The Framers Forum

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Now you are on my wavelength. I assure you it is not a good place to be.

Hi John I actually put that in initially and then edited it out thinking that people would get themselves there (knowing what a bright bunch the forum lot are!!) and if they didn't it would give them food for thought. It was obviously at the expense of a good joke. Well perhaps good is pushing it re...

Thanks for all the jokes. What a chuckle, just the distraction I needed rather than going to tackle a tricky job. But i can put it off no more. but before I go...... Two fish swimming around. One says to the other "Do you know how to drive this thing?" sorry not up to the standard of the p...

I am radio 4 or 2 depending on my mood and a good audio book on my ipod while walking the dog. Totally addicted to my radio and ipod and couldn't manage with out them, how sad am I.

I have subscribed to it and am now on my third edition. Lots of ideas and tips in it, I find it really useful and great value, like you say nothing to loose at that price. You do need to be patient though as there is a time delay in paying and receiving your first copy, and you hear nothing after yo...

Hello Milli, I would like to buy the keencut table and can pay and collect as early as this saturday morning if you want it off your hands quickly. I am not at work or home until tommorow evening but drop me an email ( I will pick up my email before 9am but not again until 6pm) and I can send you my...

Don't know if they are the best place to go but at the spring fair Selwyn had a good stand with all sorts of display options. They looked really well made, not sure about cost as we didn't get into the detail.
Try www.selwyns.com
michelle

I am that very enthusiastic framer that Sarah was talking about, and it was such a relief to have passed the test although there was a moment of tension. ':?' Does this mean that I can now legitimately order sime JGF items ( I am itching to get a tote bag) and wear them with pride? Thanks Sarah for ...

Thanks everyone for your valuble advice. I thought I was asking a silly question assuming that such things shouldn't really be needed at all, and that it was my poor work that was to blame. Having high standards has resulted in me re making many a frame over the last year when I think actually I cou...

Can anyone recomend the best filler ( wax/cream, which brand?) to cover up those minor gaps? I am not sure which brand is considered the best although I do appreciate that the key is not to need them in the first place.
Can anyone help
Thanks

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I clearly need to think about changing my mountboard ( colourmount ) as they just don't have the range of colour options in CG. Part of my problem is that I don't have the quantity of framing as you guys and my supplier will deliver weekly at low cost and supply s...

I have a customer that wants a black second mount on her cross stitch. All other materials are of conservation standard, is it acceptable practice to line the mount (and would it make a difference, if so with what?) to prevent it having direct contact with the material. I know that the ideal answre ...

I have blocked mounted some photos for myself onto 6mm mdf, using the Hot press (laminated also) . How long can I expect them to last, and what is it that makes them bow? at this moment in time I can't imagine them going anywhere but I have only had them made a couple of months.
thanks M

thanks, you have been most hlepful and I am actually very pleased with the result. Lets hope the customer agrees. I went for an adaption to a cd holder ( just the inner clear bit so none of it is visable) and therefore a floating effect with double mounts etc.. thanks once again for your help. Miche...

I have tried a search but can't find any tips or methods for framing CD' s. Is anyone able to talk me through the best way of framing a CD and signed booklet that comes with it. Or point me in the direction of a suitable link.
many thanks
Michelle

I'm not in the same league as you lot as I work from a workshop at home. I bet not many people have to have a rule of No dogs allowed or no children - my double sided tape has a horrible habbit of disapearing.
michelle

Have just found the answre to my question on another thread about acrylic.I am getting samples etc sent so no need to get back to me on this one, unless you have pearls of wisdom on how to avoid the the pitfalls when using the stuff. ( I'll be getting others to cut it to size)
thanks again
Michelle

Thanks every one for taking the time, you have given me a lot of food for thought and plenty to share with my customer. It does my confidence the world of good to know that it is actually a tricky one with no set answres and not just my lack of experience ( relativly new framer compared to you lot),...

Help needed if you have time please. I have someone who wants some ( 4 at the moment) old, and sentimental posters framing, not a problem other than the fact that they need to be framed in a way that means the process can be reversed if needed.They are also to be hung on a Pitch ceiling so have the ...

Thanks Markw I have re-set the blades twice with no obviouse signs of dirt etc. The blades are brand new and cutting really smoothly and cleanly. I did move the fences in order to get easy access to the blades and have spent time and effort getting them accurately back, I read earlier on this post t...