My name is Dave and I can't stop reading the Framer's Forum I've tried making frames to distract myself but I just can't keep away. Don't tell me Missus
Hey ho, time to put the kettle on and open another tin of biscuits...
Hello.
- David McCormack
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Hello.
"You know, there's a right and wrong way to do everything!"
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Welcome back, look forward to reading your valuable contributions once again
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Welcome back David, you done better than me, I only managed 1 month of not posting in January
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Re: Hello.
Welcome to the FF Dave
For those of us who don't know you why not tell us a little about yourself
Peter.
For those of us who don't know you why not tell us a little about yourself
Peter.
- David McCormack
- Posts: 1442
- Joined: Tue 02 Aug, 2011 10:14 am
- Location: South Lakes
- Organisation: Framing
- Interests: Cycling, walking, darkroom photography and laughing a lot!
- Location: Cumbria
- Contact:
Re: Hello.
Hi Peter,
my background is in photography and I still like the smell of fixer Took a career change and studied dispensing optics but missed being creative so started photography again and framing. Started making and selling frames in 2010 and joined the Framer's Forum in 2011. I work from home and make a handful of hand finished frames a week so very small time but big on simple quality. I like working with ash, oak, walnut and painted tulipwood, all simple profiles and simple finishes. I have to say, working with art and frames is a happy old business isn't it I'm lucky enough to work with John Ruskin originals every now and then.
Tried having a break from the forum as I thought I was becoming addicted but that didn't work did it
my background is in photography and I still like the smell of fixer Took a career change and studied dispensing optics but missed being creative so started photography again and framing. Started making and selling frames in 2010 and joined the Framer's Forum in 2011. I work from home and make a handful of hand finished frames a week so very small time but big on simple quality. I like working with ash, oak, walnut and painted tulipwood, all simple profiles and simple finishes. I have to say, working with art and frames is a happy old business isn't it I'm lucky enough to work with John Ruskin originals every now and then.
Tried having a break from the forum as I thought I was becoming addicted but that didn't work did it
"You know, there's a right and wrong way to do everything!"
Oliver Hardy.
https://www.instagram.com/davidaustinmccormack/
Oliver Hardy.
https://www.instagram.com/davidaustinmccormack/
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- Posts: 798
- Joined: Mon 04 Apr, 2016 7:13 am
- Location: The Wash
- Organisation: Annie Lou Fine Framing
- Interests: Caring for my wife, Picture Framing and Natural History
Re: Hello.
Hi Dave
Thanks for that info' it was interesting and enlightening
Like you I find the whole framing business a "happy old business"
My wife and I ran a small but very successful framing shop/gallery for many years until I retired early because of some health issues. I loved every minute of it and to earn a good living at the same time must be unique.
I set up for a second time in my double garage a couple of years and operate by "appointment only" It's working far better than I expected and only attracting serious customers
Like you I find the FF (and the Grumble) fascinating. I need to be very firm with myself and only log on towards the end of the day when the work is done.
Peter.
Thanks for that info' it was interesting and enlightening
Like you I find the whole framing business a "happy old business"
My wife and I ran a small but very successful framing shop/gallery for many years until I retired early because of some health issues. I loved every minute of it and to earn a good living at the same time must be unique.
I set up for a second time in my double garage a couple of years and operate by "appointment only" It's working far better than I expected and only attracting serious customers
Like you I find the FF (and the Grumble) fascinating. I need to be very firm with myself and only log on towards the end of the day when the work is done.
Peter.