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by JFeig
Wed 01 Nov, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Drymounting oil pastels
Replies: 8
Views: 10944

Re: Drymounting oil pastels

My first thought is a big NO for all of the above comments. The number one directive is to do no harm and to not experiment on a clients work of art. On the other hand, if you accept the challenge and it goes wrong, who is a fault and who is going to pay for the waisted materials the customers art t...
by JFeig
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Thick repair wax
Replies: 8
Views: 7805

Re: Thick repair wax

It is used by candle makers to harden the candles. You can also add carnauba wax which is harder and has a higher melting temperature.
by JFeig
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Thick repair wax
Replies: 8
Views: 7805

Re: Thick repair wax

As a hardener you can include STEARIC ACID POWDER.
by JFeig
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Thick repair wax
Replies: 8
Views: 7805

Re: Thick repair wax

They still use shellac sticks in the furniture repair shops. Attached is a sample page. amazon.com/Mohawk-Quick-Fill-Burn-Stick/dp/B00BOU6S9W/ref=asc_df_B00BOU6S9W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647205203757&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6202099535616641528&hvpone=&hvptwo=&a...
by JFeig
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Swept Frames.
Replies: 16
Views: 27419

Re: Swept Frames.

Can you post a picture or profile of the design you are looking for? Do you want length moulding or ready-made frames? If it is what I think you want, swept back moulding designs, they are mostly out of style these days, thus the scarcity. Attached is a profile chart that you can more explain what s...
by JFeig
Sun 29 Oct, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Nitric Acid?
Replies: 6
Views: 3609

Re: Nitric Acid?

There are many tools available to a gilder in aging the surface of a gilded object. Nitric Acid can be very dangerous and uncontrollable in a setting like this. These tools can be either mechanical or applications of other products (waxes, varnishes, paints, glazes, and powders). Object conservators...
by JFeig
Sat 28 Oct, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: working with thin mouldings
Replies: 19
Views: 59749

Re: working with thin mouldings

Justintime, The hangers can be attached to the internal frame(wood strainer), close to the outer frame, if there is secure attachment to the two.
by JFeig
Fri 27 Oct, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: working with thin mouldings
Replies: 19
Views: 59749

Re: working with thin mouldings

I agree with VintageFramer in that a sub-frame (internal strainer in North America) is the best solution. The wood sub-frame doesn't have to be made from super thick timber. It can be as little as 12-13mm thick. It is also easier to toe-nail it into the 8mm thick main frame than a sheet of MDF. A be...
by JFeig
Sun 22 Oct, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: first floating/box frame
Replies: 5
Views: 9537

Re: first floating/box frame

Are you referring to a deep cavity display frame? Here in the States we call them shadowbox frames. If so, the basics are the same as any other framer other than the internal depth. There are a myriad of mounting methods to learn depending on the contents. It is a specialty of some framers. There is...
by JFeig
Sat 21 Oct, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Cassese Underpinner Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2283

Re: Cassese Underpinner Parts

If everything else fails, the hammers (plunger at the end of a pneumatic cylinder) that push the nail into the wood can probably be made from a length of standard "key stock" from a machinery tool company such as this example below: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/machine-keys/machine-ke...
by JFeig
Thu 19 Oct, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framers triangle points!
Replies: 8
Views: 15167

Re: Framers triangle points!

Those are long obsolete "glazers points". I agree that you should be updating your supplies. The Fletcher Terry part number is 08-511 if they are still available. They are loose packed and do not fit into a fitting tool; thus, they are not as safe to use.
by JFeig
Wed 11 Oct, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: CMC cut mounts - is this acceptable?
Replies: 11
Views: 19447

Re: CMC cut mounts - is this acceptable?

I agree that the machine needs to be calibrated as well as using a fresh blade.
by JFeig
Fri 06 Oct, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: advise for a newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 9452

Re: advise for a newbie

If you are referring to a 50 mm border (negative space) between the flag and the frame I would suggest it be wider. The reason is 2 fold. First that is a good size flag and the ratio of the flag (art) to the border is visually small not giving the art enough negative space. I. E. it will look crampe...
by JFeig
Tue 03 Oct, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Scanner advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1883

Re: Scanner advice

I have an old 11" x 17" scanner. That's approx. A3 size. They do exist , but more costly. I also have 24 meg camera with a good lens. This another solution if you know how to set up a copy stand. or this for A-2 sizes amazon.com/VIISAN-S21-Auto-Flatten-Technologies-Multi-Language/dp/B0BB5Y...
by JFeig
Mon 02 Oct, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from Sweden
Replies: 4
Views: 7215

Re: Hi from Sweden

Welcome Stina, I am a semi-retired framer who also was burned out from the corporate life. In my case it was accounting and data processing. I do have an engineering background; however not as a career. I am also proficient in CADCAM and have a metal and woodworking shop. The logic of a good enginee...
by JFeig
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Ugly doesnt cover it!
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

Re: Ugly doesnt cover it!

In a 2-d image it is hard to decipher. Is there picture frame moulding printed onto the canvas.

IMHO, how cheap do you want it to look is all I have to say to the hotel.
by JFeig
Fri 22 Sep, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framing prints for an exhibition that are different sizes. What would look best?
Replies: 9
Views: 7956

Re: Framing prints for an exhibition that are different sizes. What would look best?

As an observation over many years it is in the eye of the viewer who is looking at the art. It depends on who you want to please. Generally they look at each framed picture (s) one at a time and not as a group. So if you are aiming to have a display most pleasing to the spectator vs the gallery owne...
by JFeig
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
Replies: 11
Views: 4739

Re: Morso Blade sharpening (again)

Yes, I understood that from the start as your location being "West Wales".
by JFeig
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
Replies: 11
Views: 4739

Re: Morso Blade sharpening (again)

You might find this article from a knife manufacturing company interesting. https://agrussell.com/knife-articles/blade-grinds#:~:text=Along%20the%20flat%20section%20of,blade%20a%20thin%2C%20sharp%20edge. Could your problem be with taking too large of cuts in the wood moulding? You have more precisio...
by JFeig
Mon 18 Sep, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framing vinyl records and record sleeves
Replies: 11
Views: 11242

Re: Framing vinyl records and record sleeves

Please, no commercial adhesive tapes. My "magic wand" method to attach the album cover is to fold a 2 ply mat in half, that fits into the cover and glue that folded over board to the backing mount board. The cover then can then slid over the unattached "flap" of the board. The re...