The Framers Forum

Can anyone point me to a supplier of barefaced oval frames.I am looking for sizes smaller than the standard 5"x7" that Arqadia and suchlike offer.
They work well with Victorian photographs where black or gold doesn't work.

Thank you both-
Yes,Richard- to be particular,it is the examples of this type of frame that you have posted on your excellent blog that reminded me how pleasing they can be,when the detail is right.
Maybe there is a company knocking them out in Northern France somewhere...that would be nice

Can anyone point me in the direction of supply of Montparnasse Louis XIV - 20th C Impressionist Style frames -gessoed and ready for gilding?
This is the typical frame that smart galleries put expensive oil paintings in smart London galleries.
Thanks

Without getting too "Shades of" I agree with Prospero....face up is best

I have been finding the same gapping problem in recent weeks.When Art Bak first came out it had a unique curve that pushed the art flat against the Mount window...will ask Wessex if they have any comments

I didn't know that Rose & Hollis have a web site?...Can we have a link?
.I know that they are planning one.I believe that the MD has a property above Essex..ish

Yes-Calico..thank you....that is the sort of thing I do. Get the cotton wool balls out and have those three on hand...and a bit of kitchen roll to remove anything that is acting too fast.Slowly does it...

Over the years I have rejected many interesting antique frames that have been "gold paint bodged" by cunning vendors hoping to fool their punters with a quick bit of vandalism! I have rescued a few with a very gentle paint stripper..and even regilded on occasion. Does the team have any tho...

I have noticed a video on youtube that shows it.I will try to access a workshop that is employing this method..and if I do I will report in

I have always applied Gesso with a brush, but would be interested to try the spray method. Can it be done witha hand held Garden spray or is a Gravity fed gun hooked up to a compressor the only route? Is the gesso mixed to be more runny..is the keeping clean of the spray equip very difficult? Any ad...

Thanks again to Prospero and GeoSpectrum-both superb offerings.

Ah! Now we can see what you want! My most immediate idea from looking at the picture, would be to suggest making the frame using a veneered moulding and after making the frame to cut away and remove a square section of the veneer from end corner, so that a new piece of veneer can be applied to cove...

prospero wrote:I've seen wooden corner ornaments in the DIY sheds. Not a great selection it has to be said. The square ones with a turned roundel in the middle are quite common.

They could work..will investigate. BTW -Prospero...I, for one hugely enjoy your contributions to the Forum..many thanks!

GeoSpectrum wrote:Perhaps this is what you are referring to? http://tinyurl.com/chv7yyz

Yes! an excellent example....how to make them perfectly square and smooth..like ebony....?

Thank you very much for your replies.I refer to them as Beidermeier frames having seen them so named in Pete Bingham's books.
Here is an illustration taken from a search engine's images.I have sent an email to Pete,will let the forum know if he replies!

Does anyone have any suggestions for the supply of suitable corner insets for these type of frames? I don't believe that ply or MDF would give a satisfactory,perfectly smooth substitute.Between 1" and 2" would be the approx size required.

Hi, I am new to this forum but have been a framer for 20 years. There are a lot of fine contributors but the guy who has caught my eye is Prospero....Congratulations on all your posts.Prospero,I noticed that you apply 7 coats of gesso prior to gilding...wow....aren't you afraid of losing the definit...

[/quoteIt is replaceable. I checked before I dry mounted it and sought agreement with the customer.[/quote] As a rule,it is correct to avoid sticking any art or photo in any way that is not reversible. A trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London sets a good yardstick for correct framing of pho...