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by Tudor Rose
Tue 19 Dec, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Oak supplier advice
Replies: 28
Views: 236816

Re: Oak supplier advice

Thanks Jo, Is their oak noticeably better? I wondered if all oak used for mouldings had maybe gone this way now My understanding is that the global market for oak has had a shift since 2020 so there has been some change in sourcing oak for the UK moulding market. Some is far more noticeably “pink” ...
by Tudor Rose
Tue 19 Dec, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Oak supplier advice
Replies: 28
Views: 236816

Re: Oak supplier advice

We'd recommend Rose & Hollis.

https://www.roseandhollis.co.uk/

We get most of our oak from them.
by Tudor Rose
Tue 21 Nov, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Looking for a company to make quantities of frames
Replies: 23
Views: 453692

Re: Looking for a company to make quantities of frames

As you don’t seem to be getting any leads on here, it might be worth contacting the moulding supplier (I’m assuming Mainline) and asking them if they have any contacts who could help you. They’re far more likely to have knowledge of a framing business with the kind of set up you’re after.
by Tudor Rose
Fri 17 Nov, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any way to ship a frame with glass?
Replies: 10
Views: 67036

Re: Any way to ship a frame with glass?

You don't say where it is being shipped to, which would alter advice offered. For overseas shipping there are dedicated art shipping companies often based near major (and some minor) airports. They would usually be able to construct a crate to suit the framed piece and arrange collection and so on. ...
by Tudor Rose
Fri 17 Nov, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay
Replies: 12
Views: 68765

Re: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay

Nice bit of Optium Acrylic on there and Vintage is right, it will give the effect of it floating without support rather than the visual effect of the wrap itself.
by Tudor Rose
Tue 07 Nov, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Vegas baby!
Replies: 5
Views: 20975

Re: Vegas baby!

Go for it! You absolutely won't regret it. Especially as it is back in a hotel on the Strip. If you book a room with their special deal then you save on the resort fee, which can add a lot to the cost of your stay. Book as many classes as you can across a range of subjects and as many social events ...
by Tudor Rose
Fri 03 Nov, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Klucel G.
Replies: 6
Views: 23610

Re: Klucel G.

I'm glad the Grumble thread I signposted for you via the Guild's forum was useful Justin - and useful to have linked it here too. I'm of the same mind as John (JKX) on this one regarding using Klucel G. Despite the thorough testing that is discussed on that thread, it also helps highlight some of th...
by Tudor Rose
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Skull and crossbones frame moulding
Replies: 11
Views: 54973

Re: Skull and crossbones frame moulding

JKX wrote: Thu 26 Oct, 2023 8:15 am But no crossbones 😆
Very true! :roll:
by Tudor Rose
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Skull and crossbones frame moulding
Replies: 11
Views: 54973

Re: Skull and crossbones frame moulding

This is the black version. It’s not to everyone’s taste, but I think it’s different and subtle enough to look pretty good. IMO of course 8)
by Tudor Rose
Wed 25 Oct, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Skull and crossbones frame moulding
Replies: 11
Views: 54973

Re: Skull and crossbones frame moulding

Flagship Framing did a moulding with tiny skulls all over it in four colours. Unfortunately they've gone out of business now, but it was one we used in 3 of the colours at various times.

We've still got 2 lengths of the silver version if that is any good to you. Moulding is 52mm wide.
by Tudor Rose
Wed 11 Oct, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Hollow ground service for Morso blades
Replies: 1
Views: 7640

Re: Hollow ground service for Morso blades

We use Mainline and are very happy with their service. They use a genuine Morso machine for sharpening.

Blades are collected and delivered back to you.

https://mainlinemouldings.com/blade-sha ... &brand=610
by Tudor Rose
Thu 05 Oct, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A+P+F expo
Replies: 4
Views: 10786

Re: A+P+F expo

Although you've been posting on here already recently under the Guild's login as their Social Media person, it is nice to have you back posting on the Forum under your own name again Grahame/Mohawk_Scotland.
by Tudor Rose
Wed 04 Oct, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Framing equipment for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 9489

Re: Framing equipment for sale

Hi Nicola

The edit function disappears fairly quickly, but Moderators can still edit posts for you.

I've done that now to show that the Morso has sold.

Jo
by Tudor Rose
Fri 29 Sep, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions
Replies: 22
Views: 122106

Re: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions

From memory we had to show we took orders and then customers returned to collect manufactured goods at a later date for the vast majority of what we did. A few pick up items were fine as long as the percentage of that kind of thing as part of our overall sales was low. Can’t see you having a problem...
by Tudor Rose
Fri 29 Sep, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions
Replies: 22
Views: 122106

Re: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions

And between £12,001 and £15,000 rateable value you can apply for Small Business Rate Relief to reduce any cost.
by Tudor Rose
Fri 29 Sep, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions
Replies: 22
Views: 122106

Re: Framing workshop vs retail - planning restrictions and definitions

Some council owned light industrial units have restrictions on allowing customers to visit the premises - ones near us can only work via internet sales for their garden furniture that they make. But that is an unusual restriction, although it is worth checking. This one was put in place to avoid dam...
by Tudor Rose
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Gilding with Gold Leaf. An Online Video Course
Replies: 12
Views: 11341

Re: Gilding with Gold Leaf. An Online Video Course

Giving this a bump as it has been mentioned in another topic. Dermot has been generous enough to share much of his knowledge on the Forum and his posts are well worth a search and a read. This course is a great stepping stone for those wanting to get into gilding.
by Tudor Rose
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Beyond the realms of pre-finished mouldings.
Replies: 6
Views: 5391

Re: Beyond the realms of pre-finished mouldings.

As suggested, the topic has been moved. I've also "bounced" Vintage's post about his online course in Announcements so that it is easy to find if anyone is looking.

Justin, glad you managed to keep all your fingers!