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Lots of useful and interesting information on this thread, but I think it’s probably run its course now and risks going beyond that. Hence I’ve now locked the topic.

Keep them as spares! If you chip a set on the Morso and others are being sharpened you might be grateful for a stop gap emergency alternative.

Update has been done and was successful.

Jo

Hello everyone Quick heads up that John (Forum Owner for those that don’t know), will be doing an update on the Forum at some point around Christmas. Most likely on Boxing Day. It might take the Forum offline very briefly, just in case anyone sees an error message. I’m sure that after the rush of De...

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” ...

We'd recommend Rose & Hollis.

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

We get most of our oak from them.

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.

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. ...

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.

Good for you

Congratulations - now the fun starts!

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 ...

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...

JKX wrote: ↑Thu 26 Oct, 2023 8:15 am But no crossbones

Very true!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...