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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by Daniel Silk on Jul 10, 2010 16:50:00 GMT 1, I went to a framer the other day and was amazed they they had no white frames like we see everyday on here  They said they had never really had a call to stock that sort of thing before 
Its seems to be popular here for the simple white frame, but some people also go for the Black version, and then some for the gold ornate sort of thing.
What is your favorite style of framing and why?
I went to a framer the other day and was amazed they they had no white frames like we see everyday on here They said they had never really had a call to stock that sort of thing before Its seems to be popular here for the simple white frame, but some people also go for the Black version, and then some for the gold ornate sort of thing. What is your favorite style of framing and why? |
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jackstranger
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by jackstranger on Jul 10, 2010 20:08:12 GMT 1, The same happened to me, not every framer have plain white boxes. I tend to prefer a white box/mount but it depends on the work itself.
I always plan very carefully the work in the framer store, but usually I already have an idea of what I want. The frame should emphasize the work but also let it breath...
I recently changed framer after some works done in Mil Molduras. The reason was because I went for a very thin black frame and when the work was delivered the corners were not touching, there was about 1 mm space. They explained that their machinery was not up to cut so thin framing profile and that it was the best they could do. But then why are they selling this frame? After more 2 weeks waiting they bought a new saw delivered a perfect frame, but they were unhappy... like if it was my fault
Framing is a complex task and 'it is a matter of trust' as I started to learn time time ago. Trust in the final work and that your work will be very carefully handed and not suffer the slight damage.
Now I discovered an atelier in Lisboa that I will give a try for my latest buy, so fingers crossed.
This was my latest framing not in a white box though 
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The same happened to me, not every framer have plain white boxes. I tend to prefer a white box/mount but it depends on the work itself. I always plan very carefully the work in the framer store, but usually I already have an idea of what I want. The frame should emphasize the work but also let it breath... I recently changed framer after some works done in Mil Molduras. The reason was because I went for a very thin black frame and when the work was delivered the corners were not touching, there was about 1 mm space. They explained that their machinery was not up to cut so thin framing profile and that it was the best they could do. But then why are they selling this frame? After more 2 weeks waiting they bought a new saw delivered a perfect frame, but they were unhappy... like if it was my fault Framing is a complex task and 'it is a matter of trust' as I started to learn time time ago. Trust in the final work and that your work will be very carefully handed and not suffer the slight damage. Now I discovered an atelier in Lisboa that I will give a try for my latest buy, so fingers crossed. This was my latest framing not in a white box though Attachments:
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by jackstranger on Jul 10, 2010 20:10:35 GMT 1, One of my favorite white boxes
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by jackstranger on Jul 10, 2010 20:11:11 GMT 1, Something golden...
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by walshy on Jul 10, 2010 20:12:54 GMT 1, silky are you on the wind up ?
silky are you on the wind up ?
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by voodoo1967 on Jul 22, 2010 13:45:35 GMT 1, Do you mean like this one ? - picture attached
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Framing - White, Black, Ornate, or Other, by jusdeep on Jul 22, 2010 14:15:39 GMT 1, I've changed framers a few times over the years. I prefer the work to be handled by people who know what they are dealing with, the materials used and the best way to conservation frame them. I've had similar experiences to Jackstranger, where I have picked a frame and not been happy with the end result (In fact it was 3 of the 5 pieces I took to them), corners not meeting, chips out of the wood (not even touched up or filled), double mounts ranging in size, 2-3 mm out in places. Their excuse was the same, that the frame was hard to cut. Needless to say I got them all reframed at no cost plus some money back and moved on.
Don't know about the white frame thing, not a big fan myself unless the work merits it. Each and every piece I own is framed in a slightly different way. Some framed by myself, some professionally, some bought.
I would never give a framer free reign and agree it is a matter of trust, which is something that is built up over time. Hopefully the framers I use now know my tastes and I'm always a stickler for detail, if it's not right or what I've asked for I would always get them to do it again. It's not as if it's a cheap process and I have to live with the end results.
I've changed framers a few times over the years. I prefer the work to be handled by people who know what they are dealing with, the materials used and the best way to conservation frame them. I've had similar experiences to Jackstranger, where I have picked a frame and not been happy with the end result (In fact it was 3 of the 5 pieces I took to them), corners not meeting, chips out of the wood (not even touched up or filled), double mounts ranging in size, 2-3 mm out in places. Their excuse was the same, that the frame was hard to cut. Needless to say I got them all reframed at no cost plus some money back and moved on.
Don't know about the white frame thing, not a big fan myself unless the work merits it. Each and every piece I own is framed in a slightly different way. Some framed by myself, some professionally, some bought.
I would never give a framer free reign and agree it is a matter of trust, which is something that is built up over time. Hopefully the framers I use now know my tastes and I'm always a stickler for detail, if it's not right or what I've asked for I would always get them to do it again. It's not as if it's a cheap process and I have to live with the end results.
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They said they had never really had a call to stock that sort of thing before 
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