Framing a Poppy - Help!!

[Graysalchemy]

We could look on the new simons website

[Graysalchemy]

Just looked the Phoenix range has one with a depth of 86mm PHOE/0035

[Not your average framer]

O.K., I've just been speaking to Alan Pooke at Simons and can give you the correct information. These new mouldings are additions to the Phoenix range and are as follows:

PHOE/0035 (Black) - matching slip = PHOE/0038

PHOE/0036 (Brown) - matching slip = PHOE/0039

PHOE/0037 (White) - matching slip = PHOE/0040

There are major framing companies already using these mouldings specifically for framing these ceramic poppies. Apparently the white moulding is currently waiting for more stock to arrive, I did not ask when the new stock is coming in.

[Not your average framer]

Here are some web sites that I have found for framing poppies using the usual internet search engines:

http://londonpoppyframing.co.uk/collections/all

http://www.ezeframe.co.uk/Item/Remembra ... play-Frame

http://www.mirroroutlet.co.uk/get-your- ... war-1.html

http://framethat.co.uk/products/remembr ... py-display

http://www.frameyourpicture.co.uk/#!tower/mainPage

I could be wrong, but based upon the colours of frames being offered, I would suspect that possibly one or two of these sites could be using the new additions to the Simons Phoenix range.

[Kenneycm]

At the risk of upsetting you Grays.... here is an example of one that I framed a little while ago.. I tend to get lots of people who want the COA included in the frame so as they say... "Who am I to disagree". I use Arqadia Suedette mountboards to give a plush look to the finished piece.. Crimson as the top mount and the cove box is lined with Ebony.. I think it looks quite effective. and using Larson Jhul Clarity glass also enhances the finished item

[Kenneycm]

a Little off topic but I also have framed 2 of these this month and the opposite situation..The recipients came in wanting their Queens Orders framing and after a little discussion, I convinced them that having a miniature medal in the frame with it would make it more of a talking point... certainly seems to be the case anyway as I have had other people sticking their head in the studio to say they had seen it and were impressed ........... thoughts ????

[Graysalchemy]

I don't disagree with you if that is what they want, but you would never put a certificate of authenticity in the frame with a limited edition print. They are not curios or objects but memorials to the great war, beautiful pieces of art with a very poignant message which needs no explanation. But hey thats just my personal opinion and if the customer doesn't share those sentiments then I am not going to lose a framing job over it, its not going to be in my living room.

[Graysalchemy]

I like colours you have used in the mounts and i do like the Queens Orders, it looks good with the medal ............

But talk about blowing your own trumpet

[Kenneycm]

But talk about blowing your own trumpet

Dont get me started on the devaluation of the OBE/CBE/MBE stories.. I have my opinions on them that may not be shared by many...but... the medals I have gained through my military service have been awarded as a result of defending our great nation... and eating lots of pizza and drinking some really bizarre potions around the world.. See... Ive gone and gotten started now

[Kenneycm]

In fairness too regarding the COA.. its not really a COA apart from the hologram on the card.. it is more of an explanation of the art by the artist and the story of 'Blood Swept lands & Seas of Red' IMHO I think it adds to the piece to give a little of the story behind the commemoration. I have done a few with a photograph of the exibition at the Tower of London too. I do agree with you though that it is a simple piece that really needs no explanation