The Framers Forum

Hi Emeraldart, It would look ok, but due to it value and size 34” x 23” I personally would not close frame it even if you use a spacer and rebate tape or a fillet/ slip I feel it would sag and you don’t want to go down the road of dry mounting a quality Ltd edition. I personally would still advise a...

Hi Jolly Good Framer, Looking at your Knots can’t see any thing wrong with that, it won’t come undone, I would have gone round the D-ring twice with the cord though, your ends are already frayed and may become worse over time, personally I don’t like them just hanging loose but that’s only cosmetic....

Take a look

http://www.windowfilmdirectory.co.uk/norfolk.php

MITREMAN

Its getting hot in here.....

Stainless I know

I Got the Stainless Steel blues

MITRE know you would say that

MITREMAN

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Yep, Basically it's coated Pike trace (which the picture framing trade knicked the idea from, hence why it dose'nt rust.
I have both types even with ferruls.

I'am lucky boy

MITREMAN

Moglet, I had a good look and agree Not to much framing content, but then again its called “Picture Business” and not Framing Business” Trying to write lots of practical information for Framers Would take a very look time just look at how long some of these post take to write. Pete Bingham’s section...

ROBO, Good Neat Finish, Hope your going to teach that :giggle: Soft strand is a good product that’s how I like my finish knots (or twisting) to look, twice round the d-ring.(good to have a nice sharp pair of wire cutters to make a clean cut, this helps stop that annoying little bit of wire pricking ...

Hi Fineedge, I can see how your simple method works along with different strengths of cord and wrapping round the screw like wrapping wire round when doing electrical terminals, this stops the end hanging loose, this type of knot I also use when fishing some sort of blood knot can’t remember which, ...

Hi Jon, When I use cord I use a reef Knot, after tying a reef knot at the loose ends I tie a figure of eight knot and melt the ends, or I use shrink tubing from my local fishing tackle shop, looks neater than taping and will last. But Personally I prefer Picture wire, I just feel it’s stronger and n...

Totally agree Gesso, Always best to use water based tapes or starch and mulberry/Jap paper hinges I haved used lighter fluid on many items as it evaporates and dose not stain great for removing sticking tape residue, (as of yet, i have not had the need to use it on this type of artwork, but have use...

Hi Danchip, Your local Tesco can do this for your just save your image on a disc or pen and take it along. At least this will get some samples done quick while you source a printer and equipment. Firms such as Epson I believe produce a paper for printers than your can transfer an image onto T-shirts...

Specials that would be a good concert

Might see Australian Pink Floyd at Norwich Theatre Royal in July tickets selling fast tho.

Have you seen the Blues Brothers thats a great night out ?

MITREMAN

As Gesso stated the size of this artwork 62”x112” would seem a little large for this method. Gesso is correct in saying that these types of artworks do not respond to normal water based correct hinging methods. So P90plus would be an option, although considered a method of last resort, because it is...

Spot on Prospero:clap: Question: How can you tell if a picture is framed well? Answer : You see the picture first the frame just complements it Prospero has taken the time and effort to construct and finish a frame to enhance the artwork. Don't mind me asking What was your customers reaction? Did sh...

Any one Remember the group A-ha

Going to their Concert in Birmingham NIA 2nd November

Taking the Missus It’s her Birthday she’s mad on Morton

Good looking chap I suppose

Not mad on him myself but what a fantastic voice and he can still get those high notes.

MITREMAN

Hi Gesso, Good link with a great use of Filmoplast P90. http://www.wilderphoto.com/mounting.pdf Great tip from Prospero by prospero on Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:43 am "Ctrl+A selects the text you have written so far. Ctrl+C copies it to clipboard. So if it vanishes into cyberspace for any reason, you ...

Hi Guys, How about using your websites to promote special offers. Offer a discount promotionally code to bring into your shop.( you can log these like web hits info) Collect E-mail addresses when a customer leaves a job, this way you can e-mail them a promotion, or direct them to your site and even ...

Hi Newco, Give my brother Peter Stanlick a ring at Framers Equipment. You may catch him tonight on his mobile, I am sure he will be able to sort you out, with what you require. Mobile 07980660240 Tel 01604 790333 http://www.framersequipment.co.uk He can supply new or second hand machines as well as ...

Hi Gesso,
Might be woth a look, ask for some samples.
http://www.abmlabels.co.uk/start.htm

MITREMAN