The Framers Forum

I've got to frame some cowhide, 400mm wide x 1200 tall + mount. its a budget job so how best to attach it to the backing ? can I pva it to mdf or foam core,

Newberry ! now theres a method I haven't heard of ! can you please explain.

Part of a big job im doing, is to frame a lot of fabric,each frame is 80x80 cm. mount apperture 40x40cm, they want it done as cheaply as poss.and suggested spray mounting the fabric, I cant do that ! im thinking of using foam board. staple the fabric to it adding the mount and into the frame, no nee...

Thanks for all your advice, They have let me know their budget ! the whole job 180 frames and 50 mirrors work out at just under materials x 3 Im happy with that and so are they, Im looking forward to working late to loud music and having a busy august

Thanks Alistair, I'ts a interior designer, I did a big job for them last year.no problem getting paid. I've got untill october to get them done,last year it was a smaller job but only 3 weeks to do it, I got it done but felt I under charged, it was roughley materials x 3,but I did not charge extra f...

I've been asked to quote for 50 mirrors.60cm x 180cm, Firstly is Bret 0015 strong enough ? I will be using corner brackets ! & 3mm safety backed mirror. I was thinking of glass x 2 and materials x 3 is that enough (my overheads are low ) There are also 106 frames, 80cm x80cm finnished size, with...

I like to think I'm the best in town,in fact I know I am.the competition cant even do football shirts, or anything oversize. but then im a woman,lots of common sense ! I just love posting when ive just got in from the pub.

Thanks Tim. I thought I would get more replies and maby some pic's with this one,I will suggest he try's some other framers, I like to think I can work out how to frame anything,but im soooo busy at the mo, I think it might be more hassle than I need.

Drunk Driver True story from Australia Drunk Driving....THIS is absolutely brilliant! Only an Aussie could pull this one off! A true story from Mount Isa in Queensland . Recently a routine Police patrol car parked outside a local neighbourhood pub late in the evening. The officer noticed a man (Luke...

I've had an email asking if I can fold a flag into a triangle and frame it for a presentation, Im sure the local sea scouts could fold it, any idea's on how to frame it and what to charge.

Thank's for sending me to y tube tonight, I've got so much motown vinyl in the celler, made me think must get a record player,got lots of stones and early bowie too,the only good thing about being a certain age is we grew up with the best music.even my two 18 year old's say that they wish they lived...

A great day as usual,lion really look after you, a big thanks to them ! Jim's two talks were very informative , If only I had the confidence to charge closer to his prices, I would not have been suffering 23c on the M25 ,and be able to afford a car with air con !

So sorry, I was a no show. I was looking forward to it,I've worked the last three weekends, and lot of 10 hour days,after a slow Jan/Feb my three best customers bought in work to be framed for exhibitions, Will be there next year !

Tempting excuse for a holiday , would it be a valid business expense ? I spent eleven years in Hong Kong and would love an excuse for a trip back there,

Check ebay . I saw some on there earlier

Thanks Robo. I was going to use old or scratched glass to back the mirrors stuck together with silicon, I have a little garden outside my workshop and I've got some old mirrors on the wall's . people keep saying how nice they look, I got the idea from a small courtyard garden in a pub in Primrose Hi...

I'm thinking of making mirrors for gardens out of my shabby off cuts. ( a lot of walled gardens in this area ) I'm planning on sandwiching glass and mirror glass together with silicon to protect the mirror from weather damage .how can i make the frames a little bit weather proof it would be nice if ...

Good idea. Id have a few, social media and pricing for profit would be a good start, Im looking forward to the talks at Lion but it's always a lot to take in, I would be good to have a DVD so it all sinks in !

1 & 5 for me please,

Hi, is there anyone going to the spring show from south east kent, my eyes are not too good for night /twilight driving, its best to set off at 5.30 from down here ! I will pay towards petrol. I'm based in faversham,