When the sizable Hougomont first arrived at West Muiracambus, the first task was to remove the frame and brown paper backing, to see what contition the canvas was in underneath.
This is truly when the fun began. As soon as the back was removed it became apparent that back of The Hugomont’s canvas was covered in mould…
Read MoreI’m not going to go into the nitty gritty. Needless to say Events transpire. Some we would rather not transpire. Especially unfortunate ones which transpire when we’re trying to get to the end of a very long project…
Resulting in me taking a crash course in the a-fore mentioned verre eglomise, a fancy French way of saying- reverse gilding onto glass.
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Put it in writng….’ they said. Journal it and be free.
Little did they know the wrath they wrought.
Read MoreAs usual I’m playing catch up here on the blog front. Time is flying by. And I’m sure that particular point hasn’t passed any of you in the process. So in that theme, of the more recent-(ish, as in August/ September) projects I had on the go was restoring frames, and reframing work for the newly refurbished Kilconquhar Inn. Our new Locael (did I mention I moved?). But not before work on the project was complete.
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Sometimes it’s hard to face the day. It’s somehow harder when the monster frame you put together touching on three years ago, with varying difficulty, show’s up again at your door.
Read MoreIt’s been yet another shockingly long time since I update this page. But so it is. I have been trying to think of something fascinating to fill in the blank Word page and equally as a follow up to my last word- dump.
So I have chosen this. A gift I have made for my friends… a restored 18thC frame with a double aperture mount to show off their beautiful children. It’s a bit showy and bling but that’s the point.
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As we have hit 2019 its time to catch up with the loose ends. In my previous edition I promised all you ardent readers of ‘Framing Fans 2018’ that the next post would provide an in depth insight into 'making your own linen mount’. So fear no more as the 2019 episode is hear. And making a sensational linen mount is exactly what we are going to do.
Read More… and there is no window to jump out.
It may seem extreme but it’s a real problem. First try to concentrate on your breath….
Read MoreIt’s always a great joy when a customer is openly happy to hear that you hand finish frames according to their own specifications and art works. Rather than puzzled looks while their eyes glance rapidly around my chaotic workshop for some hint of a ready- made cornice.
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