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Thanks guys, great comments, think i will go for the using my 400% mark up, minus the moulding cost, I know how much it costs.... And I know this is a one off, just leftover moulding, so this shouldn't raise it's head again, and will probably use a standard no to using customers mouldings in future,...

Guys, cheers for all your comments, it is just a one off, the artist used a different framer a while back, he stopped & gave her the leftovers, so this would be the only time I will do this..... Dave - You were right to be wary of warped moulding, one bit is, but it will be ok as it's the outer ...

Guys,

Question, I usually use my % mark up to cost for framing an artists work, but one artist has some moulding she wants to use up, so has asked me to frame a few canvas's in her moulding, any help on how to charge for this, maybe a rule of thumb??

Cheers
Johnny.

I Wish!!!!

Problem sorted, pinned frame & it all came square......

Thanks for all your help again....

Johnny.

I'm open to anything really, I have thought of the backing board solution.......
Also going to try & twist the frame & underpin it, the joints aren't fixed, it's the canvas fixings that is holding everything together...

Hi Nigel,

No I didn't provide or stretch the canvas, I just need to get it straight and get it straight today
so any help.......... Don't think taking it off is an option...... As it will look a bit messy as it is not going to be framed.......

Hi Prospero,

No the corners aren't fixed at all, it's just the casvas staples & the corner triangle wedges that are holding it together,
if it helps I can photograph it and post it???

Guys, Really need your help this morning, I have a canvas that has been stretched around stretcher bars, the problem is it is twisted... What is the best & easiest way to straighten it out, don't want to remove the canvas, just a way of fixing it.... Really need fast help on this please, custome...

Ha Ha Ha Ha........ Moi???

I wouldn't go for the plastic look myself, but the customer wants cheap!

Hi Guys,

wanted as cheap as poss, have tried readymadepictureframe.com, wanted a bit cheaper really,
will check out simons, might be easier to make own with a no frills plastic moulding....
So who does the best & cheapest plastic/wood look mouldings???

Guys,

I'm after a little help....................
I looking for suppliers of cheap ready made frames, either wood or wood effect (plastic),as cheap as possible please...

Look forward to your replies....

Johnny.

Trigger,

Brilliant, looks like the one......

Cheers
Johnny.

Guys need you help to identify this moulding? It is a distressed green and the section is angled back into the glass so it is a thicker section at the glass, looked through Simons Arqadia, A&T & wessex but cannot find it... Oh and did i say it's urgent.... :wink: Cheers Guys..... Picture 015...

Hi Trevor,

What make & model of mount cutter is it?

cheers
John.

Cheers again Guys........

Doh!!!!

found them......

cheers...

hi

King & Mcgaw????

Guys,

Thanks for your help, fantastic info......

Cheers
Johnny

Guys

I'm after a supplier of cheap end prints, good quality, but as cheap as poss, not after loads,
just a selection, if anyone know where i can find them....

I have bought from All Posters previously....

Cheers Johnny.