Hand made bespoke frame packages built to your exact specification, here on the premises of my workshop. I am trusted by many artists and collectors from all over the country.
Some of the things I have framed.
Tapestries and Embroidery, Oil and Acrylic paintings, Water Colours, Qualifications, Certificates, Posters, Drawings, Screen Prints, Lithographs, Lino Prints, News Papers, Magazines, Comics, Photographs, Post Cards, Stamps, Core Samples, Rocks and Stones, Ceramics, Sea Glass, Jewellery, Baby Cloths, Mittens, Bonnets, Plaster cast Hand and Foot Prints, Fridge Art, Dried Flowers, Dog and Cat Collars, Toys, Medical Pins, Staples and Screws, Triangle Bandages, Tools, Vehicle Parts, Signs, Records, CD’s and Cassettes.
Sports Memorabilia, Shirts, Caps, Scarves, Bats, Balls, Mugs, Flags, Programmes, Tickets, Collectors Cards, Coins, Rings and Medals.
Militaria, Commissions, Certificates (Blue Nose, Crossing the Line), Medals, Coins, Ribbons, Insignia, Ceremonial Swords and Daggers, Horse Tack, Blazers, Uniforms, Buckles, Buttons, Belts, Badges, Flags, Caps and Berets.
Come in and ask, they each have a story.
A decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting or a photograph, intended to enhance it, making it easier to display and protect.
Well-framed artwork will stay in good condition for longer.
Picture frames have traditionally been made from wooden mouldings, which are still the most common material, although other materials can be used, such as aluminium or plastic.
There are many mouldings to choose from and they can vary greatly in colour and finish, with something to suit every taste.
The mount is a, piece of cotton or paper-based card material, that can be included within a picture frame and is placed between the Glass and picture serving two purposes:
As with mouldings, there are many mounts to choose from and there is also an extensive choice of colour.
Mounts can be of various thicknesses and offer different levels of protection.
I gladly offer expert, professional advice on proportions and suitability.
The picture frame will usually contain a pane of picture-framing glass or an acrylic equivalent to protect the picture. In some instances where the art in the frame is durable, no protection may be necessary.
Glass is common over watercolours and other artworks on paper, but rare over oil paintings. Some picture-framing glass is treated with an anti-reflective coating, known as “reflection control”.
Other types of glass are rendered virtually invisible, having had their iron content removed during production – this is known as “water white” and is available with or without reflection control.
When a picture frame is expected to be exposed to direct sunlight, or harsh lighting conditions such as fluorescent lights, UV filtering may be added to slow down the photocatalytic degradation of organic materials.
If you are interested in my services or have any questions, please get in touch with me and I will gladly assist you with your queries.