Discerning customers will love our latest range of frame choices made from quality timber mouldings specially produced for our supplier, and finished in  Farrow and Ball paint finishes- click here

Ask about our ranges of solid American Ash, Oak,  and Tulipwood natural wood mouldings. We also always have African Obeche  And now our new line in Beech and Oak wood frames.

Our Wizard 8000 CMC (Computerized mount cutter) was ordered in 2005 and it was the first in Cornwall, and one of only a handful in the UK and Europe. One day every quality picture framer will be using one of these...

Enrique Lopez

Long term customers of our bespoke service have loved the Enrique Lopez Spanish frame mouldings we have had over the last ten years. You can still order frames these beautiful mouldings whilst UK stocks last. But please don't leave it to late.

About us - Established since  1994, and online 8 years....  

We have been in Penzance for around fifteen years. Starting at Trereife Park, then the old Bateman's market (now Penzance home hardware), our first shop was at 19 Causewayhead, we then spent a year on Market Jew Street before moving up to 1 High Street in 2002.

Do you need something framing, or do you simply want to buy a frame?.  We sell frames in many standard sizes, into which you can easily fit your own artwork, photo, certificate etc. Our main work is the bespoke framing service. 

We make it easy for you -If you have never had a picture framed, it can be a bit daunting walking into some framers shops. There is a bewildering array of choices and you don't know where to start, and then  its hard to guess what the price will be until your picture has been measured up. So its always best to bring your artwork with you!  We'll give you a price there and then. All our pricing is controlled by Estlite software and not  the TSAR system*

*That Seems About Right" 

All frames made for you are fitted with a liner and dust seals, and come complete with fittings and cord or wire and are ready to hang. We will even advise on the best type of picture hook, and supply them if you ask!  See our Framing Standards here

How long to make you frame? We are usually around 7-10 working days, but if you are in a hurry, let us know and we'll probably be able to help. Turnaround time goes up  when we are busy and down when we are quieter, and we also have an internet framing and mount cutting side which is actually about half of our total business. This is often why you may see us still here at 10 at night.

There is a big difference between buying a frame, and having something framed. If we frame your picture or photo or artwork, we will always use suitable materials. In almost all frames it is very important to avoid acidity - think of the frame as an "acid free zone". Old fashioned backing materials have their place, but the majority of our work is now finished with the latest materials and with up-to-date know how. (hardboard and MDF are old hat if you want to preserve your art these days!)  We only offer fully acid free or conservation mounts and materials in framing orders we take over the shop counter. The Art-Bak backing boards we use are acid free, and good for 300 years protection. So our frames preserve your pictures, photos or artwork, as well as presenting them to their best.  Its a no-brainer really.

How much does a frame cost? For an average straightforward frame its surprisingly reasonable, specially when you consider the work and time that goes into your frame, and the machinery and expertise involved in doing the job properly.

You can own a unique bespoke item, made specially.  If budget is an issue we can always find alternatives, or you can choose from our ready made frames.

We are Partners in the LIFE System Mark    L.I.F.E. is the international group of Local Independent Framing Experts. To read more about LIFEsm see here  we are also members of the UK Framers Forum and JGF.

We have the latest computer controlled mount cutting equipment, and framing equipment from the UK, Italy, Denmark and the US, and highly skilled and experienced framers.

Our Point of Sale computerised pricing system, BBest®, gives you the best value or choice, and an instant quote.