We have been framing for customers, artists and
the gallery trade for many years, to a standard more than acceptable to artists hanging
work in the Royal Academy as well as the top local galleries, and at the same or
better prices than charged inferior "jobbing" framing elsewhere. Unlike the home
or "garage framers" that abound, we are fully insured and hold good
stocks of all consumables like glass, mount board and frame mouldings. Trust your framing
to people who know what they are doing. We have many years experience in all types of
framing, and make up to 15,000 frames per year for shop customers, artists and online
customers.
What can be framed?
Artwork: Paintings, pastels,
charcoal, pencil drawings, plans, maps, prints, watercolour, photographs etc. 3D
objects: Coins, Medals, decoupage, football shirts, collectibles, special
presentation items. Fabric: Stitchwork, tapestry, rugs, silk and silk
paintings, batik, tea-towels etc. Dry Mounting: We can dry
mount photos, prints etc as required for framing or display. Some of the pictures on
this page might give you an idea of other things that we can frame for you!
Unusual Items
we take framing seriously
- but that doesn't mean it cant be fun!
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We can frame Plates and ceramics like this (by Uri
Geller) A deep case frame with round mounts and also a glass back (this one featured
in Southestern Framer, an American professional art and frame magazine) |
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Apron from TV's "ready Steady Cook" Signed by the cast and
crew - in a 25mm solid ash moulding. |
One Hour Framing - Bespoke Framing
Our
One Hour Framing
service is available from 10am to 4pm daily
for retail customers. Usual turnaround for standard framing is one week, although we can
usually accomodate next day or same day if urgent. We aim to suit your requirements.
All frames are made to Fine Art Trade Guild specifications. We keep large stocks of mount
board and mouldings, displayed at our framing counter to suit all tastes and budgets.
Treasured memories
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First Shoes, with complimentary mount, set in a white finished tulipwood
case moulding |
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Corn sculpture with documents - corn sculpture set back in a
lightweight teak finish contract moulding with gold sight edge. |
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Some things are just special! Dry Mounted childs prayer in Pale cream
mount, 1/2" plain wood frame, custom coloured. |
Artists Framing
We frame for a very large number of Cornwall's
artists. We can supply frames for self fit (fit your own pictures) in any quantities
required, or provide a full service. We can also supply plain timber frames for artists to
colour themselves. We have in stock one of the largest ranges of mouldings in the area,
and many of thesed are exclusive to us. We can normally match any moulding.
Sports Shirts
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Signed Queensland rugby shirt. Black slimline case frame no mount |
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circa 1930 rugby shirt in a limed ash case frame with nightshade
window mount |
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England shirt & tie, metal (aluminium) finish case frame and
window mount. |
More information on our Sport Shirt frames here |
Heirlooms
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A sporran mounted onto tartan (supplied by the customer) in a classical
style deep case frame with a bevelled deep black spacer, and a pewter finish
silver slip/sight edge to match the metal of the object inside, finished in a satin
black 50mm wide pine reverse profile moulding. |
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Medal cases - we can make these with opening backs, if required, so that
the medals can be worn with pride at the appropriate times and safely displayed at home
protected from dust and interference in a custom made frame. We are pleased to be able to
match any regimental, squadron or generic service colours required from our large
range of mount boards. |
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Set of NASA complete Apollo space mission badges.In a
25mm wide and 22 mm deep aluminium frame with spacer between the badges
and the mounts, with a double circular window slate blue mount. |
Conservation and preservation Framing
We regularly frame and mount for museums in
standard, acid free and conservation grade materials as specified (we can always advise).
3D and decoupage
also see our frame
cases and display frames info here
Mounts
Mounts are available in all
regular sizes and colours off the shelf to fit stock sized frames at regular image sizes. We have an online mount facility here
Custom Mounts We also custom
cut individual mounts, including ovals, circular, multi window etc.
Quantity Mount Cutting Trade
mount cutting for artists and galleries is one of our long established services. We can
supply mounts with or without backing.
Fit and Wrap service For the
trade, or artists publishing their own prints we can also fit the print into the mounts,
back and wrap individually ready for resale.
Glass & Mirror, Re-Glazing and Frame Repairs
Large stocks of top quality picture float glass
and mirror up to full sheet size available. We can usually cut glass and mirror
while you wait. We also re-glaze pictures and mirrors. We stock non-reflective glass,
clear acylic styrene, and also suitable backing materials for all pictures and mirrors
(Kraft board, Corricor, MDF etc). All glass is machine cut for accuracy on an S4000
machine. We can reglaze and repair damaged frames, including new fittings/hangings, dust
seals etc.
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Gallery Framing
Many artists, at the request of galleries, specify white finish frames
in "the local style". Shown left is an original painting on board,
surface mounted onto a white backing board in a deep profile (50mm) obeche wood
"box" frame finished in white acrylic |
Fabrics
We use a stretching machine to lightly
stretch/square up needlework etc as required. This process adds a little time to the job,
but it is well worth it. Fabrics may then be mounted for framing in various ways
appropriate to the subject (stretched over MDF, stretched over padding, stretcher bars, or
mounted on adhesive acid-free board). We cannot guarantee to get any fabric (particularly
needlework) perfectly square however!
Restoration
Cleaning and restoration work on clients jobs is
done by the well known expert Mr. Warren Fisher who has many
years experience in art and restoration. Times for return and rates vary according
to the job, but quote is always given first.
Stretching
We can stretch canvases (paintings etc) and many
fabrics onto stretcher bars for framing. We are also listed with Angel Digital as
specialists who can stretch new large format canvas prints for framing.
Retail and Trade Discounts & Services
Discounts start at 10% off for
2 or more frames for anyone, full trade prices start at quantities of 20 frames or more,
although this is flexible for regular customers. (including artists and galleries) We are
seldom beaten on overall price/value/quality, and unlike many newer competitors locally we
are extremely reliable for delivery times quoted, and quality delivered.
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