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- Sat 23 Nov, 2024 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Washi Tape: Success & Where To Buy?
- Replies: 2
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Washi Tape: Success & Where To Buy?
I have metres and metres of gold slip that I won't use. Somebody suggested Washi tape as a solution - use it to tape over the slip. I've googled and looked at various suppliers, but can only find supplies for hobbyists and journaling enthusiasts, and nothing wider than 15mm. Can anyone suggest a sup...
- Mon 21 Oct, 2024 8:03 am
- Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
- Topic: Shrink Wrapping Prints
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10100
Shrink Wrapping Prints
Have just cellophane wrapped 50 mounted prints by hand. Is there an economical way of shrink wrapping mounted prints? Would it even work? would it save time? Any risk of damaging the prints?
- Fri 01 Mar, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mounting Japanese Paper?
- Replies: 2
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Mounting Japanese Paper?
I have some wood engravings printed on very fine Japanese paper to mount and frame. As the paper is so fine, I'm thinking of placing them over a thicker acid free sheet of white paper, to both support and illuminate the prints. How should I go about attaching such delicate prints to a window mount? ...
- Tue 25 Jul, 2023 6:58 am
- Forum: Business Matters
- Topic: Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23789
Re: Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
Thanks for the advice. I presume the freight company will organise collection from my address and also delivery to the US address?
- Mon 24 Jul, 2023 3:59 pm
- Forum: Business Matters
- Topic: Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23789
Re: Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
The client may be willing to pay to ship it stretched (not rolled up), with would be preferable for the painting. I'd need to build a wooden crate. Who'd be willing to ship it? Would it be priced by weight or size? And how long does it take? Would it actually be the safer option?
- Sun 23 Jul, 2023 6:53 pm
- Forum: Business Matters
- Topic: Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23789
Shipping Large Oil Painting from UK to USA?
Has anyone ever shipped a large oil on canvas painting from the UK to the US? I need to ship a 6' width painting and my plan is to ship it rolled in a tube. But the client may be willing to pay to ship it stretched, with would be preferable. What would my options be?
- Mon 10 Jul, 2023 7:44 pm
- Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
- Topic: Maped Ruler Runners Perishing - How To Replace?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5461
Maped Ruler Runners Perishing - How To Replace?
The rubber runners on the back of my 120cm Maped cutting ruler have started perishing and leaving black marks on the board when cutting (I think my wife has cleaned it with something?). Is it possible to replace them? If so what with?
Thanks
Thanks
- Mon 03 Jul, 2023 10:23 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Float Mounting Large Heavy Drawing?
- Replies: 3
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Float Mounting Large Heavy Drawing?
I'm float mounting a large drawing on very heavy watercolour paper. What should I use to attach the paper to the backing board?
Incidentally, please could I have advice on the size of gap between moulding and drawing?
Thanks
Incidentally, please could I have advice on the size of gap between moulding and drawing?
Thanks
- Fri 15 Jul, 2022 7:56 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Recommended Paint Spray Gun?
- Replies: 33
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Re: Recommended Paint Spray Gun?
Thanks
Do you think I'll be able to use the F&B? I'd intend to spray outdoors in the garden, does anyone know how long an air hose can be used?
If I could I'd keep the compressor in the garage and spray out in the garden - hopefully not annoying the neighbours with noise.
Do you think I'll be able to use the F&B? I'd intend to spray outdoors in the garden, does anyone know how long an air hose can be used?
If I could I'd keep the compressor in the garage and spray out in the garden - hopefully not annoying the neighbours with noise.
- Thu 14 Jul, 2022 8:26 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Recommended Paint Spray Gun?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 38044
Recommended Paint Spray Gun?
Have been painting frames with Farrow & Ball. Which gives quite a good finish, but there's often one or two blips. I generally paint about a dozen frames at once, some quite large. Somebody suggested that I get a spray gun. I don't have a clue about them, any ideas what make and model I should l...
- Fri 29 Oct, 2021 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hanging Canvas from Stretcher or Frame?
- Replies: 4
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Hanging Canvas from Stretcher or Frame?
Where is it best to hang a framed oil on canvas. String attached to the stretcher or to the frame?
- Fri 24 Sep, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Larger Mouldings - Is R&H the only supplier?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1524
Larger Mouldings - Is R&H the only supplier?
I'm looking around for suppliers who stock larger mouldings? Is Rose and Hollis the only supplier that stocks larger sizes?
Thanks,
Thanks,
- Mon 06 Sep, 2021 7:54 am
- Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
- Topic: Bulk Window Mounts Wanted?
- Replies: 1
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Bulk Window Mounts Wanted?
I'm looking to make a bulk order of window mounts, priced accordingly.
- Mon 06 Sep, 2021 7:50 am
- Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
- Topic: Bulk Order: Framer Needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1889
Re: Bulk Order: Framer Needed
Thanks for your replies and PMs. Will get back to you all asap.
I should have added that I'm in North Lincs and p&p maybe necessary.
I should have added that I'm in North Lincs and p&p maybe necessary.
- Sun 05 Sep, 2021 6:46 am
- Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
- Topic: Bulk Order: Framer Needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1889
Bulk Order: Framer Needed
I'm looking for a framer able to make plain wood frames 100 at a time, and to price accordingly. This would be ongoing.
Please let me know if you're interested for more details.
Thanks
Please let me know if you're interested for more details.
Thanks
- Wed 18 Aug, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
- Replies: 12
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Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Great advice thanks.
But what about touching up? If a frame gets a knock or scratch, can it be touched up with the original paint (Farrow and Ball in my case). Or will the Polyvine impede touching up?
Btw. Have bought a pot of Polyvine to try straight away...
But what about touching up? If a frame gets a knock or scratch, can it be touched up with the original paint (Farrow and Ball in my case). Or will the Polyvine impede touching up?
Btw. Have bought a pot of Polyvine to try straight away...
- Wed 18 Aug, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21029
Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Do you need much of the silica?
- Wed 18 Aug, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21029
Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Do you use the waxy side of the paper in contact with the frame? No issues with the brown paper sticking (obviously)?David McCormack wrote: ↑Wed 18 Aug, 2021 9:32 am I usually wrap the painted frame in brown paper before using any bubble wrap etc.
- Wed 18 Aug, 2021 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21029
Re: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Yes it's eggshell - which explains the slight tack.
Thanks for the Polyvine tip - looks very good. Do you think it'll go over the eggshell ok without beading etc?
Thanks for the Polyvine tip - looks very good. Do you think it'll go over the eggshell ok without beading etc?
- Wed 18 Aug, 2021 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21029
Coating Painted Frame For Tack Free?
Have tried painting some frames with Farrow & Ball. I'm happy with the finish and colour, but the paint can feel slightly tacky when dried. Which worries me when wrapped and sent in the post. Is there a varnish or other coating that will both protect and leave the frame tack free?
Thanks
Thanks