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When was the last time you checked the back of you

When was the last time you checked the back of your frames?In a recent newsletter, I spoke about where to hang your art, reminding readers that damp and temperature fluctuations can be damaging to your art.I have had an increase in queries this month about mould showing up in artwork.They’re a timely reminder that you should check the artwork on your walls.If you don’t take pieces down to dust from time-to-time, then consider doing that this summer. Especially if you’ve had a piece hanging in that guest room for years.Check the cords or wires and check for damp on the back. You may be able to catch any issues before they get worse 🖼If they’re not already there, you can also add bumpers to the bottom two corners of your frame. These keep the frame and artwork off the wall and allow air to circulate.I use felt bumpers, and some framers use little foam bumpers. If you don’t have any, you can use kitchen cabinet soft close door stops.The added advantage of having these bumpers on the lower edge is that they can also help the frame stay in place and the frame doesn’t mark the wall.#artcare #framecare #framingtip #framingtips #framer #framers #framerlife
#framerepair #framersofig #framerproblems
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Framers: Look after your equipment! 🚨Those of

Framers: Look after your equipment! 🚨Those of you who have worked with me, know I cover my tools each evening, protecting them from bugs, dust, and damp.Remember to look after your tools, keep your blades sharp, don’t prop your cutters against the wall, and learn to service them yourselves.Unfortunately, framing equipment manufacturer Cassese has ceased trading. This is very sad news, as some of us with Cassese equipment will see the demand for supplies and spare parts rise and with it the price and availability.But if you look after your equipment you should see years of loyal service.#framing #framingart #framinglife #framingservice #framingequipment #framingequipments #newhobby #framinghobby #twickenham #twickenhammums #twickenhamgreen #twickenhamcommunity #framingcommunity #framer #framers #framerlife #framerepair #framersofig #framerproblems #framertips #framingtips

Colour has impact even if it's subtle 🤩These

Colour has impact even if it's subtle 🤩These two pieces were mounted when they arrived, and I fully expected my customer to ask me to keep the mounts and add a frame.I was surprised when she asked me to change the mounts.We looked at the same colour she’d chosen for an earlier piece and she also likes the lighter inner mount.I can't tell you how delighted I am with the results.The work is very delicately drawn and painted and the way it has been framed accentuates this.Framed using @lionpfs Auric Antique Silver Leaf moulding for the frame.Also using @truvueglazing TruVue UltraVue UV92 for it's UV protection, amazing clarity and anti-reflective properties.#antireflectiveglass
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I had the privilege of framing this piece ✈The

I had the privilege of framing this piece ✈The painting of an MK-1 Harrier was an illustration for a matchbox kit box. Isn’t that amazing?My customer had many stories to tell as his father was the artist.Framed with @TruVueglazing UltraVue UV92 anti-reflective glass means that there is both the maximum clarity that this range of specialist glass offers, but also high UV protection.Framed with @lionpfs 'Ludlow' Mahogany with a gold sight edge.#truvueglazing
#mk1harrier
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#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
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#onlinelearning
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#handmadeframe
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#handpaintedpictureframe
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#matchboxtoys
#matchbox
#matchboxplanes

Swipe for the 'before' 👉🏻This much loved p

Swipe for the 'before' 👉🏻This much loved piece has been in my customer's home for years.She wanted to retain the frame, but lift the colour. She likes the double mount with the inner edge lighter than the top colour.Generally speaking, we use a darker highlight on the inner edge, but here the two shades are light and subtle.I suggested the addition of a single line. She opted for the double gold line.I enjoy the process of working through ideas and offering and receiving suggestions. I think we did a good job!What do you think?#beforeandafter
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#handmadeframe
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#reuserecyclereduce
#linesandwash
#frenchlines
#washlinesonmounts
#washlines

Did you miss the mini series? 🖼For a limited

Did you miss the mini series? 🖼For a limited time you can still watch the replays.I cover how to:- Make deep box frames
- Hand finish raw wood framesIn a recent workshop mini series I ran these two sessions and a third, bonus session:- Mount decoration with Paint, including French Lines and washesA set of unrelated topics, yet they are fun and useful extra techniques to add to your repertoire as a framer.This online mini workshop series is a quick win if you want to broaden your portfolio, or just have some fun.Get the replays at the link in my bio @rivercaneframing ▶️#bespokeframing
#boxframes
#customframes
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#handmadeframe
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#handpaintedpictureframe
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#onlineworkshop
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What were your top colours in May? It was a cold M

