Thanks for those helpful replies.
Colin.
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- Sun 11 Feb, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: How is this moulding effect achieved?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 384
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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."
"The mathematics of the golden ratio and of the Fibonacci sequence are intimately interconnected."
- 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?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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?
"dragging the faces of such mouldings in a reverse direction across the blade on my band saw."
What could possibly go wrong?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...