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- Mon 11 Apr, 2016 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inert spacers
- Replies: 8
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Re: Inert spacers
By framing close up I mean framing with the artwork touching the inside of the frame. It would also come in contact with the spacer so needs to be inert or sealed. Econospace seem to be the only inert spacer available but their selection is limited. I was just interested if anyone knew of any other ...
- Mon 11 Apr, 2016 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inert spacers
- Replies: 8
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Inert spacers
Does anyone know anywhere that supplies acid-free/inert spacers for framing art up close? It seems like the holy grail of framing materials. I know certain high-end framers use an inert plastic for spacers but they probably make their own. I you can also use mount board/foam board on small frames an...
- Sun 03 Apr, 2016 10:08 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Ultra Violet protection glass
- Replies: 8
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Re: Ultra Violet protection glass
As others have said, the score side faces outwards. You can put a small piece of masking tape on the score side before you put it into storage.
- Sun 03 Apr, 2016 9:07 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: warped Daler canvas board
- Replies: 6
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Re: warped Daler canvas board
Do you have a picture of the canvas board?
- Sat 02 Apr, 2016 9:52 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Stretching a Painting on a bed sheet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1616
Re: Stretching a Painting on a bed sheet
Thanks for that.
I think wet mounting is the best solution. Thanks for the tips on how to do that also!
I think wet mounting is the best solution. Thanks for the tips on how to do that also!
- Sat 02 Apr, 2016 9:03 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New Framer on Framers Forum
- Replies: 3
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New Framer on Framers Forum
Just introducing myself.
I am the co-director of a framer in North West London. We've been open one year now.
I love doing hand finishes and am always keen to learn more tricks and techniques.
Nathan
I am the co-director of a framer in North West London. We've been open one year now.
I love doing hand finishes and am always keen to learn more tricks and techniques.
Nathan
- Sat 02 Apr, 2016 9:01 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Stretching a Painting on a bed sheet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1616
Stretching a Painting on a bed sheet
I've seen a couple of posts on the Framers Forum about stretching holiday paintings but none of them deal with my specific problem. I have a painting painted on thin cotton/Bed sheet. The fabric used is quite tight and not very elastic. Since it is not very valuable, I tried stretching it on an econ...