New and clueless

[TashaD]

Hi, l am new to this forum and to making frames. We have a craft shop and have had requests for frames. So I want to start making picture frames. I bought a framing kit, but needs a lot more equipment. Here in South Africa I can not find equipment and will probably need to get it somewhere else. I will be scanning your post to see what I need to start.

Any advice where to start will be great.

[GeoSpectrum]

Welcome Tasha. You will find us a friendly lot so just ask away.

[strokebloke]

A warm welcome from a cold England
Good to have to you on board

[A3DFramer]

Hi Tasha and welcome, I came into framing via the antique restoration route and did not know about the equipment 'proper framers' use for a number of years. It is a good way to learn, best of luck

[Not your average framer]

Hi Tasha,

Welcome to the forum and welcome to our happy band of friends.

[Keith Hewitt]

Welcome Tasha

There are plenty of companies in SA selling new and used picture framing equipment + all the other items you will need, and even offer training.

If you can say where you are located I will gladly point you to a source near to you.

I would have also expected them to advertise in your Yellow pages

Good luck

[TashaD]

Hi, I am in Pretoria. Have been googling like crazy but not finding any suppliers.

[Keith Hewitt]

Tasha,

THis is maddening I have just written a long para with 5 potential suppliers - pressed Submit and POOOOF ..... gone into the ether

Soory but running out of time so now only 1 supplier, but they are the biggest and the best..

http://www.suprememouldings.co.za/ They are in Jo'burg

Suggest you go and visit their showroom. Peruse all the mouldings, mat boards, machinery etc etc.
Ask to see Mike Formato - and tell him Keith Hewitt sent you to Supreme

Let us know how you get on
And welcome to the wonderful world of framing
Now to press Submit - fingers crossed

[Keith Hewitt]

Tasha,

Let us know how you get on
And welcome to the wonderful world of framing
:

Did you go and visit Surpemes showroom

Do please let us know.

It always interesting to follow a newbie as they get into framing

[Keith Hewitt]

Tasha,

How did you progress

Please let us know ..... by Private Message if you prefer

Keith

[philipsheldon]

Good morning,

Welcome to the FF.

Whilst wishing for a tiny bit of African sunshine, rather than the snows of Nottingham, England, Ashworth & Thompson can help you if you require equipment.

Please let me know if we can help.

Many thanks.

Phil Sheldon.