To wrap or not to wrap
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To wrap or not to wrap
Was wondering what other framers did? I normally use handiwrap around the edges, but i tend to wait until the customer comes to see the finished frame, then do it.
That is fine, but i have just finished 35 hand finished frames for a customer who left me to choose how to frame his stuff. I want him to be happy with finish, but don't want to be then wrapping 35 while he waits.
Thanks
Nick
That is fine, but i have just finished 35 hand finished frames for a customer who left me to choose how to frame his stuff. I want him to be happy with finish, but don't want to be then wrapping 35 while he waits.
Thanks
Nick
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
I wrap it when I finish.
When they turn up I peel back an edge and let them inspect the finish.
When they turn up I peel back an edge and let them inspect the finish.
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I wrap it when I finish.
When they turn up I peel back an edge and let them inspect the finish.
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Hit "submit" too early, should have said I do same
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
Likewise - with Simons multi-adjustable cardboard corners and handywrap.
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I always like to let the customer see the framed piece before they part with the cash. If they are coning to collect presently
then I put the frame on an easel so it is in pride of place as they walk in. If it's going to be collected straightaway then I
bubblewrap it to keep it clean, but just tack the bubblewrap with a few tabs of masking tape so it can be undone in seconds.
then I put the frame on an easel so it is in pride of place as they walk in. If it's going to be collected straightaway then I
bubblewrap it to keep it clean, but just tack the bubblewrap with a few tabs of masking tape so it can be undone in seconds.
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cling wrap is only good for holding the corners on, it offers no protection to the frame what so ever, we Bubble wrap frames, with just a couple of bit of masking tape, quick to unwrap to show the customer, then wrap up proper once they have seen it. But I'm considering not using bubble wrap at all, trying to go eco-friendly with our plastic use, will only bubble wrap if a customer ask us to. Might use cardboard corners hel on with masking tape at the back, not really sure about that yet
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
We store finished frames in a custom made rack with 75 “bays” with felt on the floor of each bay. When the customer has seen the result we bubble wrap and use foam corners if necessary.
When we do a large job like the original poster (assuming all the frames are the same finish) we’d wrap 34 of them and leave one to show the customer , and then wrap that while the customer waits.
When we do a large job like the original poster (assuming all the frames are the same finish) we’d wrap 34 of them and leave one to show the customer , and then wrap that while the customer waits.
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
This is what I do, and I'd like to cut down on bubble wrap too but I haven't yet thought of anything else to use that offers the same amount of all-round protection.Steve N wrote:we Bubble wrap frames, with just a couple of bit of masking tape, quick to unwrap to show the customer, then wrap up proper once they have seen it. But I'm considering not using bubble wrap at all, trying to go eco-friendly with our plastic use...
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I mostly use corrugated paper now. I find it versatile and you can completely wrap a frame or just make corners and it makes good brown composting material if cut up into small pieces. I do however use it with handy-wrap which ain't so enviromently friendly
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
When I had a shop all completed frames were wrapped in brown paper. We had one of those massive rolls on a hanger with a bar that trimmed lengths off as required. In those days I loved to see a huge pile of completed work..
We also lightly taped and showed the customer the finished frame, front and back.
These days because I see customers mainly by appointment I do as prospero, and the finished frame sits on an easel for the customer to see, it seems to always have a wow factor . I then wrap with recycled corrugated or paper if I have it and if not bubble wrap.
Most of the work lately has been on the large side so when the customer is told the frame is ready for collection I suggest they bring a blanket/dust sheet with them. That idea is one of the many useful tips gleaned from this excellent forum.
I still make sure they see the back
Peter
We also lightly taped and showed the customer the finished frame, front and back.
These days because I see customers mainly by appointment I do as prospero, and the finished frame sits on an easel for the customer to see, it seems to always have a wow factor . I then wrap with recycled corrugated or paper if I have it and if not bubble wrap.
Most of the work lately has been on the large side so when the customer is told the frame is ready for collection I suggest they bring a blanket/dust sheet with them. That idea is one of the many useful tips gleaned from this excellent forum.
I still make sure they see the back
Peter
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I've looking at my options for my new shop and since I already have a massive roll of brown paper, I'm quite attracted to Pete's brown paper idea. I think it has something of a touch of class about it, you know time honoured quality, craftsmanship and all that. I think it might just just you noticed too. You know something Pete, I fancy going for this.
I could even use my gummed paper tape machine and stick a nice label on it too.
I could even use my gummed paper tape machine and stick a nice label on it too.
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Well I've been thinking about this, and going down the brown paper rout, and to use the paper mountcard bags as well, have been using the paper from the glass as well to wrap up bundles mounts
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Re: To wrap or not to wrap
Thanks for all your replies. Like prospero, i like the customer to see the finished frame on an easel.
However, there are lots of useful suggestions so will have a think
Nick
However, there are lots of useful suggestions so will have a think
Nick