The Framers Forum

Hi all, I’m looking for a bit of advice on behalf of a customer. He has a fairly expensive limited edition print that he’s wanting framed. The paper size of the print is 500mm x 750mm but the image size is 300mm x 300mm in the middle of the paper with the artists signature directly underneath the im...

Thanks Mark, How do you tell your customers what choices of frames they can choose from when they aren’t allowed in your shop? I get many emails and messages asking if I’m open but i am finding it difficult to explain that as they aren’t allowed in the shop then there is limited options. Are you jus...

Hi all, Looking for some help and information please. Firstly, I have a customer who is wanting the same frame as he already has. Unfortunately he bought the picture already framed and I can’t find this one in any of my Catalogues. The frame is wooden and has an light olive green look to it with the...

Looking for some advice/information on what fellow framers offer in terms of sundrys. I’ve been asked several times if I supply D-Rings,cord, picture hooks etc but it’s not really something I’ve looked into until now. If anyone can let me know what they offer (pictures of display would be great) alo...

Hi all, Wondering what you guys do with your window displays. I have two big bay windows which is great exposure....but, unless I change the display every few weeks the pictures get damaged. Although it’s great exposure I hardly sell anything out of the windows. I am usually too busy with framing th...

Hi all, Looking for some inspiration. New year is on the horizon and I’m looking to redesign my massively cluttered workshop in the hope to make it a more productive workplace in 2019 :clap: Can you all post some pics of your own workshop to give me some inspiration before I start my redesign betwee...

We are looking for a picture framer with a good deal of experience to help out in our shop/workshop in the centre of Aberdeen. Hours to be discussed but must be flexible and willing to work Saturdays.
If interested please email your cv to info@aberdeenframing.com

Hi, I've sent you a pm. Can you post or email me more details. Thanks

Wasn't looking for ideas.....looking for deals :-) Wow, that place was huge!! Really impressed with the whole thing. I realise many of you say it's not as good as most framing suppliers are pulling out but as a first timer I was certainly happy with how my day went. Actually glad there wasn't any mo...

This fair better be worth it!

I'm HAVING to sit in the airport drinking these while I wait for my flight.

The sacrifices we framers make these days

Not 100% sure to be honest. Was hoping someone might have one or two in display that I can have a look at.

Any recommendations would be great?

Are you at the show this year? Keep an eye out for me, I'll be the stumbling Scotsman!! Haha

I'm looking to possibly purchase a new pneumatic underpinner at the show so expect many free whiskey's!! Haha.

Flying down from Aberdeen tomorrow night for my first visit on Wednesday.

Looking for some advice for my first trip....
Where's the free drink stand.....and where's the free food stand

'Might' do a little work while I'm at at!!!haha

Thanks abacus,

Very neat indeed.

Gives me food for thought....oh did I mention food! This diet is an absolute nightmare!!!haha

Will let you know how I get on,

Cheers

Thanks guys,

Would love to see a photo or two of your made to measure units abacus if you could possibly post them?

You can email me at icraik27@hotmail.com if its easier but I'm sure other framers would like to see your handy work.

Thanks again

Hi, Looking for some advice/thoughts. How do you guys store your completed frames? I currently have a bench in the front shop that I have completed frames stored under....but it's obviously of a certain size so can't get any frames larger than 80cm high or 60cm wide to fit. I therefore just have the...

Also, do you not see the tags/stitches when in the frame?

I know it would be minimal but is it not better being completely sealed from the back?

Thanks for your thoughts. How exactly would it work though? I currently stretch the shirt round a made to measure template and pull the shirt to get all creases etc out then tape it strongly on the back. Would these manage to hold the 'tightness' of the shirt stretching? would the stitching go throu...

Hi guys, Just a quickie, what tape do you use to stretch football shirts? I use tapestry tape but since I first started using it, it seems to have lost its 'real stickiness' lately and therefore not holding the shirt in place when stretching the other side etc. I've thought of using carpet tape but ...

Hi, Just a thought...... Most of us on here are kitted out with framing equipment so don't necessarily need ALL of the goods your offering. There are however a few of us that need certain machines to 'complete' our workshop or add to it? I have been keeping an eye on your post and there seems to be ...