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by Trillian
Tue 13 May, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Moving abroad sale!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Re: Moving abroad sale!!!!

:Slap: How could I forget the three pints?
by Trillian
Mon 12 May, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Moving abroad sale!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2363

Re: Moving abroad sale!!!!

Good luck in Nova Scotia. Not quite at the end of the universe, but don't forget your towel and a packet of peanuts! And most importantly of all, DON'T PANIC!!!
by Trillian
Mon 12 May, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Phil in Dallas TX
Replies: 5
Views: 4459

Re: Hello from Phil in Dallas TX

Hi Phil, welcome to the forum. I've just taken a look at your website...WOW! Great work. :clap:
by Trillian
Tue 29 Apr, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: stupid question possibly
Replies: 12
Views: 2904

Re: stupid question possibly

Hello! I've not used Econospace spacers, as I prefer to use either mountboard strips or a wood spacer. Looking at the blurb on Lion's website, the Econospace doobries come in either clear, white or black, to a depth of 1.5mm to 9.5mm. So, yes you will see them if you look sideways into the frame, bu...
by Trillian
Sun 20 Apr, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for the hand finishers...
Replies: 7
Views: 2249

Re: A question for the hand finishers...

Turner Prize here we come!
by Trillian
Sat 19 Apr, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: A finish for the more experienced framer.
Replies: 18
Views: 26806

Re: A finish for the more experienced framer.

:Slap: :lol: :clap:

Oh, and well done to Prospero and Geoff on your spooky finishes.
by Trillian
Sat 19 Apr, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for the hand finishers...
Replies: 7
Views: 2249

Re: A question for the hand finishers...

Thanks peeps, that's all food for thought. I'm thinking maybe of somehow partitioning off one section to create a sanding area, but I like the idea of incorporating Geoff's suggestion of creating a table with a raised edge to create an area for the sawdust to fall into. I will also consider working ...
by Trillian
Fri 18 Apr, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for the hand finishers...
Replies: 7
Views: 2249

A question for the hand finishers...

I'm just wondering how much mess you make? :shock: No, I'm not being rude, but I'm just thinking about what I may have to consider in planning the new workshop. In my last workshop (read garage!), I didn't do a lot of hand finishing, so it wasn't too much of an issue, but with the new set-up I would...
by Trillian
Sun 13 Apr, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Screen print on silk
Replies: 9
Views: 2618

Re: Screen print on silk

Thanks for the extra info Pramsay, I'll add that to the memory banks, in case I ever need to frame a silk.
by Trillian
Sun 13 Apr, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Screen print on silk
Replies: 9
Views: 2618

Re: Screen print on silk

That looks great Pramsay, seems to have worked really well. I like the idea of sewing the whole piece to a cotton backing, was the backing larger than the silk, or the same size? Also, did you take the wadding and hem up to the edge of the fabrics, or allow a a few inches to do the stretching?
by Trillian
Wed 09 Apr, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: closed corner contemporary frame in schlagg leaf
Replies: 3
Views: 3713

Re: closed corner contemporary frame in schlagg leaf

Very nice. Thank you for posting another inspirational example of your work.

:D :clap: :D
by Trillian
Sun 06 Apr, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Looking for "aged white" cartridge paper
Replies: 16
Views: 3734

Re: Looking for "aged white" cartridge paper

Now you've started something... I'm supposed to be getting the casserole on, and I've got all distracted looking at my favourite thing...paper! :D I possibly haven't found anything that would suit your needs, but I've found lots of deliciousness to add to my collection of...you guessed it, paper! Ho...
by Trillian
Sun 06 Apr, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Looking for "aged white" cartridge paper
Replies: 16
Views: 3734

Re: Looking for "aged white" cartridge paper

Hi Mark Not sure if this is what you are after: Canson paper pack If not, it maybe worth having a look at what else Great Art offers in the way of paper sheets and sketch pads. If you are after larger sheets, or something more 'handmade', I seem to to remember that there were a number of paper mills...
by Trillian
Wed 26 Mar, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framing Pastel artwork
Replies: 15
Views: 6201

Re: Framing Pastel artwork

Hi Shad Yes, the under mount is in addition to the backing board. Normally, the under mount is the bit that the picture is hinged to. The top mount(s) also hinges to the under mount, usually along the longest side (i.e. left hand edge for portrait, top edge for landscape). This makes a complete, und...
by Trillian
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Print browser help?
Replies: 7
Views: 2579

Re: Print browser help?

Hi Pramsay Have you tried Seawhite of Brighton? Along with a variety of art materials, they sell print display stands and plastic sleeves, primarily for schools and colleges, but also for retailers. [Seawhite] They do have a minimum order, but you maybe able to combine this with a few other bits for...
by Trillian
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framing Pastel artwork
Replies: 15
Views: 6201

Re: Framing Pastel artwork

I agree with prospero, keep it away from the glass. Avoid using acrylic glazing, as the static charge can cause havoc with the pastel particles. Even with superior quality paper, you might like to consider creating a space between the drawing and the top mount. This means that any dust that does fal...
by Trillian
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Avitar
Replies: 3
Views: 1852

Re: Avitar

I like your new avatar, Pramsay :clap:
by Trillian
Sun 23 Mar, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Avitar
Replies: 3
Views: 1852

Re: Avitar

The picture that you wish to use for your avatar must be located on another website, e.g. Photobucket, or your own website. You cannot simply upload an image from your own computer direct to The Framers Forum. Once you have located the image that you wish to use, right click on the image, and click ...
by Trillian
Mon 17 Mar, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Off white?
Replies: 38
Views: 34764

Re: Off white?

A peploe mount:

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A French mount:

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A French bound mount:

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by Trillian
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Design Rules OK?
Replies: 38
Views: 12157

Re: Design Rules OK?

Can't say that I've noticed that as the norm here, perhaps it's just a renegade framer who's had a few too many lunchtime drinkies :giggle: