threenine
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by threenine on Oct 21, 2010 16:33:26 GMT 1,
Tasty pair, shame about the honker.
Tasty pair, shame about the honker.
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nathzz
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nathzz on Oct 21, 2010 22:13:46 GMT 1, I have to be honest nathzz, that looks bloody awful. I hope it was you who reccomended it be floated and not your framer. I'd have the print removed, pressed until flat then re-framed using mount card.
I didnt want a mount, i find them far too old fashioned. As for the curling i dunno what that is about! Im not that fussy though so its a-okay!
I have to be honest nathzz, that looks bloody awful. I hope it was you who reccomended it be floated and not your framer. I'd have the print removed, pressed until flat then re-framed using mount card. I didnt want a mount, i find them far too old fashioned. As for the curling i dunno what that is about! Im not that fussy though so its a-okay!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by wizzy on Oct 21, 2010 22:17:53 GMT 1, Wouldnt bother me i reckon, looks great.
Wouldnt bother me i reckon, looks great.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by wilfsboy on Oct 21, 2010 22:28:48 GMT 1, Great looking piece... Even though you can see where its been taped to the backboard top and bottom...
Great looking piece... Even though you can see where its been taped to the backboard top and bottom...
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rosstierney on Oct 21, 2010 22:30:05 GMT 1, I have to be honest nathzz, that looks bloody awful. I hope it was you who reccomended it be floated and not your framer. I'd have the print removed, pressed until flat then re-framed using mount card. I didnt want a mount, i find them far too old fashioned. As for the curling i dunno what that is about! Im not that fussy though so its a-okay!
How long had the print been out of the tube before you had it framed? It's a thick piece and takes a good while to flatten. I know what you mean about mount card so why not then have it framed up to the edges using spacers? I'm only looking out for the future condition of the print mate
I have to be honest nathzz, that looks bloody awful. I hope it was you who reccomended it be floated and not your framer. I'd have the print removed, pressed until flat then re-framed using mount card. I didnt want a mount, i find them far too old fashioned. As for the curling i dunno what that is about! Im not that fussy though so its a-okay! How long had the print been out of the tube before you had it framed? It's a thick piece and takes a good while to flatten. I know what you mean about mount card so why not then have it framed up to the edges using spacers? I'm only looking out for the future condition of the print mate
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nathzz
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October 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nathzz on Oct 21, 2010 22:37:00 GMT 1, too be honest it my first ever print, first time ive been to a framers and didnt know what to expect! i havent got a clue what spacers are. as for the print i think the guy said it had been tubed since pow sent it years ago. and stupidly i sent it straight to the framers without thinking of putting it in a sleeve first to try and naturally flattern it over time. i guess its all a learning curve! as for the frame i cant help but think a thin black number would have suited it better (he suggested black, but i opted for white)! Anyways i guess i like it and its only something to brighten up my wall!
too be honest it my first ever print, first time ive been to a framers and didnt know what to expect! i havent got a clue what spacers are. as for the print i think the guy said it had been tubed since pow sent it years ago. and stupidly i sent it straight to the framers without thinking of putting it in a sleeve first to try and naturally flattern it over time. i guess its all a learning curve! as for the frame i cant help but think a thin black number would have suited it better (he suggested black, but i opted for white)! Anyways i guess i like it and its only something to brighten up my wall!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by manty on Oct 21, 2010 22:49:59 GMT 1, Looks good Naz, as you say its a learning curve with this framing lark. Maybe if it did start bugging you, the framer would be kind enough to remove, and flatten for a couple of days and re float it for a smallish fee?
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Might be worth a phone call to the framer to say that he should have flattened it first anyway, and can he re-do FOC
I would imagine this is real basic entry level stuff that any framer would know they have to flatten a rolled up bit of paper before float mounting anyway
Looks good Naz, as you say its a learning curve with this framing lark. Maybe if it did start bugging you, the framer would be kind enough to remove, and flatten for a couple of days and re float it for a smallish fee?
