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- Sat 01 Nov, 2014 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new framer possibly
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13573
Re: new framer possibly
Hello Rigglydude. I would argue that if you intend to explore making hand-finished frames, you don't really need a morso. A good quality and well set-up chop saw will do the trick, at first. This is because of how the mitres are usually finished on hand-made frames; ie the corner tends to be "b...
- Thu 09 Oct, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: preparing mouldng for hand finishing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5873
Re: preparing mouldng for hand finishing
Hi Prospero - Why the difficulty with staining obeche? Granted it is a boring wood but would you not find the small knots and imperfections add some character to the wood? One reason I prefer obeche is the cheap base price, from where the cost of the work is in all the applied labour. Which wood wou...
- Wed 08 Oct, 2014 1:56 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: preparing mouldng for hand finishing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5873
Re: preparing mouldng for hand finishing
These are my own experiences with using bare-wood. As a base wood for gilding, I actually prefer pine. This is simply because of it's weight. I find a gilded frame cut from pine feels much more solid than one made of say, obeche. Having said that, I first wet the pine with water, let it dry and then...
- Mon 06 Oct, 2014 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: recommended framer in Cambridge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7014
Re: recommended framer in Cambridge
I would recomend The Trumpington Gallery, 20 Victoria Road, Cambridge.
Established experts and very "old school".
Established experts and very "old school".
- Mon 31 Mar, 2014 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Closed corner frame with a contemporary finish
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6644
Re: Closed corner frame with a contemporary finish
Good looking frame Geoff. I shall continue to watch your posts with quiet admiration and jealousy.
I'm curious as to you using schlagg leaf and powders, instead of gold leaf, considering the same amount of prep. work and finishing - or is it a multi frame job?
I'm curious as to you using schlagg leaf and powders, instead of gold leaf, considering the same amount of prep. work and finishing - or is it a multi frame job?
- Sat 29 Mar, 2014 12:40 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Another non-white mount...
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68365
Re: Another non-white mount...
I totally disagree with moving this discussion to a hidden members only section. There is an important argument to be had here about where picture framing is going and guests should be able to listen in on the debate. The present situation where "high street" framing methods dominates the ...
- Fri 28 Mar, 2014 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Another non-white mount...
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68365
Re: Another non-white mount...
Good to see I exited some friction. Having a FATG sticker does elevate a framer to a higher degree of standards above say, enthusiastic amateur. It also offers an assurance of the quality of workmanship for the customer. REAL framing is closer to rocket science when you consider the requirements of ...
- Fri 28 Mar, 2014 2:35 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Another non-white mount...
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68365
Re: Another non-white mount...
Ok, I'm sorry if I appear to denigrate the work of picture framing within my described catagory 1. I was simply trying to establish some parameters to apply to the argument of good taste in framing. If framing is done in say, catagory 1 with skill and enthusiasm and not just dismissed as something n...
- Thu 27 Mar, 2014 5:46 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Another non-white mount...
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68365
Re: Another non-white mount...
At last! A decent discussion and a good reality check. I would see the business of picture framing split into three catagories. 1, The framing of low value decorative art and effemera. Here we would look for neatly joined frames using mass produced mouldings, cleanly cut cardboard mounts and due car...
Re: Gesso
My sympathy on this one. Sanding gesso is a pain. It can be overcome however, and when done well, the results are quite beautiful. I really have to get back to basics and say that the only practical and easy way of applying gesso is with a spraygun. It doesn't have to be an expensive one, £30 to £40...
- Tue 01 Jan, 2013 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Frames
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2912
Re: Old Frames
You can clean goldleaf and I presume a watergilded slip within the frame. Use clean cold water and cotton wool and very gently wipe one side at a time.Always be careful not to rub through to the goldleaf. These slips usually had a thin size coating and it's this coating which has become dirty. Cold ...
- Sun 30 Dec, 2012 7:26 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: conservation of antique frame
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5198
Re: conservation of antique frame
The glue size I mean is made from rabbit skin glue, made up to a standard of one part vol of glue to 10 parts vol water; then diluted by a quarter. This size is essentially liquid gelatine which when dry, leaves a clear film over the surface and so increases the light reflection of the gilding. The ...
- Sun 30 Dec, 2012 4:53 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: conservation of antique frame
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5198
Re: conservation of antique frame
Hello Phil Prosero is right, the frame has been painted with gold paint.You can remove it as follows, but bear in mind that you would want an overall antique tone to the resulting finish.So the best thing is to remove the paint in gradual layers untill you achieve a finish that best suits the painti...
- Mon 17 Dec, 2012 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Compo ornaments
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3854
Re: Compo ornaments
Grahamg,I hav'nt got any current photos as yet. They can be applied to some of the plain wood mouldings such as those from Rose and Holliss. You would rout out a track on the moulding first, gesso the moulding, and then glue on the compo ornament.
- Sat 15 Dec, 2012 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Compo ornaments
- Replies: 4
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Compo ornaments
Here is a selection of compo ornaments which I can supply. All the castings are hand pressed and cut from moulds of 'running patterns'. In order to utilise their elasticity, they are best used within a week or so of pressing. Prices range from £3.00 per foot (001,011,012); £3.50 (002,003); £4.00 (00...
- Tue 11 Dec, 2012 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: compo ornaments / moulds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10046
Re: compo ornaments / moulds
Thanks for your interest in my compo castings, I'll make some up and photograph them with sizing and prices.
- Fri 07 Dec, 2012 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: compo ornaments / moulds
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10046
Re: compo ornaments / moulds
I have a number of compo moulds and would be interested in selling individual compo castings, if there is a market. Most are running patterns and are 12 to18inch lenght. I need to photgraph them first and decide on a useful production price but if anyone is interested, please say.
- Mon 03 Dec, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: gilding problems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2985
Re: gilding problems
Imitation gold, or aliminium metal leaf can be water leafed, but will not burnish. I'm afraid you will have to use real gold if you want a burnished effect. When gilding is burnished, it's really the bole underneath the gold that polishes, so when you try to burnish the metal leaf, it is so thick as...
- Mon 03 Dec, 2012 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unfinished with minimum grain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3204
Re: Unfinished with minimum grain
The best woods for an even straight grain are the fruitwoods, as used in antique frames. Cherry wood is available from Lion. As already explained, wet the wood, allow to dry and then sand with 320 grit paper.
- Sat 24 Nov, 2012 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Van Dyke Crystals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6736
Re: Van Dyke Crystals
I use the Fiddes range of wood stains including their concentrated colours. If you're going to wax over the colour, I'd recommend the Fiddes shellac sanding sealer. Save on postage by buying through "Rest Express"