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The allowance of 3-6mm around the canvas that I have read, is allowance for future stretching, which doesn't apply here. As Mark has said, I've used slips which when completed look part of the frame. I've been dealing with the same this week, such a time drain... Thanks very much. Its one of these ...

You may need to add some extra clearance inside the frame and add a flat slip to hide the fact that the canvas is not square. It's quick, easy and simple, problem solved. Thanks very much for your response. Yes indeed, its all about the extra clearance! :clap: I agree, I was just hoping someone had...

Hi Friends, A question that comes up occasionally: Does any one have a formula or rule for how much extra tolerance you need to allow for framing an object/painting that is out of square and can't be squared up? In this exact case its a stretched canvas 1880 x 1880. Its about 5mm out of square. the ...

Not your average framer wrote:Welcome Gavin and Dave,

It's nice to have you join our merry group of friends. I hope you will feel at home.

Mark

THANK YOU MARK!

poliopete wrote:Welcome to the FF

I echo Justin's comments about your web site - excellent

Look forward to your involvement.

Peter

Thanks very much Peter!
The positive website feedback is always a pleasant surprise!
Ta, Gavin

Justintime wrote:Welcome Both!
Love your website, very clean, nice photos and to the point. Food for thought.
I'm sure there's plenty that you both could teach us!

Thanks for the welcome and website feedback Justin!

Hi All, Just a quick introduction. We are picture framers based in Peckham, SE London. I'm ex-Darbyshire so used to working with clients that expect top quality museum and gallery framing. Before moving to London I framed for years in The San Francisco Bay area, with one of Jed Barks original staff....