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by vintage frames
Sat 23 Dec, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for old chevrons
Replies: 4
Views: 28126

Re: Ideas for old chevrons

There is no kind way to save them and it does seem a shame but other than breaking them open and stringing them along like a sort of picture-rail around your studio, their most effective use is to have them as kindling for the fire.
by vintage frames
Mon 18 Dec, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Morso Mitre handle stuck on 13th tooth arc
Replies: 19
Views: 236444

Re: Morso Mitre handle stuck on 13th tooth arc

Here's my contribution -

The cutting block holding the blades, slides on the two rails shown in this photo.

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Check there's no wood chips or other stuck inside either of those channels.
by vintage frames
Wed 13 Dec, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picture Hanging Service / Art Installers
Replies: 5
Views: 29037

Re: Picture Hanging Service / Art Installers

You could try -
Brick House Fine Art
Messums Wiltshire
Grant Ford Ltd
Devonshire Fine Art
Everett Fine Art

Maybe one of them could do or at least sign-post to someone of might.
by vintage frames
Sun 10 Dec, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Filling grain on obeche
Replies: 8
Views: 71078

Re: Filling grain on obeche

On re-reading your original post, I'm reminded that you want to achieve a black polished finish. Well to get there quickly, you could stain the obeche black with either a water or spirit stain. Then rub in two applications of Black grain filler. You can buy this stuff from a luthier supplies. Fullsc...
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Sat 09 Dec, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Filling grain on obeche
Replies: 8
Views: 71078

Re: Filling grain on obeche

Good point.
But maybe the profile is only available in obeche.
by vintage frames
Sat 09 Dec, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Filling grain on obeche
Replies: 8
Views: 71078

Re: Filling grain on obeche

Of course, you could just use the epoxy wood filler. Just smear it on and spread it out as far as needed. Then when set, use 180 grit to sand back to the timber, then 320 grit to finish up. My original method would give you a woody effect, the epoxy might be a bit plastic like. Gesso will fill up th...
by vintage frames
Sat 09 Dec, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Filling grain on obeche
Replies: 8
Views: 71078

Re: Filling grain on obeche

Yes, obeche grain is pretty horrible. One solution is to rub in some Rustins Grain Filler. Fullscreen capture 09122023 112031 AM.bmp.jpg Rub lots on with a cloth then take as much off again with a cloth. Do it twice when the first coat has dried. It's important to remove as much as possible, across ...
by vintage frames
Fri 01 Dec, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Staining/Finishing
Replies: 8
Views: 60699

Re: Staining/Finishing

Wise advice from Prospero.
The tanins in oak and ash will react with the wire wool to create a dark staining effect.
And of course my advice was to dull back the wax shine with 0000 wire wool.

But I did say gently dull back the shine.
Don't lay into it and you should be fine.
by vintage frames
Thu 30 Nov, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Staining/Finishing
Replies: 8
Views: 60699

Re: Staining/Finishing

i second everything Justintime said. If it was a water-based stain then you would need to have sealed it as the stain would come off even if handled with damp fingers. A quick sealant is to wet a cotton pad with a little shellac and rub it over the wood. It will dry in a couple of minutes. Then you ...
by vintage frames
Sat 25 Nov, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Contemporary hand finishing.
Replies: 10
Views: 92490

Re: Contemporary hand finishing.

It's good to know someone's doing on the Forum.
I agree it would be a little 'anal' perhaps to see it as a primary method of securing the mitres but it certainly adds interest and maybe a way of giving identity to your frames.
And at least they are your frames.
by vintage frames
Fri 24 Nov, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Contemporary hand finishing.
Replies: 10
Views: 92490

Re: Contemporary hand finishing.

Do you get to use splines often, Jeremy?
by vintage frames
Thu 23 Nov, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Contemporary hand finishing.
Replies: 10
Views: 92490

Re: Contemporary hand finishing.

There's a guy in London, Beuys Framing doing splines on his frames.
You can look it up on Instagram.

The framer in America is definitely very talented and spends a lot of time on his frames.
He has created a strong identity for his business.
by vintage frames
Tue 21 Nov, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: How to increase rebate depth
Replies: 12
Views: 79297

Re: How to increase rebate depth

You could just select one of the fillets from Rose & Hollis and glue it to the underside of the moulding you're going to use.
Use some masking tape to hold it in place until the glue (PVA) sets.
by vintage frames
Mon 20 Nov, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: How to increase rebate depth
Replies: 12
Views: 79297

Re: How to increase rebate depth

If this is for one of your own paintings, then I'm sure you'd be able to paint one of Rose & Hollis's plainwood mouldings. There are lots with really deep rebates.
If you're talking to them, ask if they can send you a printed catalogue, as it's much easier to browse it than on-line.
by vintage frames
Fri 17 Nov, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any way to ship a frame with glass?
Replies: 10
Views: 66623

Re: Any way to ship a frame with glass?

I've been sending out framed pictures with glass glazing for many years. For an average 600mm x 600mm glazed frame, this is what I do = Cover the glass in this stuff from Toolstation, so if it does break, the glass is still held in place, Fullscreen capture 17112023 64647 PM.bmp.jpg Next, I make a b...
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Fri 17 Nov, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay
Replies: 12
Views: 68372

Re: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay

Just a question - does the newspaper in the frame you showed, looked wrapped?
Jim Millar's version was to attempt to show a no wrapped effect.
Whether overlaying then with a sheet of acrylic is a better effect becomes another matter.
by vintage frames
Thu 16 Nov, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Removing lacquer
Replies: 5
Views: 22317

Re: Removing lacquer

Just use 0000 wire wool to dull back the sheen.
Go gently at first and then a bit more vigour if you like the result.
by vintage frames
Thu 16 Nov, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay
Replies: 12
Views: 68372

Re: Newspaper - Direct Contact Overlay

I like the 3D effect and admire the clever way the newspaper is cushioned against the acrylic glazing. Even though the author describes the method as cost-effective, I'm not a great fan of having the glazing up against the art. Not worried about the conservation, just the visual appearance. Would it...
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Sun 12 Nov, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: After Hours
Topic: hand mitre saws
Replies: 11
Views: 56552

Re: hand mitre saws

As long as you know that this will only work with bare-wood mouldings which you then paint yourself, then a Nobex saw or others like it will do the job. What you then need to finish the mitres is a 'mitre shooting board' where you use a block plane to shave off the saw marks and finish to a more acc...
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Fri 03 Nov, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Klucel G.
Replies: 6
Views: 23490

Re: Klucel G.

Actually, that's a good idea - mixing methyl cellulose with wheat starch to gel up the paste.
And of course, there's the worry, whether alcohol would have any effect on the paper.

If the paper is antique, then no. On modern papers and inks? Who knows.