What were your top colours in May? It was a cold May for us, so some of our walks were on misty, rainy days. Grey days that go on forever. On days like that the colours can pop! This was a magical find in Bushy Park. A hidden gem. What a treat - what colour!My customers chose subtle shades to complement their art.I chose bold colours to teach my students online.What were your favourite shades in May?#colour
#colourful
#azaleas
#onlineworkshop
#linesandwashes
#pictureframingworkshop

💥In looking for a few examples of hand-finishin

💥In looking for a few examples of hand-finishing frames, I found myself wandering down memory lane. These are a few examples from 2014 and 2015, when I was first playing with paints and colour.🎨The joy of hand finishing frames is that you can find colours that suit your décor and your taste. Whether you go for a bold single colour like the very bright yellow, or a blend of colours like the others, you can find a colour to suit your needs.🖌 Generally, I work with acrylic artist paints and hardware store water-based paints for the colour. I use waxes for the finish and lots of elbow grease for the sheen! (Preparation and finish requires diligence and patience). There is such a variety of waxes and colours and stains and...well, join me, and find out more.As part of my ongoing online mini-series, I'll be sharing some of what I have learned over the years about hand finishing wood.🕰Find out more and sign up @rivercraneframing (it's online on Tuesday 23rd May at 7pm BST) If you fancy joining, but can't make the time - replays are available.As ever, I look forward to seeing you online, in the workshop.😊#bespokeframing
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Framing is great activity to do with a friend! 🖼I talk about framing as a hobby and framing for business. But what about framing as a break from your day-to-day routines?Perhaps you’d like to have a day or two just playing with frames.Why not book a workshop for yourself.You can have a rest from your daily busyness.Work with some great tools and take home a framed piece.With no intention of framing again.And you can bring a friend!Send me a message and let's book you in.#twickenhamart
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#creativehobby
#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
#customframes
#custompictureframing
#frameshop
#framingworkshop
#handmadeframe
#handmadeframes
#handpaintedpictureframe
#handpaintedpictureframes
#onlineworkshop
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#pictureframing
#rivercraneframing
#smallbusinessowner
#twickenham
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Don’t be afraid of wide frame borders...when I

Don’t be afraid of wide frame borders...when I was starting out as a framer, one of my framing tutors was a fan of wide borders. We’re talking 10cm on the sides and top.Then I worked for a framer whose customers always seem to prefer 4.5cm borders. Was it his guidance or the demographic he attracted?
I have a few clients who prefer really wide borders on their framed pieces.Where do you sit here?
Do you encourage your customers to go wider? Do they ask to go narrower?Of course, it does depend on the image. Take this little chap.Doesn’t he look fabulous with lots of space and a narrow frame?By the way – I used to offer a 7.5cm border, but these days, it’s more likely to be 6.5cm.
Is it age? 🤔#twickenhamart
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#howtoframeart#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
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#twickenham
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Some fun with deep box frames😊If you have a 3

Some fun with deep box frames😊If you have a 3-dimensional object, then you need a deep frame and some way of keeping the glass from the object. We use glass spacers for this.You can buy them or make your own.Join me on Tuesday 16th May for a mini workshop focused on Box Frames.I’m doing this as part of a mini series of workshops, so join one or join them all. Details @rivercraneframingIt’s online, it’s fun and you can bring your questions for a live Q&A.#boxframes
#workshops
#pictureframeworkshop
#learntoframeyourart
#pictureframing

I will be running two online webinars in this mont

I will be running two online webinars in this month. Sign up at @rivercraneframing to secure your place. The topics are:🖼 Deep box frames – Tuesday 16th May, 7pm
🖼 Frame finishes – Tuesday 23rd May, 7pmBoth are 2 hour webinars, running in the evening. Join me for either or both.🔗 @rivercraneframing#deepboxframes
#framefinishes
#twickenhamart
#framingworkshop
#creativehobby
#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
#customframes
#custompictureframing
#frameshop
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#handmadeframe
#handmadeframes
#handpaintedpictureframe
#handpaintedpictureframes
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I will be running a few online webinars in May. Sa

I will be running a few online webinars in May. Save the dates for the first two.The topics are:🖼 Deep box frames – Tuesday 16th May, 7pm
🖼 Frame finishes – Tuesday 23rd May, 7pmBoth are 2 hour webinars, running in the evening. Join
me for either or both.More details to follow.#deepboxframes
#framefinishes
#twickenhamart
#framingworkshop
#creativehobby
#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
#customframes
#custompictureframing
#frameshop
#framingworkshop
#handmadeframe
#handmadeframes
#handpaintedpictureframe
#handpaintedpictureframes
#onlineworkshop
#onlineworkshops
#pictureframing
#rivercraneframing
#smallbusinessowner
#twickenham
#twickenhamcommunity