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Might be worth a phone call to the framer to say that he should have flattened it first anyway, and can he re-do FOC
I would imagine this is real basic entry level stuff that any framer would know they have to flatten a rolled up bit of paper before float mounting anyway
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Oct 21, 2010 22:57:16 GMT 1, too be honest it my first ever print, first time ive been to a framers and didnt know what to expect! i havent got a clue what spacers are. as for the print i think the guy said it had been tubed since pow sent it years ago. and stupidly i sent it straight to the framers without thinking of putting it in a sleeve first to try and naturally flattern it over time. i guess its all a learning curve! as for the frame i cant help but think a thin black number would have suited it better (he suggested black, but i opted for white)! Anyways i guess i like it and its only something to brighten up my wall!
Good for you! But it's worth taking on board some of the comments. In my opinion, a framer should point out to you that a rolled print needs time to flatten - some framers will do this for you - just means you have to wait longer for the framing to be done. If you are happy with it though, thats whats important. c
too be honest it my first ever print, first time ive been to a framers and didnt know what to expect! i havent got a clue what spacers are. as for the print i think the guy said it had been tubed since pow sent it years ago. and stupidly i sent it straight to the framers without thinking of putting it in a sleeve first to try and naturally flattern it over time. i guess its all a learning curve! as for the frame i cant help but think a thin black number would have suited it better (he suggested black, but i opted for white)! Anyways i guess i like it and its only something to brighten up my wall! Good for you! But it's worth taking on board some of the comments. In my opinion, a framer should point out to you that a rolled print needs time to flatten - some framers will do this for you - just means you have to wait longer for the framing to be done. If you are happy with it though, thats whats important. c
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nathzz
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October 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nathzz on Oct 21, 2010 23:07:07 GMT 1, i didnt think about flatterning it but it totally makes sense now. he told me they do a think called backrolling to totally flattern the print but obviously is still a bit curled!
i didnt think about flatterning it but it totally makes sense now. he told me they do a think called backrolling to totally flattern the print but obviously is still a bit curled!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by walshy on Oct 21, 2010 23:08:36 GMT 1, he told me they do a think called backrolling to totally flattern the print
I hope not, the paper just needs rest and time
he told me they do a think called backrolling to totally flattern the print I hope not, the paper just needs rest and time
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bigtlt
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July 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by bigtlt on Oct 21, 2010 23:37:14 GMT 1, I have mine in a black frame, behind a mount.
I have mine in a black frame, behind a mount.
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nathzz
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nathzz on Oct 21, 2010 23:47:24 GMT 1, I like the frame better I think just not so keen on the mount. I'd rather have it floated but just straighter than it is already! Lol
I like the frame better I think just not so keen on the mount. I'd rather have it floated but just straighter than it is already! Lol
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jackstranger
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April 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jackstranger on Oct 22, 2010 0:23:24 GMT 1, backrolling??? That kills a print I think!
backrolling??? That kills a print I think!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by wizzy on Oct 22, 2010 0:29:24 GMT 1, .....not too clever on your knees either
.....not too clever on your knees either
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twist65
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November 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by twist65 on Oct 22, 2010 0:39:02 GMT 1, nath I reckon floated and your frame choice looks killer. I would contact your framer, tell him its not flat and would he re-float it for you. then flatten it yourself before taking it for him to fix, so no risk of back-rolling. That way in a couple of weeks you have a 100% dynamite job hanging on your walls!!
Greek - i'm not normally one for vinyl but that Parra is awesome! Where do you pick up one of those bad girls?
nath I reckon floated and your frame choice looks killer. I would contact your framer, tell him its not flat and would he re-float it for you. then flatten it yourself before taking it for him to fix, so no risk of back-rolling. That way in a couple of weeks you have a 100% dynamite job hanging on your walls!!
Greek - i'm not normally one for vinyl but that Parra is awesome! Where do you pick up one of those bad girls?
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nathzz
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nathzz on Oct 22, 2010 1:04:46 GMT 1, i think i might contact him tomorrow. removing it from the frame. is this something i can do myself? ino its been stuck with conservation tape?? or should i take it to the framers for him to do? thanks for the help guys!
i think i might contact him tomorrow. removing it from the frame. is this something i can do myself? ino its been stuck with conservation tape?? or should i take it to the framers for him to do? thanks for the help guys!
