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by swany
Thu 02 Nov, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: The platform mount
Replies: 3
Views: 4905

Re: The platform mount

I really like this
by swany
Wed 31 May, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Home working
Replies: 15
Views: 6429

Re: Home working

As a fellow home framer my set up is as follows as you come in my front door there is a door to my office on the left that keeps my main house separate. I recently re-did this office knowing it was going to be a public space. In the office I have a meet & greet desk to view the art work, my desk...
by swany
Thu 02 Mar, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: EstLite Announcements
Topic: Is ESTlite support still available
Replies: 2
Views: 6770

Re: Is ESTlite support still available

Thanks Tudor will do
by swany
Thu 02 Mar, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: EstLite Announcements
Topic: Is ESTlite support still available
Replies: 2
Views: 6770

Is ESTlite support still available

Hi all, I understand that John, i think his name is has retired from his framing business and i just wanted to know is support still available for the ESTlite pricing software. I tried to call the shop but number seems to be gone and the automated email doesn't give a support email address. if anyon...
by swany
Mon 19 Dec, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Something different Shane Mcgowan
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Re: Something different Shane Mcgowan

He love the idea and also the way it was done. So I googled alcohol labels and printed them of on a standard A4 printer with standard photocopy paper. I then cut them out and glued them using modge podge glue which is a children's art glue available in most art and hobbies shops. Once it was dry I c...
by swany
Mon 19 Dec, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Chevron display
Replies: 12
Views: 6983

Re: Chevron display

I got a sheet of self adhesive white board magnetic thingy and a few rolls of self adhesive magnetic tape 15mm wide which allows me to stick them. I did use the felt stuck to plywood but didn't like the result as the velcro seemed to come apart after a while. I think I will go with the metal strips ...
by swany
Tue 06 Dec, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Something different Shane Mcgowan
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Re: Something different Shane Mcgowan

Thanks, forgot i had posted it
by swany
Fri 07 Oct, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Something different Shane Mcgowan
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Something different Shane Mcgowan

So I did this for an Artist friend of mine who did this portrait of Shane McGowan which was for an exhibition. He said do a simple black frame but I thought it needed something more and he left it to me to do what I wanted.
by swany
Tue 16 Nov, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: I am thinking about starting a blog for my business.
Replies: 12
Views: 7452

Re: I am thinking about starting a blog for my business.

Hi Mark, As i said before you would be very good at it based on your contribution on here. As it's for business I suggested you just start off with a Facebook business page, it will save you going through the hassle of a webpage and wordpress etc. you can post how often you like, type what you want ...
by swany
Wed 06 Oct, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Chevron question
Replies: 28
Views: 5881

Re: Chevron question

but some really took the p**s. I think it is important that you add 20 mins labor time for meet & greet & when they go over that 20mins you start adding to the price. so as a default they come in & lets say your hourly rate is £30, automatically £10 goes onto the price then another £10 f...
by swany
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Re: Turnover

If anyone would be good at social media you would Mark. Maybe set up a facebook page and just post photos of your work. use it as a platform to engage with customers.
by swany
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Large size mountboard?
Replies: 9
Views: 2136

Re: Large size mountboard?

you could try a sheet of MDF or ply and then cover it with felt of some other type of material like velvet maybe
by swany
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Re: Turnover

Don't be "run of the mill", be something different!

I must say your passion for framing really comes across in your posts & the great advice you give, thanks again Mark

regards

Philip
by swany
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Re: Turnover

Make the most of social media,

Great reply Geospectrum, and thank you certainly the model I'm thinking strongly about adapting. On you website may i ask did you build it yourself with an add on widget for ecommerce or did you get someone to build it for you

regards

PhiliP
by swany
Wed 22 Sep, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Re: Turnover

Hi Guys,

And thanks for taking the time to respond. Some good insights here. keep them coming
by swany
Mon 20 Sep, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Re: Turnover

Hi Mark, & thanks for your input. I have 10 years experience running another company so fairly ok with that side of things, more wondering about getting work in the door. I know with my other business I was a good 4 years (started during the recession) before work just came in without having to ...
by swany
Mon 20 Sep, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Turnover
Replies: 12
Views: 7922

Turnover

Hi Guys, Fairly new to the site and I am currently embarking on setting up (for now) home based framing business. I know this question is like a length of string and every answer will differ from the high street shop to the back shed framer. I'm just wondering how many frame jobs per week do framers...
by swany
Fri 17 Sep, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Wide format printer
Replies: 1
Views: 911

Re: Wide format printer

I'm in the same boat, I was thinking about going with canon but my framing supplier put me in touch with an Epson guy who explained lots & lots where as the Canon guy couldn't even send the correct price. I think whatever you decide make sure you have someone who will show you how to get the mos...
by swany
Thu 16 Sep, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Keencut Framing Masterclass
Replies: 3
Views: 1577

Re: Keencut Framing Masterclass

Yes Great videos I stayed up late last night watching all of them. I have the ultimat gold by keencut. it would be nice to do a video on alignment of the bottom fence as my machine seems to be out a wee bit.