Such a small word. So powerful.“Can I just qui

Such a small word. So powerful.“Can I just quickly…”“I'm just calling to say...”“I just want a small border and a black frame…”What is the trend here? Is it just me, or is that such a powerful word?What is the impact of “just” in your sentence. Is it “this will be quick”, “this is not a lot of work”, “I won't intrude for long”, “I’m not important…”I'm writing a series of articles for LinkedIn. This is the second of the articles, 'the power of the word “just”'.Let's listen to how we speak, let's listen to how others speak to us and the power of small words.Head to the link in my bio to read the article 🔗#twickenhamart
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One of the things I like most about teaching, is w

One of the things I like most about teaching, is when I give students an idea and they run with it...I taught my students how to do double mounts at @richmond_art_school recently.We looked at the “typical” use of double mounts, using a second mount of the same shade or a contrasting shade to highlight an aspect of the image.Then we looked at how they can have fun with double mounts. Perhaps painting the inner mount before joining the two boards. Perhaps adding brightly watermarked paper as the inner mount. Perhaps not stopping with just two mounts, but to work with three.Some students struggle with the way we work and create double mounts, and so prefer to stay with a single mount.Others worked with a combination of ideas, creating a mix of three mounts, and including decorative paper on one of them. It’s always thrilling for me to see the ideas they come up with.The images are a selection of work done by my students on learning the techniques for deep box frames and double mounts.Aren't they beautiful? 😊#twickenhamart
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#handmadeframe
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#handpaintedpictureframe
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In the last framing class this term, one of my stu

In the last framing class this term, one of my students said “this is better than meditation”. So many of us live in crazy busy times. We are pulled in so many different directions.For this student, this class was a place of peace and quiet.She was able to focus on this one thing in front of her for 3 hours.All the rest of the world and distractions were left at the door.What is your form of meditation? Where do you go to where you can leave technology and all the distractions of your life at the door? 🖼#twickenhamart
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#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
#customframes
#custompictureframing
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#handmadeframe
#handmadeframes
#handpaintedpictureframe
#handpaintedpictureframes
#onlineworkshop
#onlineworkshops
#pictureframing
#rivercraneframing
#smallbusinessowner
#twickenham
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Preparing to draw lines with a split nib pen. One

Preparing to draw lines with a split nib pen. One line at a time. Perfect, quiet peaceful work.#frenchwashlines
#bespokeframing
#washlinesonmounts
#mindfulness
#peacefulworkplace
#splitnibpen

This is how I chop wood for framing (free tutorial

This is how I chop wood for framing (free tutorial) 👇🏻I use a combination of using a Morso in my workshop to chop wood and ordering wood on chop service.
I recommend that my students use a chop service.Why? Because using a chop service means you:
- don't have the waste
- get the perfect lengths of wood
- the wood is cut for you, so you don't need the tools to do soThe downside is that if you like cutting wood you've eliminated that part of the process.Also, if you've never cut your own wood, you might be missing a step in the understanding of how it all works and what the measurements mean.When starting out, I teach my students to use a mitre saw. When I started out Logan produced a mitre saw. But they have removed this from their range, as many people use a chop saw instead.If you don't want to use an electric chop saw, then the Nobex is a good alternative. You can use the Nobex hand mitre saw with or without a measuring system.▶️ I have uploaded a set of videos to YouTube on how to use the Nobex with each method – link is in my bio to watch them#framingtutorial
#chopsaw
#mitresaw
#nobexsaw
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#creativehobby
#howtoframe
#howtoframeart
#diyframing
#bespokeframing
#onlinelearning
#customframes
#custompictureframing
#frameshop
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#handmadeframe
#handmadeframes
#handpaintedpictureframe
#handpaintedpictureframes
#onlineworkshop
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#pictureframing
#rivercraneframing
#smallbusinessowner
#twickenham
#twickenhamcommunity

Working on the Morso…. A good Monday exercise

Working on the Morso…. A good Monday exercise#bespokeframing
#pictureframing
#mitrechop
#morsoguillotine
#framesofinstagram

What do you do when you need some down time?I t

What do you do when you need some down time?I took two days off to do something completely different. I joined Sarah’s mosaic workshop @sarahstanleymosaics Amazing.Two days of being “in the flow” with no other thoughts except what shape do I need for that space? What colour or tone works? I’m so excited. It was so good.Loved it!Next step to grout and finish.#intheflow
#mosaicworkshop
#mosaicfun

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