The Framers Forum

Hi everyone, I have recently had a big flood in my shop (which isn’t the first time) so I have decided to move and set up without any flats above me. I have found a fairly large unit/warehouse (1200sqft) but I am struggling to visualise how I would like it to look. I do have many ideas in my head bu...

Excalibur now sold. Thanks for all your inquiries

Didn’t realise the pictures didn’t attach to the initial post.

Also, it’s the 1600 version.

I am selling our Keencut Excalibur 5000 cutting machine as no longer needed. It is in very good working order and still has a lot of years left in it (Not much can go wrong with this machine) Everything works although I would suggest upgrading the parts around the cutting head (which you can get fro...

I am selling our Casesse CS20 pneumatic underpinner as no longer needed. It is in very good working order and still has a lot of years left in it. Compressor not included as that packed in but comes with the attachments needed for the compressor. Any other information/pics please don’t hesitate to g...

Hi all, I’m looking for a bit of help/advice. A regular customer of mine has purchased a Damien Hirst artpiece and is looking to have it framed. Not normally a problem. However, this piece of art is a laminated giclee on an aluminium panel. He has shown me what he wants, which looks like some sort o...

Thanks for your suggestions and ideas, it’s much appreciated.
I did have something similar on my last van but fancied something a bit more fancy, but I do understand it’s all about the simplicity and easyness for the customer to read.

Thanks again

Morning all, I have a van for doing deliveries etc but it’s currently blank with no signage etc on it. It seems silly to not have any livery on it as it’s ‘free advertising’ I’m looking for some inspiration before getting the work designed and done. Does anyone have a van with signage that they are ...

I have just stretched and framed a canvas painting for a customer. He has picked it up and unfortunately while taking it home he had dirty hands....and has parked the canvas with said dirty hands. He has phoned and asked if there’s any special tips to take the marks off? I said I would ask fellow fr...

Machine now sold.

Thanks to everyone for their interest and messages.

Back available again due to transport issues for the person interested (was trying to get it to Ireland) Willing to accept £600 for the machine which brand new costs over £7k. Can arrange delivery to Scotland or England through a local transport company for an additional cost. Get in touch for anymo...

Hi everyone, Well after an awful year with little income, I have decided to sell off all my signed memorabilia. I have well over 250 items so too much to list here but if you want me to send you the list of what I have with prices send me an dm with your email address and I’ll send it over. There is...

Machine sold pending collection

Hi Darren,
Thanks for your message.
I would take £600 for it.
Like I say it’s not been used since I bought it and it’s just taking up room so happy to let it go for a great price.
Thanks,
Ian

I am selling my Gapp canvas stretching machine. I bought it second hand a couple years ago but haven’t even used it once since receiving it. I’ve just been so busy with framing so not had a chance to set it up and play about with it. You can stretch a canvas from start to finish within 30-60seconds ...

Some very good information/suggestions there and ones I totally understand and have come across myself. I even had the idea of ‘renting’ out my window and wall space space but decided against it as it gives the artist the idea that they can hang whatever they want and in whatever frame it’s already ...

Yes I have in the past offered wall and window space to artists and we agreed on a commission. I would frame their art work whatever way they require and if the artwork sells, we take the commission and frame costs off the total however if the artwork doesn’t sell they have to pay for the framing. I...

Hi Mark, Thanks for your reply. I understand what you are suggesting but ‘original artwork by big names artists’ sounds like big bucks to me. I am a framer first and foremost and usually busy enough to keep me going but as I have a retail shop with plenty wall space it makes sense to have something ...

Hi All, Looking for some advice on art for my shop/gallery in Aberdeen. During these difficult times I have decided to re-evaluate the way I want to run my business. I have dealt with artwork before which hasn’t always worked but I put that down to stocking the artwork I like instead of what is ‘in’...

Thanks everyone. I knew I could rely on you to help me out.
Will let the customer know and let them decide.
Thanks again