The Framers Forum

JonnyHad2Morsos

For your perusement - We have a nice pre-framed print in our bathtoom for the last 5 Years Glass - Mount (no undermount) - MDF backing - S/A Backing Tape - no bumpers. When we got it I thought about going to reframe it using a belt and braces approach, but decided to wait and see out of interess how...

I always tape - In the begining it was slow, Now Ive done so many that it I can do it in my sleep

Hi Phil What you can do is seal the sandwich (glass-mount-backing board) by taping it up with something like P90 Tape. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/absoluteframing/DSCF0309.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j173/absoluteframing/DSCF0310.jpg Also you can laminate the back of backing boa...

Roboframer wrote:maybe in 6 years when we catch up with the US......

I personally am at least 6 Hours ahead of all framers in the US

Hi Steve,

If you wana pop int my workshop I'll show you a few different techniques.
Probably the easiest would be Archival Gummed Paper T-Hinges.
Ill run through some practical options in both techniques and materials with you.

When I met Rosie the former MD of the Guild at a FATG Irish Branch meeting in Galway a few years ago, I asked about special Credit Card Terminal Rates and Golden Pages advertising discounts for Irish members. I was told that if I wished to organise it myself for the members in Ireland, I would be al...

Hi, How I work it is to have the prices for different finishes programed into the moulding table of my EstLite pricing Programme. Price is based on approx €2.50 per M per Coat + VAT So Lime & Wax is €5 per M Painted Finish (3 Everest paint + 1 Wax or Varvish) is €10 per M Custom Handfinish (5 Ev...

Yes G. Would be very interested in watching as i cant make the trip over.

RSA is over here too

Head office - Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16


http://www.rsagroup.ie/aboutus/RSAIreland.html

Hi, That price seems about right. My recommendation would be to go to your local Insurance Broker and get them to do the legwork for you. This type of policy, especially if combined with a home policy on the same site can be a little tricky. There is also a policy Aviva do - "Trademark Policy&q...

Hi Nora,

I think both AMD & Glenwood Mouldings offer a sharpening service.

AMD 01 4010130

Glenwood 01 2011678

Stephen

Hi.

I use double sided embroidery tape to fit foam slips.

I love estlite.

You really nead to do a lot of work with any programme to tweek it for your business.

Estlite offer a free trial which you should try http://estlite.scenes.biz/download.php

Yep Adam, They get a frame. They were all one sided maps though.

To be honest I hate doing these jobs as they are a PITA, however if they pay I make.

Would be interested to here how you get on with Steve from Hotpress.

Hi GS, You raise an interesting topic. I feel a true "Green" framing model would be to recycle old frames, however I dont think it would be a good business model. The production of most Mounts and Backing boards is a highly industrial process. Even "cotton" mounts involve cleanin...

FYI - All the laminited maps I have done have gone out un-glazed

Hi Bagpus, I've done this before. Its a 2 person job (at least it should be) First sand the back of the laminate with sandpaper to roughen the surface. I used 9mm MDF - Sand or lightly score MDF - Prime it first with 20% Water and 80% PVA - Left to dry - Then apply PVA with a roller - Place Map on w...

I still remember the day I had to go into the hardware and ask for a "rubber mallet"

I use a large 24" metal 90 Degree Ruler, and also double check by measuring the 2 diagonals as mentioned by Mitertight

Hi,

I've used Renaissance mouldings before and found the bars to be of good quality and accurate.
Was a large size and they came with suitable braces and wedges.

Regards,

Stephen