Winter
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Frame Spacers, by Winter on Nov 9, 2019 1:15:05 GMT 1, Let the art speak for itself
Novelty framing = no
Let the art speak for itself
Novelty framing = no
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cutiehoney
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Frame Spacers, by cutiehoney on Nov 9, 2019 18:37:34 GMT 1, Nice of you to post such good clear examples Well Hung Gallery.
I think its all down to personal preference. I prefer no fuss framing, but I an see the appeal of the coloured spacers.
Nice of you to post such good clear examples Well Hung Gallery.
I think its all down to personal preference. I prefer no fuss framing, but I an see the appeal of the coloured spacers.
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jellya
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Frame Spacers, by jellya on Nov 9, 2019 18:39:55 GMT 1, 2 of my Banksy's have coloured spacers and I love them. It's all down to the individual
2 of my Banksy's have coloured spacers and I love them. It's all down to the individual
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Frame Spacers, by Coach on Nov 10, 2019 1:15:23 GMT 1, Itโs distracts the eye from the image in the above examples Spot on, a frame is there to one - protect the art work and two to draw the viewer in to the art. Its the same as when people choose a white frame and black mount, or an off white/cream print and lazily the framer chooses a white mount on a cream print and then adds a white frame. Its all about drawing the viewer in, not getting lost in multi coloured mounts etc
Exactly right my friend. The frame should do no more than complement the art, draw the viewerโs eye towards the art. It should not be part of the art (save in a few circumstances where the artist has framed the work, with the express wish that that frame be part of the artwork).
For me, spacers the same colour as the frame work well. Rarely does a piece require anything other than a simply box frame.
Itโs distracts the eye from the image in the above examples Spot on, a frame is there to one - protect the art work and two to draw the viewer in to the art. Its the same as when people choose a white frame and black mount, or an off white/cream print and lazily the framer chooses a white mount on a cream print and then adds a white frame. Its all about drawing the viewer in, not getting lost in multi coloured mounts etc Exactly right my friend. The frame should do no more than complement the art, draw the viewerโs eye towards the art. It should not be part of the art (save in a few circumstances where the artist has framed the work, with the express wish that that frame be part of the artwork). For me, spacers the same colour as the frame work well. Rarely does a piece require anything other than a simply box frame. |
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Balboa
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Frame Spacers, by Balboa on Nov 10, 2019 8:07:23 GMT 1, If the artist wanted a large coloured border around their image, they would of included it right?
One could argue that if the artist wanted it to look a certain way then they would sell it already framed, right?
If the artist wanted a large coloured border around their image, they would of included it right? One could argue that if the artist wanted it to look a certain way then they would sell it already framed, right? |
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Charlesworth
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Frame Spacers, by Charlesworth on Nov 10, 2019 8:32:02 GMT 1, My view is that an original piece should be framed so as not to distract from the artwork but when a print of and edition of hundreds and is a well known image then doing something different with the framing can add a little something.
My view is that an original piece should be framed so as not to distract from the artwork but when a print of and edition of hundreds and is a well known image then doing something different with the framing can add a little something.
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Frame Spacers, by Daylight Robber on Nov 10, 2019 9:24:10 GMT 1, When you own a piece of art and you are paying to have it framed, with a view to hanging it on your wall, you do whatever the heck you want with it. It's yours. Enjoy it your way.
Frame it to bring out a particular feature you like, to help make certain colours pop, hell, even to match your curtains if that's what you want. If it helps your enjoyment of looking at it, you've done it right.
For what it's worth, I normally use white spacers as I think it helps bounce some natural light around but I wouldn't not use a coloured spacer if I thought it worked.
I'm not having anyone tell me my Mr Bingo is framed wrong for example. I think it's the nuts and that's what matters.
