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by Compomouldings
Mon 04 Mar, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: writing on timber
Replies: 1
Views: 140

writing on timber

Hi

Sorry, I don't know if this request has a specific name, but does anybody know who can write a name of a painting onto a piece of timber for me

Many thanks
Mark
by Compomouldings
Thu 02 Nov, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: hanging fittings
Replies: 5
Views: 3377

Re: hanging fittings

thank you all
by Compomouldings
Wed 01 Nov, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: hanging fittings
Replies: 5
Views: 3377

hanging fittings

Hi,

i will need to fix a large frame weighing around 50-60kg flush against a wall.

What would be the best fixings to use

MAny thanks
Michael
by Compomouldings
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Swept Frames.
Replies: 16
Views: 27295

Re: Swept Frames.

Yourpictureframes.co.uk do a range of swept frames in various sizes and colours. They also have them unfinished so you can colour them yourselves.

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Sun 11 Sep, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: BEVA 371
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Re: BEVA 371

Not sure but could be www.ctseurope.com
by Compomouldings
Wed 10 Aug, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: sizing issue
Replies: 9
Views: 5135

sizing issue

Hi, I have a client who ordered a frame from me (they were suppling the mirror) The information given to me was 1.2 x 1.2 m bevelled mirror with a 11mm wide frame, My question is what size would you make the frame? I made the frame to the rebate size 1.2m x 1.2m (with a 2mm tolerance). My client is ...
by Compomouldings
Fri 22 Jul, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: tin leaf
Replies: 2
Views: 612

tin leaf

Hi

Can you water gild with tin leaf or is it just oil gilding?

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Wed 13 Jul, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: mecca varnish
Replies: 1
Views: 524

mecca varnish

hi

I am using mecca varnish on silver leaf, however it doesn't seem to be drying completely and is still tacky after several weeks. Is there to get it to dry and what would people use to thin it?

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Wed 13 Jul, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: mecca varnish
Replies: 0
Views: 3027

mecca varnish

hi
by Compomouldings
Thu 19 May, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Tax on business startup
Replies: 17
Views: 11548

Re: Tax on business startup

You don’t have to be vat registered (if you are under the threshold) to be a limited company
by Compomouldings
Tue 10 May, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Can Anybody identify this moulding
Replies: 0
Views: 977

Can Anybody identify this moulding

Can Anybody identify this moulding

approx 95mm wide

Thanks
Mark
by Compomouldings
Wed 15 Dec, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: releasing agent
Replies: 1
Views: 650

releasing agent

Hi, Can anybody advise what releasing agent they use to release the compo from box moulds/molds decoration

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Thu 29 Jul, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Can Anybody identify this moulding
Replies: 3
Views: 2240

Can Anybody identify this moulding

Can Anybody identify this moulding the black/grey outer
Thanks
Mark
Compo Mouldings
by Compomouldings
Wed 23 Jun, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: silver leaf tarnishing
Replies: 1
Views: 918

silver leaf tarnishing

Hi, a client has bought in a silver leaf frame that has tarnished. Is there anyway to remove the tarnishing, or is it just a natural occurrence.

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Mon 19 Apr, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: rounded corner picture frames
Replies: 5
Views: 1732

rounded corner picture frames

Hi
Does anyone know how to make a rounded corner frame like the one attached

Many thanks
Mark
by Compomouldings
Mon 18 Jan, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Gold leaf lay lines
Replies: 6
Views: 2389

Gold leaf lay lines

I am practising water gilding. My main problem is that I am not achieving laylines after every sheet overlaps. Is there a way of adding them once finished.

Thanks
by Compomouldings
Fri 15 Jan, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: removing paint from gold leaf
Replies: 2
Views: 1182

removing paint from gold leaf

Hi,
I have a little splash of acrylic paint on a water gilded surface :head: . Any ideas how to remove this paint without damaging the gold

Thanks
Mark
by Compomouldings
Wed 11 Nov, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: what moulding is this
Replies: 0
Views: 1270

what moulding is this

Hi, Does anybody know the attached moulding, about 40mm wide
by Compomouldings
Thu 16 Jul, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Silver leaf
Replies: 2
Views: 1270

Silver leaf

Can anybody advise what product to use that will stop silver leaf from tarnishing

Thanks
Mark
by Compomouldings
Mon 29 Jun, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: standard size swept frames
Replies: 6
Views: 3770

standard size swept frames

We are starting to look into importing standard size swept and ornate frames.

Our prices seem to be inline with normal moulding supplies. Do you think there is room in the market for an extra player?

Thanks
Mark
Compo Mouldings