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by David McCormack
Sun 29 Aug, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Fine Art Trade Guild Logo
Replies: 2
Views: 988

Re: Fine Art Trade Guild Logo

Can't really help but there is some info on the FATG website just in case you missed it? https://www.fineart.co.uk/buying/Stamp_of_Authenticity.aspx https://www.fineart.co.uk/buying/Guild_Archive_Artists.aspx There is a Sir Peter Scott listed so the FATG can give you some info but it will cost £15 +...
by David McCormack
Wed 18 Aug, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Replies: 12
Views: 16661

Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?

Do you use the waxy side of the paper in contact with the frame? No issues with the brown paper sticking (obviously)? I use a recycled brown paper which doesn't have a waxy side but if it did, I would use the waxy side out :D The polyvine varnish I use is a bit different to the one Mark uses, I use...
by David McCormack
Wed 18 Aug, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Replies: 12
Views: 16661

Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?

Have you been using the F&B test pots or are you talking about an eggshell or gloss finish paint? If the test pots then I'm very surprised you have a tacky finish as the estate emulsion is a dead flat matt and should not be tacky when dry. I also use Polyvine to finish and protect painted frames...
by David McCormack
Thu 29 Jul, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Photographer seeks framing partner
Replies: 7
Views: 3411

Re: Photographer seeks framing partner

Would you like some help with posting images to the forum? I'd be happy to show you how :D
by David McCormack
Wed 28 Jul, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newby from Coventry
Replies: 2
Views: 2720

Re: Newby from Coventry

Welcome to the forum John :handshake:

Hope you get to :D very soon!
by David McCormack
Thu 15 Jul, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 3
Views: 3251

Re: New member

Welcome to the forum Andy :D As Mark says there is no such thing as a daft question when you are learning. Also have a look at the https://www.thegrumble.com as you will find answers about suppliers etc. more relevant to you. But for advice from an experienced bunch of friendly folk you are in the r...
by David McCormack
Mon 28 Jun, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Arizona
Replies: 4
Views: 3154

Re: Hello from Arizona

Hello and welcome :D
by David McCormack
Mon 28 Jun, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another newbie...think rabbit in headlights!
Replies: 15
Views: 8377

Re: Another newbie...think rabbit in headlights!

Welcome to the forum :D The best way to get help is to ask specific questions about equipment and mounting techniques etc., but if you want some help with pricing have a read through this from Gesso&Bole: PRICING FOR PICTURE FRAMERS This is one of those never-ending questions . . . . . I hope th...
by David McCormack
Wed 16 Jun, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass Suppliers
Replies: 5
Views: 2578

Re: Glass Suppliers

According to the link above over 6000 sheets?
by David McCormack
Tue 15 Jun, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass Suppliers
Replies: 5
Views: 2578

Re: Glass Suppliers

by David McCormack
Thu 10 Jun, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Photo mounted on warped board
Replies: 10
Views: 3341

Re: Photo mounted on warped board

Wessex sell Crescent RagMat Museum Solids Unbuffered boards:

https://www.wessexpictures.com/Crescent_Unbuffered.html
by David McCormack
Wed 09 Jun, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Photo mounted on warped board
Replies: 10
Views: 3341

Re: Photo mounted on warped board

Be careful here as you are entering into restoration work which should only be carried out by a qualified conservationist. Customers think framers can do all sorts of stuff, particularly if they are a conservation framer. Conservation framing should really be called 'preservation framing' as that is...
by David McCormack
Wed 09 Jun, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Help with right tape for float mount?
Replies: 18
Views: 7290

Re: Help with right tape for float mount?

Got it now, thanks :yes:
by David McCormack
Wed 09 Jun, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Help with right tape for float mount?
Replies: 18
Views: 7290

Re: Help with right tape for float mount?

I can't find the useful info section on the Lion website anymore? I think it used to be called the 'info store'? Is it just me :?
by David McCormack
Fri 04 Jun, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Weight of acrylic
Replies: 3
Views: 1696

Re: Weight of acrylic

Hi Rainbow,

according to the Wessex guide to glass https://issuu.com/chapter2design/docs/glass_catalogue 3mm acrylic is lighter than 2mm float glass

3.25kg/m2 for 3mm acrylic
5.5kg/m2 for 2mm glass
by David McCormack
Wed 26 May, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass spacing
Replies: 14
Views: 3917

Re: Glass spacing

Justintime wrote: Wed 26 May, 2021 12:18 pm Sometimes a much more stylish look is to use matching mountboard spacers.
I like this method too :yes:
Also, a good discussion here on the subject: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=16471&p=126854
by David McCormack
Mon 24 May, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does the British Museum mount their prints?
Replies: 14
Views: 6572

Re: How does the British Museum mount their prints?

This video shows you how they do it :D

https://collectionstrust.org.uk/resourc ... ills-film/

It's 17 minutes long but very informative.
by David McCormack
Fri 21 May, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: 2mm or 3mm glass?
Replies: 14
Views: 4997

Re: 2mm or 3mm glass?

2mm glass for me :yes: but I do think it makes a difference on how the glass is held in the frame. 5mm spacers will offer less support than say a wide window mount! That's interesting Mark, just looking on the Wessex website, I see they only do 3mm WW glass now... I'm sure I used to order 2mm WW gla...
by David McCormack
Fri 21 May, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: cassesse cs88
Replies: 3
Views: 1788

Re: cassesse cs88

As Mark says, it operates the rebate clamp when you use the foot pedal to hold the moulding against the fences. If you need spare parts the codes are: Spring Z12 Outer cable Z1428 Inner cable Z1539 I think Wessex stock the spring and you could try https://www.underpinner-spares.co.uk for the cables ...
by David McCormack
Wed 28 Apr, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Whitest conservation mount
Replies: 9
Views: 2992

Re: Whitest conservation mount

Bright white paper or board will contain optical brightening agents (OBAs) so you're out of luck there. If your idea of conservation is in line with the FATG standards then the board can't contain OBAs: "2.17. The stock must be free of optical brightening agents." Having said that, the pri...