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- Thu 19 Oct, 2023 12:19 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framers triangle points!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17587
Re: Framers triangle points!
Those are long obsolete "glazers points". I agree that you should be updating your supplies. The Fletcher Terry part number is 08-511 if they are still available. They are loose packed and do not fit into a fitting tool; thus, they are not as safe to use.
- Wed 11 Oct, 2023 2:09 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: CMC cut mounts - is this acceptable?
- Replies: 11
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Re: CMC cut mounts - is this acceptable?
I agree that the machine needs to be calibrated as well as using a fresh blade.
- Fri 06 Oct, 2023 5:24 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: advise for a newbie
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10772
Re: advise for a newbie
If you are referring to a 50 mm border (negative space) between the flag and the frame I would suggest it be wider. The reason is 2 fold. First that is a good size flag and the ratio of the flag (art) to the border is visually small not giving the art enough negative space. I. E. it will look crampe...
- Tue 03 Oct, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Scanner advice
- Replies: 4
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Re: Scanner advice
I have an old 11" x 17" scanner. That's approx. A3 size. They do exist , but more costly. I also have 24 meg camera with a good lens. This another solution if you know how to set up a copy stand. or this for A-2 sizes amazon.com/VIISAN-S21-Auto-Flatten-Technologies-Multi-Language/dp/B0BB5Y...
- Mon 02 Oct, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hi from Sweden
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8318
Re: Hi from Sweden
Welcome Stina, I am a semi-retired framer who also was burned out from the corporate life. In my case it was accounting and data processing. I do have an engineering background; however not as a career. I am also proficient in CADCAM and have a metal and woodworking shop. The logic of a good enginee...
- Fri 22 Sep, 2023 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- Topic: Ugly doesnt cover it!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1577
Re: Ugly doesnt cover it!
In a 2-d image it is hard to decipher. Is there picture frame moulding printed onto the canvas.
IMHO, how cheap do you want it to look is all I have to say to the hotel.
IMHO, how cheap do you want it to look is all I have to say to the hotel.
- Fri 22 Sep, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing prints for an exhibition that are different sizes. What would look best?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9240
Re: Framing prints for an exhibition that are different sizes. What would look best?
As an observation over many years it is in the eye of the viewer who is looking at the art. It depends on who you want to please. Generally they look at each framed picture (s) one at a time and not as a group. So if you are aiming to have a display most pleasing to the spectator vs the gallery owne...
- Thu 21 Sep, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5425
Re: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
Yes, I understood that from the start as your location being "West Wales".
- Thu 21 Sep, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5425
Re: Morso Blade sharpening (again)
You might find this article from a knife manufacturing company interesting. https://agrussell.com/knife-articles/blade-grinds#:~:text=Along%20the%20flat%20section%20of,blade%20a%20thin%2C%20sharp%20edge. Could your problem be with taking too large of cuts in the wood moulding? You have more precisio...
- Mon 18 Sep, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing vinyl records and record sleeves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13019
Re: Framing vinyl records and record sleeves
Please, no commercial adhesive tapes. My "magic wand" method to attach the album cover is to fold a 2 ply mat in half, that fits into the cover and glue that folded over board to the backing mount board. The cover then can then slid over the unattached "flap" of the board. The re...
- Fri 15 Sep, 2023 5:47 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Wiping dust from photographs
- Replies: 26
- Views: 107004
Re: Wiping dust from photographs
I do not think there is any water in canned air. Just propellent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_duster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_duster
- Wed 13 Sep, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Frame identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8862
Re: Frame identification
That looks like a Mexican ready-made frame from the 70-80's.
- Tue 12 Sep, 2023 12:23 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8604
Re: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
This comment lets me believe that there is no uncovered surface of the art paper.Blueberrys wrote: ↑Mon 11 Sep, 2023 7:24 pm
I wanted to find out if gold slips should directly touch the artwork face.
This type of request is a "sorry, I cannot help you" situation.
- Tue 12 Sep, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8604
Re: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
When slips require being close to or touching artwork, then the recommended tape is the white acid free gummed paper tape. I agree with that comment, MOST if the time. The caveat here is that the slip, fillet, rebate, etc., is that they will be in direct contact with art made with oil pastel. The a...
- Tue 12 Sep, 2023 2:26 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Wiping dust from photographs
- Replies: 26
- Views: 107004
Re: Wiping dust from photographs
My first choice would be compressed air from a compressor or a can.
Before the digital age, negatives were used to produce photo prints. Look into a blower/brush such as the one example below.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... edium.html
Before the digital age, negatives were used to produce photo prints. Look into a blower/brush such as the one example below.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... edium.html
- Tue 12 Sep, 2023 2:16 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8604
Re: Gold Slip / Should it touch the artwork?
Now we all know the rest of the story. Oil pastel on paper without ant glazing is a no-go in my book. Even with a binder of oil or wax, it should be protected from the environment. If you are willing to take on the liability, I would rather use the metal faced tape over the porous 100% cotton board.
- Fri 08 Sep, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Using an underpinner - or not...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26824
Re: Using an underpinner - or not...
i glued my guitar neck which had snapped off at around a 80 degree break with titebond. that was 10 years ago and still as solid as ever. the neck is under huge tension, im sure much more than a mitred frame? Yes, but your project is a "scarf" joint and not a corner mitered joint. Most gl...
- Wed 06 Sep, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Jumbo mount not big enough
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15433
Re: Jumbo mount not big enough
With many materials available up to 2438 (96") there are many possibilities available. The downside is that the color choice will be somewhat limited. painting the board or covering with fabric is another option. 4 ply rag is available up to 2640mm (104"), at least in the US. Fabric can al...
- Wed 06 Sep, 2023 12:28 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Using an underpinner - or not...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26824
Re: Using an underpinner - or not...
What is the reason for the need to "rework" the joining process? My assumption is that the frame corner joints are not holding and thus cracking. What is the "drying time" between the frame joining and the installation of the art? With a background in woodworking, the mitered joi...
- Fri 01 Sep, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Float mounting client complaint
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3152
Re: Float mounting client complaint
Vizability Framing, food for thought.
'The last one with the ball is tagged "it" '. You are the last one with the ball, AKA the customers artwork.
'The last one with the ball is tagged "it" '. You are the last one with the ball, AKA the customers artwork.