New kid on the block
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New kid on the block
Hi all,
I'm Mark, I am in the process of starting up in the picture framing business.
I am based of the edge of the New forest.
I am totally starting from scratch and have started buying machines. And in need of more.
I intend to go the right way hopefully and start as I mean to carry on, by going on courses ect.
I am keen to learn so any advice and help is always appreciated.
I will be working from home in my workshop which is an old stables which I have renovated. I am slightly limited to space so advice on workshop set up would be great.
I intend to start as a hobby, so no pressure, then venture into a few markets once I have gained the confidence, I really don't want to take on things not feeling I can provide a top service and quality.
Seems like a great bunch of people on here, with sound knowledge, I am hoping one day I can give advice myself.
I will probably asking lots of stupid questions so please bear with me.
Regards Mark
I'm Mark, I am in the process of starting up in the picture framing business.
I am based of the edge of the New forest.
I am totally starting from scratch and have started buying machines. And in need of more.
I intend to go the right way hopefully and start as I mean to carry on, by going on courses ect.
I am keen to learn so any advice and help is always appreciated.
I will be working from home in my workshop which is an old stables which I have renovated. I am slightly limited to space so advice on workshop set up would be great.
I intend to start as a hobby, so no pressure, then venture into a few markets once I have gained the confidence, I really don't want to take on things not feeling I can provide a top service and quality.
Seems like a great bunch of people on here, with sound knowledge, I am hoping one day I can give advice myself.
I will probably asking lots of stupid questions so please bear with me.
Regards Mark
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Re: New kid on the block
Hello Mark. Best of luck with your venture. I'm in a similar position as you, but without any equipment and a smaller space!
I started framing in Sept last year and have received some great advice here.
Matt
I started framing in Sept last year and have received some great advice here.
Matt
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Re: New kid on the block
Hi Matt.
Thanks for the encouragement.
You say you have no equipment but how did you produce what you have done. Some great imagination.
Like your style
Thanks for the encouragement.
You say you have no equipment but how did you produce what you have done. Some great imagination.
Like your style
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Re: New kid on the block
Hi Mark and welcome to the forum
I’d highly recommend coming along to the Guild Weekend in May where we will have a room full of experienced framers giving help and advice on a variety of framing topics in a relaxed and informal setting. There’s no classes to sit in, just the chance to ask questions, watch demonstrations and chat to other visiting framers at various stages of their careers. It’s a great opportunity to learn and socialise.
I’ll be there talking textile framing - and there’s more information on the Guild website and in this link: https://www.theframersforum.com/viewtop ... 10&t=18029
I’d highly recommend coming along to the Guild Weekend in May where we will have a room full of experienced framers giving help and advice on a variety of framing topics in a relaxed and informal setting. There’s no classes to sit in, just the chance to ask questions, watch demonstrations and chat to other visiting framers at various stages of their careers. It’s a great opportunity to learn and socialise.
I’ll be there talking textile framing - and there’s more information on the Guild website and in this link: https://www.theframersforum.com/viewtop ... 10&t=18029
Jo Palmer GCF(APF) Adv
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Re: New kid on the block
Hi Jo.
That's sounds like a plan.
Not too far and looks like a great show to attend for advice.
Will pencil in diary.
Thanks Mark
That's sounds like a plan.
Not too far and looks like a great show to attend for advice.
Will pencil in diary.
Thanks Mark
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Re: New kid on the block
I shall look forward to meeting you there
Jo Palmer GCF(APF) Adv
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Guild Master from May 2019 to May 2022
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Re: New kid on the block
Hello Mark
So far I have had all my mouldings cut to size by the supplier, and glass too. I have a hobby level mountcutter and underpinner plus a table, paint, wax brushes etc.
It's not much but the results have been encouraging so far. I'm hoping to expand in equipment and space as and when necessity calls.
Onwards and upwards!
Matt
So far I have had all my mouldings cut to size by the supplier, and glass too. I have a hobby level mountcutter and underpinner plus a table, paint, wax brushes etc.
It's not much but the results have been encouraging so far. I'm hoping to expand in equipment and space as and when necessity calls.
Onwards and upwards!
Matt
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Re: New kid on the block
Hello Mark and welcome to the FF
Thanks for posting the photo, it looks like you have made a steady start and it sounds like you have a good plan
Remember, there are no stupid questions so ask away.
Peter.
Thanks for posting the photo, it looks like you have made a steady start and it sounds like you have a good plan
Remember, there are no stupid questions so ask away.
Peter.
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Re: New kid on the block
Thanks Peter
Re: New kid on the block
Hi Mark and Welcome to our Happy Band.
Nice doggie!
Nice doggie!
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Re: New kid on the block
Hi Mark,
Regarding workshop setup. Looks like you might only have room for one worktable, like me. The top of mine is an 18mm 8'4' sheet, with the plan chest underneath and the underpinner at one corner of it. Glass storage is important. A friend helped me make one similar to the Lions one. In my first three years I have switched things around and continually added storage as I go along.
Shelf brackets on the wall with the blue foam corner protectors make great hangers to store finished frames, as are meat hooks from poles.
I'm sure your workshop will grow as your framing does.
Consider putting your workbench and mountcutter table on wheels. Its really useful to be able to move things around sometimes.
Lighting is really important.
The framers Forum and framing academy, both facebook groups are invaluable resources too, there is a library of info archived in these groups.
I've learnt a lot about lighting recently and had to change a lot of it. Its really important to get it right, like over table lights.
I just posted a pic of my studio on Steve N's post today, if that helps.
Good luck,
Justin
p.s. The dog will have to go. They promise the world, but in reality they just sleep all day...
Regarding workshop setup. Looks like you might only have room for one worktable, like me. The top of mine is an 18mm 8'4' sheet, with the plan chest underneath and the underpinner at one corner of it. Glass storage is important. A friend helped me make one similar to the Lions one. In my first three years I have switched things around and continually added storage as I go along.
Shelf brackets on the wall with the blue foam corner protectors make great hangers to store finished frames, as are meat hooks from poles.
I'm sure your workshop will grow as your framing does.
Consider putting your workbench and mountcutter table on wheels. Its really useful to be able to move things around sometimes.
Lighting is really important.
The framers Forum and framing academy, both facebook groups are invaluable resources too, there is a library of info archived in these groups.
I've learnt a lot about lighting recently and had to change a lot of it. Its really important to get it right, like over table lights.
I just posted a pic of my studio on Steve N's post today, if that helps.
Good luck,
Justin
p.s. The dog will have to go. They promise the world, but in reality they just sleep all day...
Justin George GCF(APF)
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Re: New kid on the block
Thanks for all the input and information
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Re: New kid on the block
Thanks for all the input and information
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Re: New kid on the block
The Dog might be useful, when the weather is cold. Sleeping dogs generate heat.
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