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- Tue 23 Feb, 2016 1:48 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3417
Re: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
A layer of woollen felt could be used for padding and friction which would constitute a 'protein' base similar conservation level to unbuffered mountboard, and of course the whole thing will be moth heaven!
- Tue 23 Feb, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3417
Re: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
Applying, or appliqueing, the silk scarf to the already stretched base means that the fabric is not put under great tension. My customer asked for padding. A feature or risk with silk is that a sharp needle could pierce a thread and then applying tension could cause a ladder or run. A fine ballpoint...
- Mon 22 Feb, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3417
Re: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
Using padding makes the stitching a little easier as it's not stitching onto a flat surface.
- Mon 22 Feb, 2016 1:59 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3417
Re: Framing a Large Silk Scarf
I did one recently, batting, or quilting, covered with an inexpensive lining fabric, these were stretched/ wrapped over mountboard, glued on the back, scarf stitched around the edge, using silk thread, through the hem on the scarf to the lining fabric, which provides friction so it did not need stit...
- Fri 12 Feb, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restorers in Cambridge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3053
Re: Restorers in Cambridge
ICON.org.uk institute of conservation has a register which you can search for type of restoration expert required and in which geographical location.
- Wed 03 Feb, 2016 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bespoke or Custom?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1822
Re: Bespoke or Custom?
I've always been entirely happy with bespoke, but didn't feel it was a widely understood description in general public use, and now seems to be being misused in USA. I think custom is an excellent alternative.
- Thu 28 Jan, 2016 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WCAF 2016 - Another Great conference
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3431
Re: WCAF 2016 - Another Great conference
Many thanks for taking the time to write that really interesting article. Very useful.
- Mon 25 Jan, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Making a coaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4531
Re: Making a coaster
I make lace and wouldn't flatten and squash it between two bits or acrylic or glass, but I know ladies who churn out lace and need to have it 'presented' at a reasonable p rice so they can give it as gifts. You can advise but it's their decision.
- Tue 19 Jan, 2016 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bottom weighted mounts...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12099
Re: Bottom weighted mounts...
As a bespoke picture framer, I'm used to and expect to have 'extra work' and essentially just about everything that comes through my door is different, everything gets assessed on its individuality. That's a very interesting observation about the impact of a big block of foreground. But I would stil...
- Tue 19 Jan, 2016 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bottom weighted mounts...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12099
Re: Bottom weighted mounts...
99% of the jobs I bottom weight, not a lot, maybe only 10 % extra, mounts look narrower at the bottom otherwise,
- Fri 08 Jan, 2016 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cutting glass on the Keencut 5000
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14525
Re: Cutting glass on the Keencut 5000
I score and cut glass by hand but the principles are the same, my two pennyworth is: don't forget glass cutting and snapping goes wrong and is affected by the cold.
- Wed 23 Dec, 2015 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13896
Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL
Merry Christmas to all and many thanks for all the useful and interesting tips, and especially for the honesty, it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who has silly problems! Caro
- Tue 22 Dec, 2015 8:24 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: rebate problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5027
Re: rebate problem
How much do you need ? Whats your backing board made of, If it's Mdf you could shave some indents out with a blade at the position of the brands, or I f it's artback/corricor squash it down a bit? Or use some benditabs bend them up then d own. Failing that glue some thin strips of wood to the back o...
- Wed 16 Dec, 2015 8:59 am
- Forum: Business Matters
- Topic: Buying a framing business
- Replies: 50
- Views: 41502
Re: Buying a framing business
No, I set up from scratch, what's your angle? Writing a book, looking for one to buy, selling ?
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- Tue 15 Dec, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Dibond mounting, Hotpress or Jetmounter?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Dibond mounting, Hotpress or Jetmounter?
I thought silicon release was to stop glue getting on the glass or diaphragm.
- Mon 14 Dec, 2015 9:08 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Dibond mounting, Hotpress or Jetmounter?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16709
Re: Dibond mounting, Hotpress or Jetmounter?
Hi Chris I will be interested to hear what others say, but my initial thought is that the Orange peel effect is via vacuum/suction and the structure of the board, reducing pressure may help, and a more 'open' porous surface paper, which I guess smooth shiney papers do not have. Not sure what effect ...
- Fri 11 Dec, 2015 9:05 pm
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Jammed pin in cassese CS85
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3113
Re: Jammed pin in cassese CS85
If y o u don't have an instruction manual you can probably download a copy from casesses website, I had a jammed nail last week (casesse 1) and it was very easy to remove the block once I had the instructions.
- Thu 10 Dec, 2015 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rabbit Skin Glue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5773
Re: Rabbit Skin Glue
colour, ear length and angle being crucial to overall quality, not to mention age and length of fur ?
- Sun 06 Dec, 2015 9:28 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: Framing a 'lop sided' block canvas
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6513
Re: Framing a 'lop sided' block canvas
How is it fixed to the block? Is the actual artwork image square? My feeling would be to try to work with the existing artwork and fill in with something in t h e out of square parts. Could you post a picture?
- Thu 03 Dec, 2015 9:10 am
- Forum: Help!
- Topic: How to unroll a print
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4356
Re: How to unroll a print
Adding to previous post, have a sheet of tissue that you can lay on top as you unravel, doesn't hurt to wear cotton gloves too, have strip offcutsof mount board the width of the print to help flatten as you go, which you might want to put weights on, use a tube which is wider than the print and pret...