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by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

God save the cream.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pearlescent powder
Replies: 1
Views: 1670

Pearlescent powder

Pearlescent Powder from Handover.
Was thinking of getting me some to mix into paint for a subtle effect on some of the cords of a hand coloured and gilded frame. Any thoughts on the stuff, anyone?
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for oils
Replies: 39
Views: 17347

Re: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for o

Have any of you wise hands ever tried adding a very subtle touch of pearl essence to the paint in one of the cords? Just wondering....
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for oils
Replies: 39
Views: 17347

Re: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for o

Couldn't agree more, just the right amount of gloss is hard thing to attain.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for oils
Replies: 39
Views: 17347

Re: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for o

Nagg, Ebonised is what you see on all those Dutch still lives. That's why I thought it could make the colours stand out. A journey for another day. Compliments to the painter too.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

Bet that made a beautiful frame, Prospero.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

Too many ripples for me, but awesome piece of carpentry.
Pm sent, Tim..... Fingers crossed.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

Hi Mark, thanks for the thoughts. I shall be building up the frame, which will then give me the rebate. The whole item will come out at about 75 mil in depth which is, I'm thinking, beyond the capability of most timber available to mill.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

Thanks, Prospero. You have a good eye for shape. Problem I'm having with the available bare woods are they are either too ornate, or too shallow in contour for my purposes.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

For clarity, must be barewood. Thanks.
by Benhen
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Re: Moulding

O Roboframer, I'll take it with or without a rebate --- show me the one in the catalogue, pleeease.
In grateful anticipation....
by Benhen
Mon 11 Jan, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbit Skin Glue
Replies: 11
Views: 5678

Re: Rabbit Skin Glue

Aren't you talking about rabbits, Caro?
Never, ever, let it boil!
by Benhen
Mon 11 Jan, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moulding
Replies: 17
Views: 12817

Moulding

I've asked Norfolk Mouldings to quote for this, but if it was available off the peg it would be better. Any knowledge for something very similar? It makes an excellent frame.
by Benhen
Mon 11 Jan, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for oils
Replies: 39
Views: 17347

Re: Novice advice needed: hand finishing wooden frames for o

Very nice.
I am a newbie too.
See what you mean about the corners --- blasted corners. More layers more sanding.
On a taste issue, I'm not usually mad on white and white slips. But that's personal.
How would it look in ebonised -- quite dramatic probably.
Best wishes.