Framer in the news
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Framer in the news
I saw this rather odd news story on the BBC News today:
Is the Phantom Framer creating art by beautifying street signs in south-west London with picture frames?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32348160
Is the Phantom Framer creating art by beautifying street signs in south-west London with picture frames?
Read more:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32348160
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That's not cheap moulding he's using.
Heard of guerilla gardening where people sneak out at night and plant trees, but never guerilla framing.
Heard of guerilla gardening where people sneak out at night and plant trees, but never guerilla framing.
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Re: Framer in the news
I like them
But why the need for anonymity?
Why not let people know who/where he is and get more customers ?
But why the need for anonymity?
Why not let people know who/where he is and get more customers ?
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I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
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Re: Framer in the news
It does sound like a publicity stunt -- perhaps there is more to follow...
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I'm guessing the anonymity is because the powers that be see it as criminal damage and would love to give somebody a fine or jail.
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Re: Framer in the news
Council are quite happy to give licences for ugly repetitive hoardings, presumably they receive a fee? The frames will naturally deteriorate and when they become unsightly then is the time to remove them.
Up here in Scotland the Duke of Wellingtons Stature in Glasgow is a prime example of Councils ethos.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-24907190
Up here in Scotland the Duke of Wellingtons Stature in Glasgow is a prime example of Councils ethos.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-24907190
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Perhaps all the members of FF should dig out that length of moulding that has been at the back of the store for years, probably destined for the council tip and FRAME A SIGN !
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Its a entertaining story, if you are on twitter then follow him on @Phantonframer for the latest updates!
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This is a great story, well done to the phantom framer for generating a lot of interest and coverage on social media and in the media.
ITV story: http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-22/meet ... eddington/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom- ... 8553237530
and on twitter: https://twitter.com/PhantomFramer
ITV story: http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-22/meet ... eddington/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom- ... 8553237530
and on twitter: https://twitter.com/PhantomFramer
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Re: Framer in the news
Does he measure up at a previous visit.
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Is he still active?
Any formumer live in Teddington ?
Any formumer live in Teddington ?
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I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
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That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)
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I framed a sign and referenced the phantom framer. This one sits outside my workshop and has led to a fair bit of positive PR.
https://twitter.com/pictureframerml/sta ... 9103143936
I agree that we should all do it with old moulding lying around. This moulding isn't particularly exciting but it still looks good on a sign.
It's been up for a month now and still looking good.
https://twitter.com/pictureframerml/sta ... 9103143936
I agree that we should all do it with old moulding lying around. This moulding isn't particularly exciting but it still looks good on a sign.
It's been up for a month now and still looking good.
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That's where Keith gets his cocoa three times every week.Roboframer wrote:That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)
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This is a great idea
does anyone remember the Phantom Flan Flinger?
has he moved on into framing?
maybe this guys mum is Sally James!
does anyone remember the Phantom Flan Flinger?
has he moved on into framing?
maybe this guys mum is Sally James!
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An update
I have a friend living in Teddington/Richmond area who noticed the framed signs. He has today told me >>>
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Clearly, it generated a lot of interest within the framing community, and within the Teddington population. Richmond council however removed most frames (as I guess they don't want people to take the framed signs), and I believe the Phantom framers were actually from the framing shop on the high street. Hardly a surprise. Has he identified the correct framer ?
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I have a friend living in Teddington/Richmond area who noticed the framed signs. He has today told me >>>
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Clearly, it generated a lot of interest within the framing community, and within the Teddington population. Richmond council however removed most frames (as I guess they don't want people to take the framed signs), and I believe the Phantom framers were actually from the framing shop on the high street. Hardly a surprise. Has he identified the correct framer ?
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Keith Hewitt
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
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Is Teddington now a conservation (framing) area?
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Finally revealed as IS IT ART - the framer in Twickenham
http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.c ... tom_Framer_/
http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.c ... tom_Framer_/
Keith Hewitt
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg
I have visited distributors and framers in 90 countries - no two are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XtrrWooYdg