lesroy
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thwaites
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thwaites on May 1, 2007 8:29:02 GMT 1, nice one lesroy,
ive been after some lovely old style frames for a while, and you inspired me to have a good search online. i found this great framers who specialise in beautiful ornate frames, here are some of my favs:
See more at www.frintongallery.co.uk
I have been waiting for the right frames to frame some micallefs and my morons and I am definately going to use some of these (providing they arent as expensive as I think they may be...)
nice one lesroy, ive been after some lovely old style frames for a while, and you inspired me to have a good search online. i found this great framers who specialise in beautiful ornate frames, here are some of my favs: See more at www.frintongallery.co.ukI have been waiting for the right frames to frame some micallefs and my morons and I am definately going to use some of these (providing they arent as expensive as I think they may be...) |
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Strange Al on May 1, 2007 8:38:05 GMT 1, Thwaites - let us know what sort of prices they quote you? Some of these look very nice online.
I've checked a few framers in London for made to order, hand-crafted, swept frames - all the ones I liked (i.e., those which actually look like an antique frame as opposed to a modern repro) cost in excess of ยฃ100 a foot. We're therefore talking ยฃ100s to frame a standard size print.
Thwaites - let us know what sort of prices they quote you? Some of these look very nice online.
I've checked a few framers in London for made to order, hand-crafted, swept frames - all the ones I liked (i.e., those which actually look like an antique frame as opposed to a modern repro) cost in excess of ยฃ100 a foot. We're therefore talking ยฃ100s to frame a standard size print.
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Gold Ornate Frames, by themightyreds on May 1, 2007 10:02:41 GMT 1, I got one for my Applause print from an ebay trader called 'letsbuymirrors'. Total with P&P was only ยฃ85!!
They mostly sell large ornate mirrors but i spoke to a woman there called Lesley who was able to change the mirror glass for clear picture frame glass and even knock the price down for not using the mirror! Contact number for them is 01204 405405.
Beware that the packaging they use is awesome.... my frame arrived and was too big to take home in the back of an escort estate until half-way unpacked!!
I got one for my Applause print from an ebay trader called 'letsbuymirrors'. Total with P&P was only ยฃ85!!
They mostly sell large ornate mirrors but i spoke to a woman there called Lesley who was able to change the mirror glass for clear picture frame glass and even knock the price down for not using the mirror! Contact number for them is 01204 405405.
Beware that the packaging they use is awesome.... my frame arrived and was too big to take home in the back of an escort estate until half-way unpacked!!
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Strange Al
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Strange Al on May 1, 2007 10:18:26 GMT 1, Good tip TMR.
I posted in an earlier thread that Swept Mirror frames are definitely much easier and cheaper to find in Applause size.
Good tip TMR.
I posted in an earlier thread that Swept Mirror frames are definitely much easier and cheaper to find in Applause size.
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thetongue
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thetongue on May 1, 2007 14:05:25 GMT 1, Got one for my Friendly Fire for 99p!! ;D ;D
(Ok so postage was ยฃ20 but still!)
Got one for my Friendly Fire for 99p!! ;D ;D
(Ok so postage was ยฃ20 but still!)
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Gold Ornate Frames, by paulah on May 1, 2007 14:41:51 GMT 1, There seem to be loads of tiny ones round!
I found this site - which looks really cheap (and big - morons big but not applause big)
www.framerscorner.co.uk/swepts/swept2.htm#SFG06
But I haven't ordered from them.
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 1, 2007 17:55:17 GMT 1, everytime I go past a charity shop or a antiques shop I do a hand brake turn and go and have a look to see if there are any frames - i've never found one that is the exact size you need, but I did find these two for ยฃ2 each and sprayed them with about 5 layers of Monster hi-gloss paint........
everytime I go past a charity shop or a antiques shop I do a hand brake turn and go and have a look to see if there are any frames - i've never found one that is the exact size you need, but I did find these two for ยฃ2 each and sprayed them with about 5 layers of Monster hi-gloss paint........ |
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Lord Lucas Roham on May 1, 2007 18:05:39 GMT 1, Love them!
Love them!
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Gold Ornate Frames, by hungrig on May 1, 2007 18:18:38 GMT 1, bombhugger,
Nice job, particularly on the red frame. Properly cartoonish, which goes very well with the Hewlett.
bombhugger,
Nice job, particularly on the red frame. Properly cartoonish, which goes very well with the Hewlett.
