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by Fellows Framing
Sun 10 Sep, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Solid White Oak or Oak Tray moulding
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Re: Solid White Oak or Oak Tray moulding

Thank you both :clap:
by Fellows Framing
Sat 09 Sep, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Solid White Oak or Oak Tray moulding
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Solid White Oak or Oak Tray moulding

Does anyone know if such a moulding exists please?

Ideally 4cms deep by 1.2cm wide.

Or could they be made? But where to get the oak from??

Thanks all in advance.

Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Thu 09 Feb, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Dating a frame
Replies: 6
Views: 1763

Re: Dating a frame

Thank you both for your dating expertise! I am of course referring to dating age of frames. I find it interesting that you can tell so much from looking at a frame. How could i get more knowledge do you think? Are there relevant books or courses about dating frames? All I have done is glued loos bit...
by Fellows Framing
Tue 07 Feb, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Dating a frame
Replies: 6
Views: 1763

Dating a frame

This lovely old oil on canvas in a ornate gold frame came in recently for a bit of TLC.

Would any be able to advise on its rough age please.

Thanks all.
by Fellows Framing
Wed 17 Aug, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Re: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?

Thank you Rainbow and Jo. Much appreciated.
Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Wed 17 Aug, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?

Hi all,

Looking for recommendation's for the best thread to use on lacing aida cloth cross stitches please and where in can be sourced from in relatively large amounts (bigger than standard cotton reel).

Thanks in advance.

Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Mon 14 Mar, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Lots of framing brains, all under one roof!
Replies: 10
Views: 7282

Re: Lots of framing brains, all under one roof!

Looking forward to it! Ive missed it the last 2 years as its a great way to catch up with other framers.

Thanks to the guild for organising it.

:)
by Fellows Framing
Sun 20 Feb, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Whats this moulding please?
Replies: 4
Views: 984

Re: Whats this moulding please?

Thanks all 😊
by Fellows Framing
Fri 18 Feb, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Whats this moulding please?
Replies: 4
Views: 984

Whats this moulding please?

Hi All,

Looking to find out the code and supplier for this putty coloured tray frame approx 4cms high .

Can anyone help please?
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Thanks
Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Wed 10 Nov, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Backlighting a batik - how?
Replies: 2
Views: 620

Backlighting a batik - how?

Hi all, I have been asked to frame a batik, already on stretcher bars, into a 7cm deep moulding and then use lighting to backlight it. Not done any framing with lights before so am hoping someone can point me in right direction of what type of lights are needed (customer would prefer battery powered...
by Fellows Framing
Wed 29 Sep, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Big advice wanted for a big frame
Replies: 9
Views: 1640

Re: Big advice wanted for a big frame

Thanks all for you time and advice.

Nick - I may be in touch with depending on customer.

IF I get to make it I will post some pics

All the best Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Tue 28 Sep, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Looking for a moulding like Lion L2023
Replies: 3
Views: 1036

Re: Looking for a moulding like Lion L2023

Thanks for all the advice.
by Fellows Framing
Tue 28 Sep, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Big advice wanted for a big frame
Replies: 9
Views: 1640

Big advice wanted for a big frame

Hi all, I have had a query about framing an item 3.38m x 0.18m. I am not aware of any mouldings or plastic glazing over 3.05m in length. Do you know of any? If so where would I source from please. For the moulding if it needs to be from 2 lenghts do you have any tips on how to join them well so the ...
by Fellows Framing
Fri 10 Sep, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Looking for a moulding like Lion L2023
Replies: 3
Views: 1036

Looking for a moulding like Lion L2023

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a bare tray profile like Lion L2023 https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/34390/19mm- ... e-Moulding? Its Out of stock at Lion till mid October.

Important sizes for client are internal rebate 42mm, with at top 19mm.

Thanks everyone.

Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Mon 12 Jul, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Joining spacers when flat
Replies: 14
Views: 5187

Re: Joining spacers when flat

Thanks all for your comments. I have a minigraf underpinner smallest v nail is 5mm. The "spacer" frame is to sit inside rebate of another frame and will be visible. Would anyone sell me a strip of 3mm softwood v nails please? I could hammer them I think as its a soft wood. What do you thin...
by Fellows Framing
Mon 12 Jul, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Joining spacers when flat
Replies: 14
Views: 5187

Joining spacers when flat

Hello, I am struggling to join spacers (approx 6mm deep) when flat with mitred corners to make a "frame", but without a rebate. I know they are not designed for this but in this case I need a very thin inner frame. My underpinner 5mm nails are just slightly to long and gluing makes such a ...
by Fellows Framing
Thu 01 Apr, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Image of picture frame components
Replies: 9
Views: 2423

Re: Image of picture frame components

Thank all for your feedback. Just to clarify what I was after was a good quality digital image (free to use) of a frame breaking down its components so like Gesso&Bole said as a cross section that illustrates that it isn't 4 sticks of wood and a bit of glass. I can send this to clients by email,...
by Fellows Framing
Wed 31 Mar, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Image of picture frame components
Replies: 9
Views: 2423

Image of picture frame components

Hi all,

Does anyone have, and who and would not mind sharing, or know where I would find a good quality image of the components of a picture frame with mounted art work in please?

Its for marketing to inform people digitally that there is more than meets the eye.

Thanks
Sarah
by Fellows Framing
Mon 15 Feb, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: XL Backing Board suitable for Level 1/Museum Frame Wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 2267

Re: XL Backing Board suitable for Level 1/Museum Frame Wanted

What thickness polyester roll would you recommend please Jo for barrier in frames between undermount and backing board and general use?

Hard to visualise how thick 12,36,50,75,100,125 microns is!

Thanks