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by MITREMAN
Sun 16 Feb, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Wavey Canvass
Replies: 30
Views: 17856

Re: Wavey Canvass

Back in the 80’s you could still get the same price as being. Stretched when they where in fashion.
The pictures sold themselves and looked great in swept frames or 3” gold frames with linen slips, easy money.
Not so easy today as the internet net has killed it off.
by MITREMAN
Sun 16 Feb, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Wavey Canvass
Replies: 30
Views: 17856

Re: Wavey Canvass

I agree better on stretchers which I did as well for an upgraded jobs, but I was doing hundreds and could still get a good price. As decorative art.
by MITREMAN
Wed 12 Feb, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass cleaner
Replies: 15
Views: 11388

Re: Glass cleaner

Probably the most physical job in framing.
Don’t tickle the glass give it some wellie, have a good work out and get it clean.😅💪
by MITREMAN
Wed 12 Feb, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Wavey Canvass
Replies: 30
Views: 17856

Re: Wavey Canvass

PVA is a good method as said above, You can also if the oil is not very textured, paste your board with PVA allow to dry until still tacky. Place your oil on the board, smooth out. Then cover with silicone paper or a glossy release film, then foam, place in a hot press on a low temp and the heat rea...
by MITREMAN
Wed 12 Feb, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass cleaner
Replies: 15
Views: 11388

Re: Glass cleaner

I use graphic art display glass cleaner http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/adhesives_lubricants_cleaning.htm With white ripped up cotton bedsheets, I wash at the end of the week (no softener). I also use blue roll paper and white gloves some times. I was trained to use water with a shammy leather and...
by MITREMAN
Tue 11 Feb, 2020 1:28 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Wavey Canvass
Replies: 30
Views: 17856

Re: Wavey Canvass

Your main problem is if you frame anything you must keep it in normal/ideal condition to stay flat 19 degrees +\- 2 degrees and not left in the damp, car, workshop or near heat, strong light, moisture, rooms like kitchens and bathrooms, conservatory where humidity changes. I seen many artist put all...
by MITREMAN
Mon 10 Feb, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese 88 adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 3615

Re: Cassese 88 adjustment

Glad you got it sorted,
It a common problem on the old CS 88 but nothing that can’t be resolved on a normal service.
If you need replacement parts we still stock them and if your happy to replace them yourself we can supply them or do it for you on a service.
Kind regards
Mitreman
by MITREMAN
Mon 10 Feb, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: News & Events From Framers Equipment
Replies: 2
Views: 4264

Re: News & Events From Framers Equipment

Peter,

Thank you for your kind words

We try to do our best.

Kind Regards

Jan :D
by MITREMAN
Sun 09 Feb, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Message for Eoin Brennan
Replies: 0
Views: 8975

Message for Eoin Brennan

FAO: Eoin Brennan
Sorry we were unable to answer your question personally ( no e-mail provided), but we have written a reply http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/eoin_brennan.htm

Kind regards
Mitreman
by MITREMAN
Sun 09 Feb, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: News & Events From Framers Equipment
Replies: 2
Views: 4264

News & Events From Framers Equipment

Morning all,
A little bit windy this morning, and I don't mean under the bedcovers :giggle:
FRAMERS EQUIPMENT
NEWS & EVENTS FEB 2020
http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/news_events.htm
Mitreman :D
by MITREMAN
Sun 09 Feb, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Mount Recommendations – Student Artists Prints, Drawing paper / Giclee Ink
Replies: 16
Views: 9052

Re: Mount Recommendations – Student Artists Prints, Drawing paper / Giclee Ink

Justine, You should find with practice the hedgehog method very useful and easy to do. As Prospero pointed out The trick is to make the top hinges 'hard' (Stuck to the Bevel) as the main support and add as many 'loose' hinges to the sides and bottom so as to hold the paper down but allow a small amo...
by MITREMAN
Fri 07 Feb, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Mount Recommendations – Student Artists Prints, Drawing paper / Giclee Ink
Replies: 16
Views: 9052

Re: Mount Recommendations – Student Artists Prints, Drawing paper / Giclee Ink

I agree with Justin on float mounting them, also considered the the Hedgehog method of mounting which may hold them flatter and hold that weight easier.

Post a finished image

Good luck

Jan
by MITREMAN
Fri 07 Feb, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Framers Equipment Training Course dates 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 3881

Re: Framers Equipment Training Course dates 2020

Some great feedback from the courses, looking forward to the next, all booking up fast 8)
by MITREMAN
Thu 30 Jan, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.
Replies: 20
Views: 10672

Re: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.

You can get engraved plaques made by trophy shops they charge by per letter. Find a good local shop, ask them for 4 designs you can display. Then you can add a bit on and charge the customer. But the Snag is, you must get the customer to write down the wording and check it with them, dates, names, s...
by MITREMAN
Wed 29 Jan, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.
Replies: 20
Views: 10672

Re: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.

"Keep It Reversible" Don't devalue sport shirts or artworks by using double sided tapes as in the above video. Framing sports shirts can be done with fully reversible methods with out the need for double sided tape. Practice makes perfect and you price accordingly, give your customer opti...
by MITREMAN
Tue 28 Jan, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Framers Equipment Training Course dates 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 3881

Framers Equipment Training Course dates 2020

Framers Equipment FATG Accredited Picture Framing Course Dates 2020 Picture framing courses for new starters or exsisting Framers wishing to learn new skills. We have the Knowledge and we can help you with all aspects of training. http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/FEL_Training_Dates_2020.pdf We hav...
by MITREMAN
Tue 28 Jan, 2020 11:04 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Box Framing Course still some places left
Replies: 4
Views: 4978

Re: Box Framing Course still some places left

Hi Paul,
Just letting you know I have a box framing course running on the 18th April 2020 at Framers Equipment, it is filling up fast.
If you are interested contact Pete my Brother 01604 790333 or mobile 07980 660240 or book on-line via the website.
www.framersequipment.co.uk

Kind Regards
Jan :D
by MITREMAN
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Box Framing Course still some places left
Replies: 4
Views: 4978

Re: Box Framing Course still some places left

Hi,
Thank you for the offer.
I will keep that on my records.
Jan
by MITREMAN
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 7:27 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Box Framing Course still some places left
Replies: 4
Views: 4978

Box Framing Course still some places left

Still some places left for the Saturdays course Box framing, 3D objects and sports shirts framing course This Saturday 9th November at Framers Equipment ltd, Northampton. A few places left Book on line http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/training_framing.htm Fine Art Trade Guild Accredited Training [...
by MITREMAN
Thu 19 Sep, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese on1e wedges firing into deep
Replies: 1
Views: 1667

Re: Cassese on1e wedges firing into deep

Looks like plastic moulding you are using? Wood is best.
Check to see if you are using hardwood wedges instead of normal?
Hardwood wedges may have a black dot on top of the cartridge or a white sticker saying hardwood.
Newer hardwood wedges have a yellow insert underneath.