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#FineArtisanWorkshop - Case Study: Collectable Cards

30/8/2015

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Collectable memorabilia offers some unique framing challenges. As well as framing them appropriately, conservation must be considered.
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This collection of boxer's career cards were double-sided which prevented the use of tapes and adhesives. They could have been held in place and mounted using different methods including using archival plastic sleeves or corner pockets. Our client was not keen on these since they would be visible and could be distracting. Instead we mounted the cards holding them in place with a tray method, this way they were viewable in near entirety and easily removable.
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For 20 boxing cards and also a gold title card, a particular multi-aperture mount pattern was requested by our client. The pattern was a dynamic shape and worked very well with the sports and boxing theme.

Our client decided on a black conservation mount with black cotton core, which complimented the colourful boxing images.
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A gold metal leaf slip was added to the smooth, traditionally shaped, matt black lacquer frame to opulently define the inside edge. UV filtered glass was used to reduce fading with an anti-reflective coating for optimum clarity.
A strong and bold design, shape and pattern is a successful way to display a valuable collection of sports cards and other memorabilia.

Contact us with your custom framing requirements. Visit our client space at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers to see our large range of frames and finishes.

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#FineArtisanWorkshop - Case Study: Custom Alterations

27/8/2015

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Slight alterations to frames can have impressive effects. For this 20th Century Impressionist painting  of Montmartre by Charles Malle, we created a frame to our client's specifications.
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We began with various hand finished samples to decide on shape, width and colour combinations. The final combination chosen was a large frame with a wide frieze between raised astragals with a pale grey and white distressed paint finish.
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Our client, however, decided a slightly deeper tone was needed, so we replaced the pale grey with a  darker, bluer hue.
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The colour alteration created a bolder frame with the darker frieze enhancing the whiteness of the astragals, which then brought out the cool tones in the painting. Our client was very pleased with the result.
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Contact us with your custom framing requirements. Visit our client space at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers to see our large range of frames and finishes.
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#FineArtisanInspired - Copper is the Cat's Meow

15/3/2015

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Presenting the new Copper frame collection at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers, they are ab-so-lute-ly the Cat's Pajamas!
The Copper collection are created with 100% FSC Ayous frame mouldings,  finished with Copper foils on a trafila base from Italy in Art Deco style profiles.
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The warmth and exuberance of these mouldings compliments the rich sepia tones of old family photographs which we have been framing for our new copper inspired window display.

You can create pleasing formations with groups of photographs like the flower formation below which takes advantage of their various sizes and dimensions. Photos can be mounted using multi-aperture window mounts or float mounted to display the photos in their entirety. When framing traditionally printed photography it is important to use the highest quality mount board.

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The various types of photographic processes need to be considered to properly conserve photography. Alternatively you can have copies of your old photographs made which opens up the framing possibilities and allows for a greater choice of mount board colours.

The old family carte de visite photographic portraits we have been framing date from the early 20th Century. The Art Deco style of the copper frames enhances these photographs beautifully, delivering a sympathetic traditional style with a contemporary feel.
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We have been framing some exotic flamingo illustrations by Shelley Revill which also work splendidly with our copper collection. The depth of the copper colour emphasises the confident hot colours in the illustrations while the solid simple form is ideal for modern simple shapes.

When framing Limited Edition Prints such as these, we advise to frame to at least Conservation Framing standard.
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Here's a little more Copper inspiration for you with this dreamy romantic video - Dulux 2015 Colour of the Year 'Copper Blush' video with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Visit our Client Space at Fine Artisan Conservation Framers to view the Copper collection.

We hope you find our copper frames most agreeable as they are the Bee's Knees!
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