BESPOKE PICTURE FRAMING

I have over 20 years experience of making picture frames and use a wide variety traditional contemporary materials. I am a members of the Fine Art Trade Guild and aim for the highest level of achievement in my bespoke framing service. Framing prints, posters, originals, watercolours, oils, tapestries, cross-stitch, stamps, medals, decoupage, sports shirts, cards, photographs, pastels, I can just about frame anything - all you need to do is ask !

When you come to the gallery you can be confident that you will be given expert advice in choosing the appropriate frame so that it will enhance the presentation and also preserve your artwork.

I can offer Conservation framing, this level of framing will visually enhance your artwork and offer a high level of protection from physical and mechanical damage for approximately 20 years under normal conditions. This level of framing is suitable for collectable artwork that is to be kept for future generations such as original paintings and limited editions of moderate to high value, as well as items of sentimental value.

The basic commended level of faming will visually enhance artwork and offer a moderate level of protection from airborne pollution and handling for around five years in normal conditions. It is suitable for replaceable artwork of limited commercial and or moderate sentimental value and where visual appearance is important.

PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system. Their credible standards seek to transform the way forests are managed globally – and locally - to ensure that all of us can enjoy the environmental, social and economic benefits that forests offer. Most of the timber used in our choice of mouldings is PEFC accredited.

GLASS

Plain glass 2mm thick float glass is used on most non-conservation art pieces.

DIFFUSED PICTURE GLASS

A picture glass which is acid etched to give a non glare, diffused finish. Useful for large posters and artwork without mounts.  Diffused glass is acid etched on one side.

CONSERVATION CLEAR - SPECIALIST GLASS

Conservation Clear is an ideal choice for framing original art, limited prints and other valued works of art.  It enhances the true colours of the art work and more importantly blocks 99.9% of harmful UV light. Ultraviolet rays in everyday light take a toll on artwork. Paper can become faded, discoloured, and brittle, causing irreversible damage that ruins the artwork. Conservation Clear framing glass withUV Protection acts as a sunscreen for artwork, blocking most harmful light rays and helps protect framed pieces, keeping them fresh and attractive for years longer than regular glass.

AR REFLECTION FREE - SPECIALIST GLASS

Deeply framed artwork, such as multiple-mat and shadowbox presentations, require reflection-free viewing. This advanced technology deposits precisely controlled layers of highly energised metal oxides onto an Extra Clear lower iron substrate. The result is consistent, durable quality and the most attractive display for artwork.