When you own a piece of art and you are paying to have it framed, with a view to hanging it on your wall, you do whatever the heck you want with it. It's yours. Enjoy it your way. Frame it to bring out a particular feature you like, to help make certain colours pop, hell, even to match your curtains if that's what you want. If it helps your enjoyment of looking at it, you've done it right. For what it's worth, I normally use white spacers as I think it helps bounce some natural light around but I wouldn't not use a coloured spacer if I thought it worked. I'm not having anyone tell me my Mr Bingo is framed wrong for example. I think it's the nuts and that's what matters.
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dilu
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Frame Spacers, by dilu on Nov 10, 2019 11:45:12 GMT 1,
personal preference white or black box frames. Probably float mounted. Breaking from these rules as the potential to distract from the viewing of the image as your eyes start to wander away from the art and onto the frame. Itโs a brave person who does this. On the rare occasion I have its because I know the art is a keeper as opposed to a wishful investment. This Pete Fowler print was cheap to buy. The paper is hand made so rough and textured. I just compelled to do something different, still simply and complimentary to the image and hopefully enhance the image and not distract from it. I rarely go with natural wood as it reminds me of things around my house in my childhood.
personal preference white or black box frames. Probably float mounted. Breaking from these rules as the potential to distract from the viewing of the image as your eyes start to wander away from the art and onto the frame. Itโs a brave person who does this. On the rare occasion I have its because I know the art is a keeper as opposed to a wishful investment. This Pete Fowler print was cheap to buy. The paper is hand made so rough and textured. I just compelled to do something different, still simply and complimentary to the image and hopefully enhance the image and not distract from it. I rarely go with natural wood as it reminds me of things around my house in my childhood. |
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dilu
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Frame Spacers, by dilu on Nov 10, 2019 11:50:14 GMT 1, And again with this Swoon print โStrong boyโ (for my son) going natural wood minus colour spacer just felt right.
And again with this Swoon print โStrong boyโ (for my son) going natural wood minus colour spacer just felt right. |
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smishdown
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Frame Spacers, by smishdown on Nov 10, 2019 11:51:21 GMT 1, Only ever done it once, but was very happy with the result
Only ever done it once, but was very happy with the result |
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Frame Spacers, by John The Badgers on Nov 11, 2019 12:12:53 GMT 1, I'm with Dice, cant see what it adds to things?
That Turf War a smashing print, would prefer without the green in the frame as it detracts from what is a great image?
MFM recently did a cracking job for me, Gary suggested an aluminium frame, looks really simple, but the profiles a little neater, maybe worth asking about the options if you want a change?
Also the extra money for the painted spacers I would rather have some really nice anti - reflection/UV glass as that will show your prints to the best?
All the best with getting sorted.
I'm with Dice, cant see what it adds to things?
That Turf War a smashing print, would prefer without the green in the frame as it detracts from what is a great image?
MFM recently did a cracking job for me, Gary suggested an aluminium frame, looks really simple, but the profiles a little neater, maybe worth asking about the options if you want a change?
Also the extra money for the painted spacers I would rather have some really nice anti - reflection/UV glass as that will show your prints to the best?
All the best with getting sorted.
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redefine
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Frame Spacers, by redefine on May 15, 2024 22:57:17 GMT 1, Quick question: for all of you DIY framing in the UK, where do you buy your spacers?
I'm usually getting them from www.allaboutframing.co.uk/ but very pricey and limited size... if you have any advice please share - thank you!
Quick question: for all of you DIY framing in the UK, where do you buy your spacers? I'm usually getting them from www.allaboutframing.co.uk/ but very pricey and limited size... if you have any advice please share - thank you! |
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Smokeidaeye
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Frame Spacers, by Smokeidaeye on May 15, 2024 23:45:50 GMT 1, I bought this Paul Insect "Dead Cow" print already framed but i like the colored spacer. I've just never opted to do it with my own frame jobs.
I bought this Paul Insect "Dead Cow" print already framed but i like the colored spacer. I've just never opted to do it with my own frame jobs. |
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