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BK83
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Gold Ornate Frames, by BK83 on May 1, 2007 18:22:51 GMT 1, Looks great BH, Well done!
J
Looks great BH, Well done!
J
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 1, 2007 18:32:56 GMT 1, didn't think anyone would like this! If anyone is thinking about having a go i'd say go for it, it's really easy just spray thin even coats, leaving for ten miutes or so between each coat and on the final coat make sure you spray every little bit in one go to make sure it doesn't look patchy.
you will need a mask - i had a serious headache for about three days after doing this.
This is the paint I used cos it's nice and glossy........ www.monstercolors.com/
the above colour is Red Devil and is a sort of dark pinky red in real life.
The other is Toaster White
didn't think anyone would like this! If anyone is thinking about having a go i'd say go for it, it's really easy just spray thin even coats, leaving for ten miutes or so between each coat and on the final coat make sure you spray every little bit in one go to make sure it doesn't look patchy. you will need a mask - i had a serious headache for about three days after doing this. This is the paint I used cos it's nice and glossy........ www.monstercolors.com/ the above colour is Red Devil and is a sort of dark pinky red in real life. The other is Toaster White |
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thwaites
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thwaites on May 1, 2007 18:40:42 GMT 1, nice one bombhugger
i have been doing this for a little while as well, i buy tons of old ornate frames and spraypaint them in black, looks ace. i just use car spray paint from halfords and it works a treat.
nice one bombhugger
i have been doing this for a little while as well, i buy tons of old ornate frames and spraypaint them in black, looks ace. i just use car spray paint from halfords and it works a treat.
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thwaites
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thwaites on May 1, 2007 18:55:48 GMT 1, framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!!
500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91!
framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!! 500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91! |
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Aza
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Aza on May 1, 2007 18:58:17 GMT 1, nice thread 
it took me a long time to discover these were called swept frames!
once i learnt that google became my friend....previously i couldnt find hardly anything!
wish i knew that before spending a fortune on a custom made one 
nice thread it took me a long time to discover these were called swept frames! once i learnt that google became my friend....previously i couldnt find hardly anything! wish i knew that before spending a fortune on a custom made one |
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 1, 2007 19:15:17 GMT 1, framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!! 500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91!
you have to buy 50 though.........maybe we could all club together. i'll have two.
framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!! 500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91! you have to buy 50 though.........maybe we could all club together. i'll have two. |
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lesroy
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Gold Ornate Frames, by lesroy on May 1, 2007 19:32:41 GMT 1, nice thread it took me a long time to discover these were called swept frames! once i learnt that google became my friend....previously i couldnt find hardly anything! wish i knew that before spending a fortune on a custom made one
Happy to help man!
I also have been looking for ages about where to fing them , because framers want and absolute fortune for them!!
(Although I think your Gold one on the CWS is AMAZING!)
Anyway if we can all get a few cheap ones and get that fantastic finish I will be happy!
Lesroy to the rescue 
nice thread it took me a long time to discover these were called swept frames! once i learnt that google became my friend....previously i couldnt find hardly anything! wish i knew that before spending a fortune on a custom made one Happy to help man! I also have been looking for ages about where to fing them , because framers want and absolute fortune for them!! (Although I think your Gold one on the CWS is AMAZING!) Anyway if we can all get a few cheap ones and get that fantastic finish I will be happy! Lesroy to the rescue |
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thwaites
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thwaites on May 1, 2007 19:51:54 GMT 1, framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!! 500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91! you have to buy 50 though.........maybe we could all club together. i'll have two.
i thought that was just for specially reqested sizes?
i am def getting one of these bad boys and spraying it black. perfeck for my angel bomber. happy
framers corner is great for frames as well, and cheap!! 500mm x 700mm for only ยฃ7.91! you have to buy 50 though.........maybe we could all club together. i'll have two. i thought that was just for specially reqested sizes? i am def getting one of these bad boys and spraying it black. perfeck for my angel bomber. happy |
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 1, 2007 19:55:43 GMT 1, youre right! I will be pur-chasing.
youre right! I will be pur-chasing.
