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US moulding in the UK

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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.
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We make these in lengths , vintage style and more modern bobbin,

ross@callaghanframing.co.uk
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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?
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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.
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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.
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This is all brilliant, thank you all for your help and advice.

@fruitini, your mouldings look fantastic!
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