The Framers Forum

To return to the original thread regarding photographs and unbuffered mountboard for a moment. As we are aware Cotton Museum Board is made from 100% cotton fibre and the unbuffered board is especially made for mounting certain types of photographs. It would appear that these photographs are particul...

The first method I always consider when supporting cross stitch is to lace, as already mentioned it is very easy and once you becoming accustomed to lacing it is quick. However, pins and foamboard is just as good and in some cases can be just as quick as lacing. Which ever method one uses it is easy...

A couple of weeks ago a lady, for whom I had framed a item of crewel work in a firescreen, phoned in a panic saying that she had cleaned out the fire, re-laid it, replaced the firescreen then gone to do some gardening. Problem was that she had left a couple of embers in the fire which had relit and ...

I tend only to use gummed tape for the reasons given earlier. However, I wet the tape using a paint brush that I also use when applying PVA for mitre joints etc consequently there is always a small amount of PVA diluted in the water. Helps the tape adhere to the moulding and backboard.

If you don't wish to travel to London to view a Valiani the Valiani Support Group have a demonstration Unit in Lincoln with MatPro-ix CMC and a Supreme-iS. For further details please contact valianisg.uk@btinternet.com or phone 01673860249.

Mal Reynolds

After giving seminars either at Lion events or the Spring Fair I always load the power point slide shows on my web-site under articles. If you don't have power-point then you will have to download a power point player. Web-site www.harlequin-frames.co.uk The Spring Fair seminars have normally been a...

Could you not cut a mount to cover the staples?

As Prospero mentions you could have supported the fabric by using stretcher bars or alternatively laced the item onto the board. There are many ways of supporting fabrics without resorting to staples.

Mal Reynolds

Hi John I also picked up the booklet written by John Palmer form the Wessex stand - it is excellent. I was particularly impressed by the framed pictures on their stand and particularly that showing the ArtGlassARUV and speaking with John he highly recommended this glass. One might say that he would ...

I understand that the green ECO board was made from the waste board remaining after Conservation by Design had made their conservation/museum quality boxes. The reason it was coloured green was to distinguish it from other boards, I agree with the comments made that it was a superb board.

I use Arqadia's range of conservation backing boards. Just recently I had a request to cut two pieces of 2.2mm backing board stick them together to form a 4.4mm deep bevelled mount. Tried it but what a fad then decided to stick them together first and cut the both in one go, once I had made minor ad...

I have an old ex-RAF Ops room 10 draw plan chest that I managed to find before leaving the Service and combine this with Arqadia's Visifiles of varying sizes.

Mal Reynolds

A reference book I keep close to hand is the "Medal Yearbook" which gives an explanation and description of each medal awarded to UK Forces. It is split into decorations ie. VC; campaign medals i.e.1914-15 Star etc; long and meritorious medals i.e. Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal 184...

I agree with Keith's comments anyone who might be considering purchasing a second hand CMC should pay close attention to the advice given by Jared.

You raise a number of interesting issues with regards to the benefits of having the GCF Qualification which I am sure will generate a number of responses both beneficial and not. From my perspective the GCF Qualification has been instrumental in establishing a successful framing business and perhaps...

Hey Mark - I occassionally wave a magic wand but not often!!!

Mal

At the Spring Fair there was some questions regarding the cutting of Arqadia's thick board. Recently I have been cutting 3.5mm Arqadia board with ease. I have attached an example cut showing the Valiani name in Italian colours, my machine is a Supreme but the Mat Pro will produce just as good result...

Hi Billy I recently gave a seminar at the Spring Fair called ''Whats Inside'' this included some work I did on float mounting and the hinges used; the power-point presentation is on my web site www.harlequin-frames.co.uk under the tab, articles. I am not sure of the weight of the board but you might...

I have a similar problem, a customer has brought a giclee on canvas and wants a similar framing job as seen in the shop but there is insufficient borders to get the same effect using standard method with stretcher bars. We have agreed that I will attempt to treat the canvas as artwork on paper with ...

The workshop and seminar programme for next years Spring Fair has been published and Vivian Kistler is scheduled to make give three seminars as follows: Mon 8th Feb, 1230 - Double sided framing, including 3D objects. Tuesday 9th Feb, 1230 - As Above. Wed 10th Feb, 1115 - Framing Collectables + 14 wa...

Hi Adam When I first looked at insurance for the same sort of operation as yourself I was shocked at the prices quoted to me. I went to a local insurance broker and expalied what I required and got insurance for around £300 and this covers my requirements. The insurance is through AVIVA and the brok...