ricobenfico
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by ricobenfico on Jul 22, 2009 22:02:05 GMT 1, Hi All,
Recently purchased a nice triptych in Thailand when I was over but shipping it back was going to be double-triple what the art cost. So we took it off the frame, rolled it and thankfully  it was fine when we got it home. Now I need to try and find someone to stretch it. Has anyone done this themselves, got a framer to do it? Any comments or guidance would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Hi All, Recently purchased a nice triptych in Thailand when I was over but shipping it back was going to be double-triple what the art cost. So we took it off the frame, rolled it and thankfully it was fine when we got it home. Now I need to try and find someone to stretch it. Has anyone done this themselves, got a framer to do it? Any comments or guidance would be appreciated! Thank you! |
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pezlow
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by pezlow on Jul 22, 2009 22:06:41 GMT 1, Most framers will do it for you. Mr frameman does it.
Most framers will do it for you. Mr frameman does it.
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ricobenfico
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by ricobenfico on Jul 22, 2009 22:28:31 GMT 1, I see you posted in the Framing section of the forum a while ago Pez. You done it? Whats a rough ball park cost and is it fairly simple? Not potential damage to the pieces? They are pretty big, 120x60cm and 3 of them obviously. PM if you'd like.
I see you posted in the Framing section of the forum a while ago Pez. You done it? Whats a rough ball park cost and is it fairly simple? Not potential damage to the pieces? They are pretty big, 120x60cm and 3 of them obviously. PM if you'd like.
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Zippy
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by Zippy on Jul 22, 2009 22:29:47 GMT 1, Pez will not know!
Contact Mrframeman and he will give you an accurate quote!
Pez will not know!
Contact Mrframeman and he will give you an accurate quote!
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neale
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by neale on Jul 23, 2009 13:21:31 GMT 1, Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go.When you've done that, stretch it tight by tapping out the wooden wedges in the corners of the frame.
Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go.When you've done that, stretch it tight by tapping out the wooden wedges in the corners of the frame.
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carl
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by carl on Jul 23, 2009 14:54:47 GMT 1,
I had alot streched in January. very big pieces, cost about ยฃ40 a pop. Very good frames though, could of done it for ยฃ30. If you are in London PM me.
Carl
I had alot streched in January. very big pieces, cost about ยฃ40 a pop. Very good frames though, could of done it for ยฃ30. If you are in London PM me.
Carl
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Pure Evil
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by Pure Evil on Jul 23, 2009 17:23:32 GMT 1, Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go.
hmm I start at the center and work out to the corners , it was something I picked up watching BAST canvasses get stretched up a couple of years ago..
Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go. hmm I start at the center and work out to the corners , it was something I picked up watching BAST canvasses get stretched up a couple of years ago.. |
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Art-el
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by Art-el on Jul 23, 2009 17:51:47 GMT 1, PM'D
PM'D
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ricobenfico
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by ricobenfico on Jul 23, 2009 21:07:58 GMT 1, Appreciate the input guys. Thanks for the PM Art-el, replied.
I've watched a couple of vids on Youtube doing this, just not sure I want to risk doing it myself on such a piece. Think I'll be sticking my hand in my pocket!
Appreciate the input guys. Thanks for the PM Art-el, replied.
I've watched a couple of vids on Youtube doing this, just not sure I want to risk doing it myself on such a piece. Think I'll be sticking my hand in my pocket!
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elwheel
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by elwheel on Jul 24, 2009 0:59:56 GMT 1, Was always taught to stretch canvas opposing centres first then work out to the corners - but that was for fresh canvas before the gesso goes on, may be different for canvases that have already been painted.
Was always taught to stretch canvas opposing centres first then work out to the corners - but that was for fresh canvas before the gesso goes on, may be different for canvases that have already been painted.
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welikestatic
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by welikestatic on Jul 24, 2009 9:41:36 GMT 1, Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go. hmm I start at the center and work out to the corners , it was something I picked up watching BAST canvasses get stretched up a couple of years ago..
yeah we work from center out too.. you can get the frames from Atlantis (if in London)
Its not too tricky to do yourself as long as you have a good staple gun, just build the stretcher up ,tack the canvas on starting in the corners and working in towards the centre, stretching the canvas with your fingers as you go. hmm I start at the center and work out to the corners , it was something I picked up watching BAST canvasses get stretched up a couple of years ago.. yeah we work from center out too.. you can get the frames from Atlantis (if in London) |
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ricobenfico
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by ricobenfico on Jul 24, 2009 18:47:13 GMT 1, Just spoken to a couple of framers in Edinburgh. One I've used before is looking at ยฃ130ish or a new guy (good shop/workshop, looks very busy) for ยฃ20-ยฃ25 per piece +VAT so say ยฃ80.
Decided not to try it myself but thanks Static.
Just spoken to a couple of framers in Edinburgh. One I've used before is looking at ยฃ130ish or a new guy (good shop/workshop, looks very busy) for ยฃ20-ยฃ25 per piece +VAT so say ยฃ80.
Decided not to try it myself but thanks Static.
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daddychaps
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Rolled Canvases Need Framing - HELP!, by daddychaps on Aug 4, 2009 15:42:59 GMT 1, Can anyone point me in the right direction for this in London.
Mine is already stretched (Canvas is 60" x 40")... but needs to be re-done.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for this in London.
Mine is already stretched (Canvas is 60" x 40")... but needs to be re-done.
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it was fine when we got it home. Now I need to try and find someone to stretch it. Has anyone done this themselves, got a framer to do it? Any comments or guidance would be appreciated!
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