The Framers Forum

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.

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

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

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

Hi Tasha,

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

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

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

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 wrote:Tasha,

Let us know how you get on
And welcome to the wonderful world of framing
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Did you go and visit Surpemes showroom

Do please let us know.

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

Tasha,

How did you progress

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

Keith

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.