I have a client who's obsessed with this style of moulding: https://manufcatalog.virtualframerapp.c ... m?id=14714 but I can't find anything similar in the UK.
There's a seller on Etsy offering ready made frames that they also like:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1175772964 ... uered-bead
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1174616132 ... red-bobbin
But I can't work out where they might be sourcing them, unless from the states, or making them themselves.
Anyone have a leads for something like this in the UK?
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They are called Bobbin mouldings.
If no-one else is making them in a frame moulding profile, you can get the bobbins from Decwood
https://decoramouldings.com/product-ca ... mouldings/
Buy the base moulding from R&H first and glue on the strip moulding to it. Then paint or stain to suit.
If no-one else is making them in a frame moulding profile, you can get the bobbins from Decwood
https://decoramouldings.com/product-ca ... mouldings/
Buy the base moulding from R&H first and glue on the strip moulding to it. Then paint or stain to suit.
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In the architectural design realm, also wood carving, this is called "string of beads" or pearls. The other design you posted is often called a peas and sausage design.
This is an ageless concept in design.
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Thanks everyone, that's so helpful.
I love 'peas and sausage'
@Ross, I may well be in touch
Any tips on how to get the cut bobbins at the corners to match up, or is it just a case of careful measuring?
@vintageframes how do you hide the seams where they join, fill, sand and paint or are there other techniques?
I love 'peas and sausage'

@Ross, I may well be in touch
Any tips on how to get the cut bobbins at the corners to match up, or is it just a case of careful measuring?
@vintageframes how do you hide the seams where they join, fill, sand and paint or are there other techniques?
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I'd think that you would have to thumb-on a little wood-filler on to the seams and then sand to shape when dry. Matching up the mitres would indeed require accurate measurement and maybe a little filler.
If you were painting the bobbles, then the paint would probably cover the mitre seam effectively.
For sticking down, the moulding, I would probably use a contact adhesive. Thats where you apply adhesive to both surfaces, wait for it to go touch-dry, then press together for a permanent fix.
It would be a good idea to buy some adhesive cleaner to remove any excess glue.
If you were painting the bobbles, then the paint would probably cover the mitre seam effectively.
For sticking down, the moulding, I would probably use a contact adhesive. Thats where you apply adhesive to both surfaces, wait for it to go touch-dry, then press together for a permanent fix.
It would be a good idea to buy some adhesive cleaner to remove any excess glue.
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Re: US moulding in the UK
When making bobbin frames it's easiest to start from the outside (if possible) to account for a full run of bobbles. Make minor adjustments to mount margins to allow for this. Assemble base frame first and then attach bobbles. I use the wooden 'shot' bobbins from Rose & Hollis. C9 fits perfectly on A195. A small blob of wood glue behind each bobble and then secure every few bobbles with the headless pinner. This is usually enough for a good fix but sometimes apply a number of mini hand clamps to hold firm. Really popular with our customers and go out at a premium price. We also have a gilded range which look the business.
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They look fantastic, Fruitini.
I especially like the gold and silver.
Such a good idea to use the R&H shot moulding and much easier to glue it on to the base moulding.
I especially like the gold and silver.
Such a good idea to use the R&H shot moulding and much easier to glue it on to the base moulding.
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This is all brilliant, thank you all for your help and advice.
@fruitini, your mouldings look fantastic!
@fruitini, your mouldings look fantastic!
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