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by benjiman grapes
Sun 06 Dec, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Ideas for text
Replies: 37
Views: 15297

Re: Ideas for text

No orphans.
No widows.

Not the only designer here.
by benjiman grapes
Tue 01 Dec, 2015 6:38 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Ideas for text
Replies: 37
Views: 15297

Re: Ideas for text

Use InDesign to have more control over the text layout. But if Word is all you have then copy/paste into a text box. You can use the justify settings to level the left and right sides. This will square off the body of the text and look much better in an aperture. Far better than just being left just...
by benjiman grapes
Tue 01 Dec, 2015 6:29 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: 40x30" print. Perspex or glass?
Replies: 16
Views: 8387

Re: 40x30" print. Perspex or glass?

A small note regarding perspex/acrylic. It expands a lot more than glass. So ensure there is breathing space in the rebate. The workshop done work for a client in Ibiza, left the the UK fine but once in the warmer climate the very large acrylic sheets expanded so much that they popped all the corner...
by benjiman grapes
Thu 26 Nov, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: Outgassing
Topic: Reversibility
Replies: 16
Views: 25842

Re: Reversibility

This a conversation one should have with the customers/clients. Keeping examples of reversed techniques is good practice. Allows customer to see what would be left/condition if wanting re-framing later. But agreed platform mounts would be best practice. But my understanding is for the average custom...
by benjiman grapes
Thu 26 Nov, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clay tile baby prints - mounting
Replies: 10
Views: 9021

Re: Clay tile baby prints - mounting

Always use a natural curing silicone. Doesn't release acid as it cures. But does require leaving overnight. If stuck to mount and need to removed we cut/score around the item so a single layer of mount comes off with the item. Peel the paper thin layer off and the silicone usually comes away as a si...
by benjiman grapes
Wed 25 Nov, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Twitter users
Replies: 35
Views: 32874

Re: Twitter users

#susanalbumparty
#nowthatchersdead

Best ge tit right.
My suggestions.

#frameit #imadethis #framedelight #keepcalmandframeon #iframedthis
by benjiman grapes
Wed 25 Nov, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Forum Issues
Topic: Avatar Photo
Replies: 3
Views: 10944

Re: Avatar Photo

Cheers chief!
Forgot Gif existed.
by benjiman grapes
Tue 24 Nov, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Forum Issues
Topic: Avatar Photo
Replies: 3
Views: 10944

Avatar Photo

SO the profile picture.

How on earth do you get it down to 6KiB?
I did a test and saved a 100x100 pure white .jpg set to its lowest quality and it still came in well over 6KiB.

Any Suggestions?
by benjiman grapes
Tue 24 Nov, 2015 6:43 am
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Limits of CNC Mount Cutting/Etching/Bevel etc
Replies: 7
Views: 8936

Re: Limits of CNC Mount Cutting/Etching/Bevel etc

Hey there, The SAS piece you speak of is David Wilkie's piece. Has been a source of inspiration for many I'd say. Myself included. Many questions. What size are you looking at? The CMC blades can only do so much! But if you know how work the machine's software you can get more out of them. Also what...
by benjiman grapes
Thu 29 Oct, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Finish Mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 6865

Re: Hand Finish Mounts

Cheers Prosp.
by benjiman grapes
Thu 29 Oct, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Finish Mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 6865

Re: Hand Finish Mounts

Cheers David.

I'm trained.
Painted so many four wheels in my time.

Only need 2 of yellow, blue & red then just white and I can paint you any colour you desire.
by benjiman grapes
Thu 29 Oct, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Finish Mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 6865

Re: Hand Finish Mounts

Thanks for the response guys. I don't mean whole sheets. In that regards I would use the suppliers boards or, as David mentioned, drymount colours to board. I was referring to double mounts. Such as the foiling you speak about. I work with a lot of corporate colours. These guys like their pantones. ...
by benjiman grapes
Wed 28 Oct, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Finish Mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 6865

Re: Hand Finish Mounts

Cheers David,

I have found some framers seem to keep this info to themselves.
A kinda "don't give a way my secret" approach.
by benjiman grapes
Wed 28 Oct, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Finish Mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 6865

Hand Finish Mounts

Hello, long time... Just a quick question. Tried searching but revealed no results. What inks/paints do people use to hand finish/colour mounts. I'm kinda tired of settling for 'closest match' from mnufacturers and wanna look into colour matching. So firstly what do people use? And secondly are the ...
by benjiman grapes
Thu 28 May, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: seasonal peaks and troughs
Replies: 7
Views: 8300

Re: seasonal peaks and troughs

Last week I completely cleaned out the workshop and re-organised.
This week I'm trying to get ahead for what could be worst week ever next week!
by benjiman grapes
Thu 28 May, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Hourly rate
Replies: 16
Views: 13192

Re: Hourly rate

Jes'

Wish I worked for you guys!
by benjiman grapes
Tue 15 Apr, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: How much do you spend on advertising?
Replies: 27
Views: 16996

Re: How much do you spend on advertising?

I love your website Mr Grapes, about 50% of my work is football shirts, not quite as creative as your designs but the customers seem to like them in my neck of the woods.:D You obviously get a lot of requests from charities for framed shirts, I get loads, I tend to offer a small discount but as a o...
by benjiman grapes
Thu 10 Apr, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: broad band
Replies: 9
Views: 7630

Re: broad band

I meant "No additional charge"

Where abouts are you?

I'm in Norwich and we don't have a lot of choice regarding or providers.
VM is the fastest I could find here.
by benjiman grapes
Wed 09 Apr, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: How much do you spend on advertising?
Replies: 27
Views: 16996

Re: How much do you spend on advertising?

Word of mouth and recognizing the advantages of doing free charity frames.
by benjiman grapes
Wed 09 Apr, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: broad band
Replies: 9
Views: 7630

Re: broad band

A lot of the time it is down to infrastructure. Most homes, although fibre, still has copper cabling from the door to the green box. Completely bottle necking your speeds. The arrival of 4G should alleviate the issues with rural communities but won't match those with fibre to the door. I know Virgin...