The Framers Forum

Hi,

I would be extreemly interested in buying your ultimat 48'' if you are prepared to sell items seperately? Can you e-mail me price etc ? Many thanks

Daisy

Hi,

I would also be interested in the heat- press so if it is not the right one for Steve then e-mail me the details etc and I'll get back to you.

Regards
Daisy

Hi Mog, Thats a fantastic idea, I think you should soon be extreemly busy. E-mail me your details with hourly rates etc. I'm not far from Edinburgh but have really busy periods, but not busy enough or (earning enough) to employ someone even part-time. Contract work for most small framers would be id...

Thank you all so much for replying, as always, so quickly. I think I will have to give this one a little more thought. If I do start asking for a deposit I think Jim's polite way of asking is the way I would go. It it clear, to the point and very polite. It also gives the customer a choice. It is re...

Can I ask a question? Does anyone out there with an established framing business ever take a deposit when a customer leaves something to be framed. This months cash flow has been particularly bad (lots of work, framing like mad but people have been very slow over the last two months in picking work ...

Hi Bagpuss,

I use this method to fill even a hairline gap in bare wood frames. Sounds like you have already fixed the frame so make sure you mix the saw dust with lots of pva glue as the mixture dries darker than ash if too much sawdust used, and could end up looking worse than before.
Daisy

Emeraldart,

That really is a beautiful job. Bet the customer was thrilled. I have been following this threat with great interest as am also in process of framing 3 large canvases. Do you mind me asking what moulding you used for the frame?

Regards Daisy

Hi Robo,

Can you tell me how your outer frame / slip over frame stays attached (besides excellent mitering that is!).
Daisy.

Hi , Lion (tel:0121 7731230) sell Height Extenders which will work on any Morso F. Catalogue no:6143 £79.95 a set. Or if your budget doesn't stretch to this I have in the past cut little strips of mount board in the shape of my morso rebate support and built them up to the required height using doub...

Hi all, Thought I would fill you in on this glass situation..... Finally got it sorted. The etching would and could not be removed. My supplies supplier finally put their hands up and admitted that they had supplied the wrong glass. They had supplied it for external use and not picture framing. The ...

Thank you all for your wonderful and very helpful comments. I do agree with keeping a very clean and smart premises, I hate to see dirty shelves and dust in any shop. I do think that for the moment converting the garage is the best option for me just now. A shop of any description will increase my i...

I also used the hanger system from Lion to frame a long sleved top. Lots of frills and creases to cater for. It would have looked terrible flattened and with this system I think I only used about 20 tags. I also used lion extra deep rebate bare wood with matching slip and stained both the colour I w...

I am in the process of planning to open 'a very small shop'. I wish it could be bigger but am doing this in stages. I have worked from home for some years and now converting the garage into a shop (we are just off the high street with planning permission). Maybe in 5 years I'll move to the high stre...

Hi,

Thank you for your prompt reply's.

It is etched on and I got the glass from a picture framing suppliers so can only assume their suppliers knew what it was for...Will speak to them in the morning and hope for a quick replacement.

Daisy

I have just received an order I placed with one of my suppliers for re-inforced glass. I had pre-cut the frame and slip so that it could be cut to exact size. It measures 145cm x 34cm. The needlework that is to go in the frame is all ready to go but heres the problem....... The glass manufacturer ha...

Just realised that you are in Glasgow.... You probably know Holroyds already.... Handy for you if I'm right.

Daisy

Hi there, I am almost certain you can get this from F.W.Holroyd in Glasgow. Call them on 01417661030. Ask for Stephen Fleming (store manager). Really helpful staff. Next day delivery as standard. Its not in their catalogue but was launched as one of their new mouldings at their last open day. I pick...

Hi there, Lion PFS do 'Frame Transit boxes' cat no:6233, 6234 and 6235. Small ones £8:80 a pr and Large £20.55 a pr. Your framer friend should have a catalogue or look at their site www.lionpic.co.uk I haven't used them myself but someone else on this forum may have. I'll be also interested to hear ...

Hi Bagpuss, I have read this posting with great interest. I also work from home, and have a little studio/ workshop attached to the house and cut frames, glass etc in the garage. When I first started someone from the council came round, on my request, and said that all was fine as both rooms were be...

Wow, thats really lovely. Thank you so much for advice and picture. Wish there were more photo's posted as always inspirational. Customer should be in this week. Will keep you posted.

Huge thanks yet again to everyone.

Daisy