Desk Top Frame for 2 sided print

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The following is purported to be a print from the original Guttenberg (sp?) press. I think the authentication document says it was printed in 1530. I needed to frame it for conservation allowing for EASY viewing of both sides. Customer did NOT want it hanging on the wall.

I encapsulated it in two sheets of mylar, then rag (B8677), then Artcare FC for spacer then another sheet of the same rag. TV CC glass on both sides. The whole package wrapped in Lineco alluminum frame seal tape.

The customer wanted the frames glued back to back, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. (What if we need to get in again? :eek: ) I put small brass hinges on either side and there are screws and brackets holding the sandwich vertical in the base frame.

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This was fun! Hope I get more! :D

Cliff
 
Very nice job, Cliff!

Maybe it should be ME asking YOU for tips from now on! ;) :D

Did you use any tranquilizing medication when handling that apparently VERY valuable piece??

I once framed a "one of only 2 in existance" Limoge charger for one of my customers. It had me a nervous wreck before I finished it!! I called her no more than 30 seconds after I finished it to have her pick it up IMMEDIATELY!! (Wasn't takin' no chances of an earthquake, tsumani, or anything else while that plate was in MY gallery!!)

Framerguy
 
Framerguy, My friend who is thinking of opening a shop was here when the piece came in. He was petrified to be in the shop with it! :D

I really wasn't too worried. I put the entire package together, then disassembled it making sure everything was clean as possible as I went. Then put on brand new cotton gloves, one last sweep of the mylar with the static free brush then move the piece and reassemble. The piece wasn't exposed to the air for more than 6 - 7 seconds!

But, I DID call right away


AND, I didn't post the pictures until it was out of the shop. ;) No telling who's watching on the web. :rolleyes: Didn't want to invite any undesirables! :D

Cliff
 
Very, very impressive Cliff

Two questions:

Maybe I missed something but what are the brass hinges on the sides used for? Decoration?

Second, why did you choose glass over acrylic?

I really like it.
 
I know the answer to the brass hinges on the sides. Stupid me!

Great Job! Would you like me to send you a business card to tape on the back, uuuuummmmmm? wink
 
Cliff, Acrylic was more money and I felt the base was stable enough. I checked with the customer and the piece will be displayed on a corner table "well out of harms way." I am sure they will be turning it to see once in a while, but it isn't on a coffee table or obvious place for damage. The customer was "uncomfortable" with acrylic. Felt it was too prone to scratching.
 
SWEET JOB CLIFF!

Can you give more details. Size, frames used, $$$, how did you make the base, etc.

Speaking of insurance, the most expensive piece I've had in the shop was a Maurice Prendergast watercolor. No, I did not iron it. I designed the job, and the clients took it home until I was ready to frame it. It was in my shop in Less than a day.

Ok, so I just installed a fresh mat and Museum glass. It was already sporting a frame made by his brother Charles :eek:

[ 05-02-2003, 07:02 PM: Message edited by: lessafinger ]
 
Sorry, I should have listed moulding , etc.

The back to back frames are Larson 120 and the base is Larson 483G. Customer wanted "small and elegant" for the frames. Base was chosen to coordinate finish and accents. (Both mouldings have the blue/grey accents in them.) Upright frames are 16 1/4 x 21 3/4. viewing area is 10 1/4 x 15 3/4. the "sandwich" was made first then the base was measured and cut so that the sadwich fits into the bevel in the top of the lip. Then from the inside of the base, offset clips are screwed into the bottom of the "sandwich" with the clips wrapping around the lip of the base. Clips are placed approximately every two inches. Very stable and tight. The base is filled with FC. Debated on putting lead flashign int he base for bottom weighting, but decided against it.

Hope that was clear.

Cliff
 
Oh sorry, you asked $$$.

The mouldings were realatively small and inexpensive. I priced it in my POS as three frame jobs plus 1/2 hour extra work. Total price to custoemr $397. Actually, except for disassembling and reassembling, I wouldn't say I needed the extra time. not having to cover and put hangers on was pretty equivalent to joining them back to back.
 
You know, I have been thinking...ouch, it really hurts... :D

I think this piece should be in Decor/Framing Mag? It really is a great presentation.

Anyone know how to go about this?

best
 
Sure, Cliff.

Email John Taff at jtaff@pfpublish.com

or

call him at 314-824-5508

or

wait and he will probably read your thread and email you with details for sending it in to one of the columns.

They used to give some neat stuff for publishing your work in "You Framed What??" but I don't think they do that anymore. But, it's kinda cool to see your work in publication anyway.

Framerguy

Edit:

OK, there's too many "Cliffs" on this thread!!
I saw when I reread the thread that this was Cliff Wilson's project and I suspect that this was a sneaky way for clifpa to get one more tip out of me after I said I wasn't going to give him any more before I moved!! ;)

[ 05-05-2003, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: Framerguy ]
 
Thanks all for your comments, but it really was a pretty straight forward framing job. I posted it in part because I thought it looked kind of elegant while being quite simple. Not sure why it would be magazine material??

Thanks,
Cliff WILSON
 
Got you Tom...!

Cliff, Simple or not, its a beautiful job.

best
 
How did I miss this one? I love it. I need a closer look at the base cause I want to make one. I have that book from Columbia Publishing on making things out of leftover moulding.......this just gave me a great idea. Good work Cliff!
 
Great looking job, Cliff! I would make only one very slight adjustment. I think that the hinges are alittle too close together. Look at a door (either a door to a room or a cabinet). The spacing is further apart. Personally, I feel that the proportions would look better if this was the case here. Great job though!
 
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