. I am concerned that unless that sort of environment is duplicated (and this won't happen in a picture frame) then the plant mate...

A customer has asked me to frame 8 dried roses. They were hung above the radiator until dry and are extremely brittle. Have quoted for a box frame, AR glass, foamcore back and I will silicone the glass in place but unsure how to seal the back of the frame. I am more concerned about how to attach the...

log onto Lion Picture framing website.
Access the Info store and look for 'float mounting heavy paper'
You may find this helpful
Regards

It seems framers have found a use for masking tape!

I think if you have something to say then say it.
Some need to hear it and others would like to hear it.
Why wait till you're not around to see their surprise or receive the huggs?

Contact DJ Simons & Son they do a workbench with mountboard storage underneath. (I want one)
Currently using workshop racking back to back with a 5mm chipboard top covered with carpet tiles.
Regards

I made a cross section of a picture frame and framed it in a box frame with a list of all the layers.
Will post a pic tomorrow.
Of the two pics posted I prefer the coloured version.
Regards
Heather

Once you have a smooth surface to work on you could consider using Plasti-Kote paint available from B&Q It is self levelling paint. All you need to do is put on a thick coat of paint as smoothly as possible and leave it to dry on a level surface and the paint will sort itself out. The gloss give...

Best wishes to everyone for a prosperous, happy and healthy year.
Kind regards
Heather, Country Studio

I have found that with a lot of effort a reject print can be pulled off of an acryllic block and the block reused. Care should be taken as the blocks scratch easily but have a go especially if it is a learning curve then the odd scratch or two won't make that much difference if it saves wasting bloc...

I have only had to ask for 2 credits for damaged moulding this year. Love all the cardboard and bubble wrap my materials arrive in. Saves me having to buy the stuff for packaging up completed frames for customers. Re-cycle .......... it's good for profit. Have a wonderful Christmas and may 2012 exce...

Hello,
I think I have one in stock and will gladly send it over to you.
PM me with your phone number etc to speed matters up.
Regards
Heather - Country Studio

Look at FramR pricing software.
At a licence fee of £298.00 per year which equates to £24.83 per month.
It probably costs less per month than could potentially be lost in mis-pricing a job.
Think about it.

I have been given two posters mounted onto 5mm foamboard for framing. They are apparently to be hung in the bathroom. Is there anyway to seal the edges of the foamboard to stop moisture getting into the foam - or will it not absorb moisture? I was thinking to laminate the back of the board as well a...

Frame finishing on Amazon will bring up quite a lot of information.
The info store on Lion Picture Framing website has a few finishes you could try
You are welcome to PM me if you wish.

Brilliant stuff, once you have some you find loads of uses for it.

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I have been asked to frame a triangle folded USA flag.
Using a box frame but how do I fix the flag in place?
Customer wants the citation framed seperately.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Thank you - off to the hardware store for a Dremel then a bit of practice on scrap wood.
Much appreciated.