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by Benhen
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: (Mitred) Joints!
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: (Mitred) Joints!

I also wondered if the rabbits have developed tougher skins since HS2 got the go ahead through their beloved Downs..... it seems somewhat too strong at 11:1
by Benhen
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 1:38 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: (Mitred) Joints!
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: (Mitred) Joints!

Good point re. damp shed. One loose link and pop, there's that crack.
by Benhen
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: (Mitred) Joints!
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

(Mitred) Joints!

Can anyone advise? At the end of the day, well, 20 years of days, is the mitred spline as strong as the traditional cross-keyed sliding dovetail joint? I read the previous thread on the Forum with great interest. I have frames made by two leading framers (Martin Turner and Giaccherini). The frames h...
by Benhen
Thu 13 Oct, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

Must say, that link from Richard to the American demonstrating his method is superb. Such a pity that the big UK university art schools didn't offer a module on framing. At the least it would have helped artists to appreciate the intricacies of the framer's craft.
by Benhen
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

Thanks, Richard. Worth waiting for.
by Benhen
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

Robo, it is presented impeccably. I wonder how you would frame a 30 million pound Giaccometti.
by Benhen
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

Here's another amazing example, the sheer intricacy.
by Benhen
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

Having written that, it has blown (plasters' expression, Robo :o) a little in one area, but hopefully the area is slightly behind where the painting will be.
by Benhen
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

My main concern as I only have one piece of jute (hope that is the right term for it), and I'm located the other side of the Styx, is/was whether to stick it down, and with what...... In the absence of any recommendations I bit the proverbial bullet and went for a weak rsg solution (9:1) in the hope...
by Benhen
Wed 05 Oct, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Re: Canvas slips and backing boards.

For example, gentlemen, any advice, possible pitfalls -- cautionary tales?
by Benhen
Wed 05 Oct, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Canvas slips and backing boards.
Replies: 29
Views: 13244

Canvas slips and backing boards.

Do any of the generous members have any wise words on the subject, caveats, anything?
Much appreciated,
Ben
by Benhen
Wed 28 Sep, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Bole - gold combo
Replies: 21
Views: 10311

Re: Bole - gold combo

You mentioned using pale blue bole. I add it to the Paynes Grey bole from Robersons and it gives a slightly deeper tone which looks good under worn burnishes. But I still like the dusty colour simply left under matt slips. The deep red bole colours can look a bit aggressive under worn gold. Whatever...
by Benhen
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardwood mouldings
Replies: 4
Views: 4633

Re: Hardwood mouldings

Thanks Prospero.
Found this sweet bit of cherry at Simonart, which I want to stack up next to a decent sized cushion which I will white gild over black. Love cherry, so a hundred foot of a good profile would be delicious.
by Benhen
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardwood mouldings
Replies: 4
Views: 4633

Re: Hardwood mouldings

Great advice, thanks. Sam at Rose & Hollis seemed very helpful when I called earlier. Though sadly the profile I wanted for that job wasn't to be had from them.
by Benhen
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Who stocks these?
Replies: 13
Views: 7509

Re: Who stocks these?

Just called that number.... They no longer do hardwood mouldings.
by Benhen
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardwood mouldings
Replies: 4
Views: 4633

Hardwood mouldings

Who has the best range for hardwood? (Cheery cherry mostly)
Apologies, if it has already been discussed.
by Benhen
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebates
Replies: 10
Views: 8631

Re: Rebates

Like fitting a V8 engine in a mini metro. Thanks for the cautionary reminders re. engineering, Robo. Not sure which looks worse, a frame hovering off the wall, hanging on the stretcher like an ill-fitting hat, or some unsightly bulge on a skinny profile ;-) Unfortunately time is of the essence as I ...
by Benhen
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebates
Replies: 10
Views: 8631

Re: Rebates

Thanks, Geospectrum. No luck with them. When I was in London last I went to Simonart... The nice lady shrugged knowingly when I moaned about them not having anything.
by Benhen
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stretching a canvas
Replies: 2
Views: 3078

Re: Stretching a canvas

If it was oil on canvas a little gentle misting with water makes the canvas more supple. But heaven knows what new fangled chemistry is at work with what you have to deal with.
by Benhen
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebates
Replies: 10
Views: 8631

Re: Rebates

Plain wood, that is.