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Frames and matts
By way of a progress report, and subtle reminder to get printing.
After an exhaustive search, and an examination of quite a few samples, I’ve settled on an extruded aluminium frame, which I’ve now ordered. Their finish is best described as satin aluminium, and they have a narrow 9mm profile, so are very unobtrusive. The matting card will be off-white, described as Antique White. I find that it helps lift light tones within the print, particularly warm toned monochrome prints, without distracting from any colour in the prints displayed. |
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Dave, are you intending to use this combination for all prints yopu wish to frame? I'm interested because following our extension earlier this year I have some wall space to fill and in the past have kind of standardised on a marrow black aluminuim frame with Antique white matt (Daler probably). The fames tended to come from B&Q.
I have had good reports regarding the Neilson range - be interesting to hear peoples views and ideas of best on-line suppliers. How many people use museum or conservation board by the way? Andrew
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Lion do a product similar to Nielsen and in addition provide a "chop service" whereby they'll cut it to size for you. Very quick and efficient. www.lionpic.co.uk
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We have use wood frames for the EMMG exhibitions, but these start to look a bit battered after a years use, so I decided aluminium would be better for our purpose. I brought several samples in different finishes and decided the light colour of would be better for public exhibition use. Its the picture I want to emphasise rather than the frame. They have the added advantage of being fitted with quick release spring retainers that are easier to assemble/disassemble than the wood frame pins. I'm off to hang the EMMG exhibition at Bedford Museum this morning, so if you are in the area, it's there for June. |
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Dave
I'm only half an hour away from Bedford so will call in - this weekend though is taken up with a fishing match and 20/20 cricket at the Oval with my Lad! 20 films in the darkroom looking at me reproachfully everytime I venture in!!! Andrew
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I purchased a quanity of the very same frames for my own use some years ago and they are very effective for displaying mono prints in galleries and for exhibition use. I also have a few of them on my walls at home! An excellent choice Dave Neil.
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I buy Nielson frames from www.fastframes.com - they nearly always deliver next day and so far have not let me down. All my gallery stuff is in them. Had no complaints so far...
Mark
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I'll add my support for FastFrames as well; ordered 20 frames on Monday, they arrived Tuesday - good service!
They were all Nielsen Classic Frosted Silver (A2 and A3) - all arrived superbly packed and completely undamaged. I'm still using up an old stock of conservation board, but plan on trying out Brittania Mounts for the next lot I think, or maybe from Lion, not sure yet, so any feedback on experiences with either is welcome.
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Mark, can you please confirm the link. It takes you to sewing machine accessories.
Did you mean http://www.fastframes.co.uk/? Bill |
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