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etched
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February 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by etched on Oct 22, 2010 1:37:37 GMT 1, Another clean up job........ oooh, nice...is your mountcard gone brown on the bevel
Another clean up job........ oooh, nice...is your mountcard gone brown on the bevel
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jB
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jB on Oct 22, 2010 5:39:47 GMT 1, Its taken since april to get this beauty into my apartment but i can safely say it was well worth the wait. Its very big and very bold - many thanks to gary for the great frame job + museum glass. Tauba Auerbach - Static edition of 3
H - did you pick this up from Standard? It's fantastic!
Its taken since april to get this beauty into my apartment but i can safely say it was well worth the wait. Its very big and very bold - many thanks to gary for the great frame job + museum glass. Tauba Auerbach - Static edition of 3 H - did you pick this up from Standard? It's fantastic!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by wizzy on Oct 22, 2010 10:17:48 GMT 1, Another clean up job........ oooh, nice...is your mountcard gone brown on the bevel
No Etched, think its the reflection of the glass and the gilt frame?, mount seems fine but to be honest i dont really look that close!
Another clean up job........ oooh, nice...is your mountcard gone brown on the bevel No Etched, think its the reflection of the glass and the gilt frame?, mount seems fine but to be honest i dont really look that close!
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Martin DK
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Martin DK on Oct 22, 2010 11:18:45 GMT 1, i think i might contact him tomorrow. removing it from the frame. is this something i can do myself? ino its been stuck with conservation tape?? or should i take it to the framers for him to do? thanks for the help guys!
I would go to the framer regarding that.
The framer could also just add a white mount to the print, so you get the deep effect with the spacer and then the mount on top of the print, that would look great IMO. There are many that have done this on other prints, just look back on this thread for examples.
This is my own personal taste, but If an artwork has a white border, 99% of the time I go with a mount, if the art has details all the way to the edge I float-mount it.
Best of luck with it.
i think i might contact him tomorrow. removing it from the frame. is this something i can do myself? ino its been stuck with conservation tape?? or should i take it to the framers for him to do? thanks for the help guys! I would go to the framer regarding that. The framer could also just add a white mount to the print, so you get the deep effect with the spacer and then the mount on top of the print, that would look great IMO. There are many that have done this on other prints, just look back on this thread for examples. This is my own personal taste, but If an artwork has a white border, 99% of the time I go with a mount, if the art has details all the way to the edge I float-mount it. Best of luck with it.
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maroom
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maroom on Oct 22, 2010 22:47:04 GMT 1, Very unusual - I like the look of that.
Very unusual - I like the look of that.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by fingerz on Oct 23, 2010 19:53:57 GMT 1, fantastic sand looking good
fantastic sand looking good
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by wizzy on Oct 23, 2010 20:49:42 GMT 1, Very nice there Sand!.
Very nice there Sand!.
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pcant
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pcant on Oct 23, 2010 20:57:53 GMT 1, That settles it, I'm going to have to frame the prints. Looks great.
That settles it, I'm going to have to frame the prints. Looks great.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sand on Oct 23, 2010 21:02:30 GMT 1, Thanks fellas..
pcant the prints look great framed up and the frames I used were only ยฃ15 each from John Lewis.
Very good quality white box frames for the price.
www.johnlewis.com/34270/Style.aspx?SearchTerm=RecentlyViewedList
The only extra expense was getting some museum mount board cut from my local framer for a fiver!
Thanks fellas.. pcant the prints look great framed up and the frames I used were only ยฃ15 each from John Lewis. Very good quality white box frames for the price. www.johnlewis.com/34270/Style.aspx?SearchTerm=RecentlyViewedListThe only extra expense was getting some museum mount board cut from my local framer for a fiver!
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pcant
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pcant on Oct 23, 2010 21:22:24 GMT 1, Good to know. I'm sure I can find something similar locally, and I bet my framer will cut me some mount board. Those really look great.
Good to know. I'm sure I can find something similar locally, and I bet my framer will cut me some mount board. Those really look great.
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Martin DK
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Martin DK on Oct 23, 2010 21:55:48 GMT 1, Well done sand - it looks great, fine box from Sickboy!
Well done sand - it looks great, fine box from Sickboy!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Oct 24, 2010 1:08:06 GMT 1, Wow, wow and wow martedanielsen!
Wow, wow and wow martedanielsen!
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etched
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February 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by etched on Oct 24, 2010 1:34:47 GMT 1, quality sandymartina-
quality sandymartina-
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