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Gold Ornate Frames, by HRE on May 1, 2007 19:57:54 GMT 1, Thought I would share where i got my frame from, cheapest i found on the net from a long search i did
www.lecira.co.uk/ovalsandswepts.htm
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thwaites
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thwaites on May 1, 2007 20:06:13 GMT 1, i am glad i am right, i was worried for a minute there that i had misread! i just emailed to order two of the impression range.
now i just need angel bomber 2 and the two will look ace in those frames. excited
what one are you going for bombhugger? do you have a print in mind?
i am glad i am right, i was worried for a minute there that i had misread! i just emailed to order two of the impression range.
now i just need angel bomber 2 and the two will look ace in those frames. excited
what one are you going for bombhugger? do you have a print in mind?
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 1, 2007 20:19:06 GMT 1, theres some real good black frames on an angel bomber in the 'get your banksys out..' thread, but you might have to scroll through 59 pages to find it!
50x70 impression IF02 for my shat-at
defo needs painting up though - it looks a bit nasty
theres some real good black frames on an angel bomber in the 'get your banksys out..' thread, but you might have to scroll through 59 pages to find it!
50x70 impression IF02 for my shat-at
defo needs painting up though - it looks a bit nasty
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thetongue
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thetongue on May 2, 2007 10:35:55 GMT 1, I like these!
Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in?
For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost?
Cheers
I like these! Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in? For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost? Cheers |
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Strange Al
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Strange Al on May 2, 2007 10:55:19 GMT 1, I like these! Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in? For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost? Cheers
Indeed, your local framer should be able to cut some glass to size, mount the print, etc. It obviously depends on what materials you choose (e.g., non-reflective glass, etc) and size of the print, but you should be able to get a standard size print finished to a pretty high standard for about ยฃ50. I've done a few this way.
You can save some cash by having some or all of the elements prepared (e.g., glass and mounts cut) for you and then framing the print yourself - depends if you want the challenge.
I like these! Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in? For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost? Cheers Indeed, your local framer should be able to cut some glass to size, mount the print, etc. It obviously depends on what materials you choose (e.g., non-reflective glass, etc) and size of the print, but you should be able to get a standard size print finished to a pretty high standard for about ยฃ50. I've done a few this way. You can save some cash by having some or all of the elements prepared (e.g., glass and mounts cut) for you and then framing the print yourself - depends if you want the challenge. |
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thetongue
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Gold Ornate Frames, by thetongue on May 2, 2007 11:18:59 GMT 1, I like these! Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in? For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost? Cheers Indeed, your local framer should be able to cut some glass to size, mount the print, etc. It obviously depends on what materials you choose (e.g., non-reflective glass, etc) and size of the print, but you should be able to get a standard size print finished to a pretty high standard for about ยฃ50. I've done a few this way. You can save some cash by having some or all of the elements prepared (e.g., glass and mounts cut) for you and then framing the print yourself - depends if you want the challenge.
Thanks JJ!
Might have to order a couple of these bad boys
I like these! Stupid question but assume you then have to get a framer to put some glass in? For the size we're talking about here how much d'you reckon that would cost? Cheers Indeed, your local framer should be able to cut some glass to size, mount the print, etc. It obviously depends on what materials you choose (e.g., non-reflective glass, etc) and size of the print, but you should be able to get a standard size print finished to a pretty high standard for about ยฃ50. I've done a few this way. You can save some cash by having some or all of the elements prepared (e.g., glass and mounts cut) for you and then framing the print yourself - depends if you want the challenge. Thanks JJ! Might have to order a couple of these bad boys |
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Run Pig Run
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Gold Ornate Frames, by Run Pig Run on May 2, 2007 17:01:22 GMT 1,
these are perfectly framed.
these are perfectly framed. |
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Gold Ornate Frames, by ยฉhief' on May 2, 2007 21:53:46 GMT 1, ;D Thanks Bombhugger
;D Thanks Bombhugger
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Gold Ornate Frames, by mickg on May 3, 2007 16:33:09 GMT 1, I've just been on to Framers Corner to buy some of the 50 x 70cm Impression IFO2s (01530 516925). They are about to discontinue selling finished frames and won't be restocking so get in there quick if you fancy them - I think they only have 10 left. Brilliant deal - ยฃ9.29 each, plus max ยฃ7 delivery regardless of quantity.
I've just been on to Framers Corner to buy some of the 50 x 70cm Impression IFO2s (01530 516925). They are about to discontinue selling finished frames and won't be restocking so get in there quick if you fancy them - I think they only have 10 left. Brilliant deal - ยฃ9.29 each, plus max ยฃ7 delivery regardless of quantity.
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