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by Colin Macintyre
Sun 11 Feb, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: How is this moulding effect achieved?
Replies: 5
Views: 384

Re: How is this moulding effect achieved?

Thanks for those helpful replies.
Colin.
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 11 Feb, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: How is this moulding effect achieved?
Replies: 5
Views: 384

How is this moulding effect achieved?

I want to emulate the frame in the attached photo. It is hand finished but the feature I want to create is the grooves/fissures in the wood. I am fairly sure they are not natural. Is the moulding bought with the grooves pre decorated or is it done by the framer by hand? If so what wood is used and h...
by Colin Macintyre
Thu 18 Nov, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using Wood Stains and General Finishing
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

Re: Using Wood Stains and General Finishing

Great stuff! Look forward to the next installment. :D
by Colin Macintyre
Mon 13 Sep, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio
Replies: 18
Views: 5019

Re: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio

David, Thanks for taking the time to respond. Very good.
by Colin Macintyre
Mon 13 Sep, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio
Replies: 18
Views: 5019

Re: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio

From Wikipedia:
"The mathematics of the golden ratio and of the Fibonacci sequence are intimately interconnected."
by Colin Macintyre
Mon 13 Sep, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio
Replies: 18
Views: 5019

Re: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio

Well Prospero, my answer to that is, among the artists who are believed to have used the Golden Ratio proportions as a technique to help construct their work are: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Albrecht Dürer and Salvador Dali. Should they have been in another job? :lol:
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 12 Sep, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio
Replies: 18
Views: 5019

Re: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio

Thanks for the interesting comments. Abacus, I will send you the formula that was created for me on an Excel spreadsheet. If anyone else that wants a copy just send me a message. I fully take on board the point that good design and proportions are achieved through personal perception and not through...
by Colin Macintyre
Fri 10 Sep, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio
Replies: 18
Views: 5019

Mount Borders in the Golden Ratio

As picture framers, we all know there are many considerations when deciding how wide mount borders should be. Really it is a personal choice and there is no "right" answer. For many years I have been fascinated by the Golden Ratio. I wondered how the Golden Ratio could be used to calculate...
by Colin Macintyre
Mon 26 Oct, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Framing Insurance costs.
Replies: 6
Views: 2465

Re: Framing Insurance costs.

Hi Chris,

I recommend you get a quote from:
https://craftinsurance.co.uk/ (Ian W Wallace Ltd)
I find them very helpful and, having shopped around, best price.

Cheers,
Colin.
by Colin Macintyre
Mon 07 Sep, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?
Replies: 10
Views: 3503

Re: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?

Thanks for the knowledgeable explanation of the cause, and ideas for using "figured" oak. I have never discarded any oak due to this patterning, just that I find it a bit unsightly on a narrow frame sometimes. Perhaps I will use it more often, and if the customers are happy then that is al...
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 06 Sep, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?
Replies: 10
Views: 3503

Re: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?

Thanks Mark, A few good tips there. I am also in a rustic rural area. I have a band saw so I will try:
"dragging the faces of such mouldings in a reverse direction across the blade on my band saw."
What could possibly go wrong? :giggle:
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 06 Sep, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?
Replies: 10
Views: 3503

Re: 2nd Quality Moulding : How Much Should I Expect?

One issue I find with oak in particular is the patters caused by the medullary rays. I know in oak furniture and panelling these patterns are often regarded as the best cuts, but on a thin oak moulding I can find them a visual distraction, that appear as blemishes. Unfortunately, because they are re...
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 03 Jun, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: How is this painted finish achieved?
Replies: 6
Views: 3385

Re: How is this painted finish achieved?

Thanks all for the tips. I shall now experiment. I am certain this finish will be a fine addition to my product range. David: Yes the artist is Margaret Evans! Really nice Scottish landscapes. I saw and photographed them in the window of Rowan Gallery on a visit to Helensburgh. I had seen and admire...
by Colin Macintyre
Fri 01 Jun, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: How is this painted finish achieved?
Replies: 6
Views: 3385

How is this painted finish achieved?

I have seen a painted frame finish I really like and would like to know how it is done. I apologise for the poor quality of the photo. The wood looks like obeche. The finish looks like a solid colour (in this case blue) but with the wood pours filled in white. My first thought was the white was an u...
by Colin Macintyre
Wed 03 Jan, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Tube video - Border Dimensions
Replies: 33
Views: 21660

Re: You Tube video - Border Dimensions

An excellent video Mal. Well produced. I have learned a lot from it. For anybody interested in a more in depth (though not all art related) study of The Golden Ratio, I recommend Mario Livio's book I look forward to your future video's Mal. Thanks, Colin.
by Colin Macintyre
Thu 19 May, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hanging systems in thin moulding
Replies: 11
Views: 10735

Re: hanging systems in thin moulding

The problem we all encounter is that even the small D-rings are too wide for narrow frames. I solve this by snipping a portion of the D-ring screw plate, off. I've uploaded a "before" and "after" photo. I use a pair of Draper Aviation sheers: http://www.drapertools.com/product/49...
by Colin Macintyre
Wed 09 Mar, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Nightmare on Tulipwood Street
Replies: 21
Views: 9375

Re: Nightmare on Tulipwood Street

Thanks to all, for your interesting and helpful comments. I shall repair rather replace, as I had originally planned. I had wondered about the atmospheric conditions where they were hung. They were in an exhibition, but I have never been to the venue. Of course right above a strong radiatiator could...
by Colin Macintyre
Sun 06 Mar, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Nightmare on Tulipwood Street
Replies: 21
Views: 9375

Nightmare on Tulipwood Street

Once again I seek advice from those that have "Been there, Done that, Framed the T-shirt." I often use Tulipwood and paint it. I recently framed a couple of pieces for a local artist who was exhibiting her work. I used a 2" wide Tulipwood frame with a 1" bulllnose slip frame. The...
by Colin Macintyre
Wed 22 Jul, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OS map instructions
Replies: 17
Views: 17656

Re: OS map instructions

I reckon foamcore helps press it flat. A stiff flat backing board is essential. Artback may not be as good as. 3mm+ MDF.
by Colin Macintyre
Wed 22 Jul, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OS map instructions
Replies: 17
Views: 17656

Re: OS map instructions

Like many of the contributors to this forum I have been asked to do a few of these. I have always done them close framed (without a window mount). I fix them minimally with a few tabs of double sided tape, to 5mm foamcore, and sandwich it between the glass and 3mm MDF backing board. They have always...