Framing Contest
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Here we go.
Please vote for your favorite.
Please vote for your favorite.
January '09 Open Framing Contest
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Framing Contest
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
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Entry 1
A different take on papyrus: I was looking to create depth and dimension to float the papyrus in a cavernous space without too much gold; lots of foamcore spacers helped with the effect. The three mats were cut with reverse bevels to eliminate the white core. The shine of the black mat provides dramatic lights and shadows and the accent of teal pulled the vibrancy out of the papyrus.
Moulding: Omega 80423
Mats: Artcare 8025 Real Teal
Mats: Artcare 8012 Brushed Onyx (background and 2 mats)
Hinged: S-hinges mulberry and wheat starch (4 total)
Glass: Mirogard Preservation
A different take on papyrus: I was looking to create depth and dimension to float the papyrus in a cavernous space without too much gold; lots of foamcore spacers helped with the effect. The three mats were cut with reverse bevels to eliminate the white core. The shine of the black mat provides dramatic lights and shadows and the accent of teal pulled the vibrancy out of the papyrus.
Moulding: Omega 80423
Mats: Artcare 8025 Real Teal
Mats: Artcare 8012 Brushed Onyx (background and 2 mats)
Hinged: S-hinges mulberry and wheat starch (4 total)
Glass: Mirogard Preservation
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Entry 2
This is a guitar autographed by the band U2. It is mounted with pre-formed rods (thanks for the tip on the Grumble) on a mocha seude with a straw seude inlay. These are then mounted to a double layer of Gatorboard. The frame is Studio's Ambience line # 245-073 Honey Maple Veneer on top of a 3" black oak box. The cd is U2's "18 singles" which is a great album if your a U2 fan by the way.
This is a guitar autographed by the band U2. It is mounted with pre-formed rods (thanks for the tip on the Grumble) on a mocha seude with a straw seude inlay. These are then mounted to a double layer of Gatorboard. The frame is Studio's Ambience line # 245-073 Honey Maple Veneer on top of a 3" black oak box. The cd is U2's "18 singles" which is a great album if your a U2 fan by the way.
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Entry 3
This frame was a lot of fun to build. The Frame is Larson 683IB, top mat Crecent 7114 Carbon Black, and the housing for the idol is linned with Franks 2300. I used Pathtrace to design the shape of the idol, and cut the opening slightly larger than the actual idol. The customer wanted to be able to remove the piece. It's hung on a small post that sits at the back of the housing. The Fall-out from the opening was saved and a decorative drawer pull was mounted to/thru the center. I then attached 4 registration key's that slid along the sides of the idol when it was in place. These key's allowed the edges of the opening to become practically invisible when in place.
This frame was a lot of fun to build. The Frame is Larson 683IB, top mat Crecent 7114 Carbon Black, and the housing for the idol is linned with Franks 2300. I used Pathtrace to design the shape of the idol, and cut the opening slightly larger than the actual idol. The customer wanted to be able to remove the piece. It's hung on a small post that sits at the back of the housing. The Fall-out from the opening was saved and a decorative drawer pull was mounted to/thru the center. I then attached 4 registration key's that slid along the sides of the idol when it was in place. These key's allowed the edges of the opening to become practically invisible when in place.
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Entry 4
This was done by hand cutting the top mat using a green silky & moss point green.
I cut the center out of a green silky then taped the center back in
Then took the moss point green & cut same size center taped center back in..
Then laid them on top of each other and taped them together
I took an alto ez mat cutter set the blade for the double thick depth started to cut the irregular lines in the board from the back.
Then seperated everyother cut out and put them back together like a puzzle using acid free linen tape.
the bottom mat was a1143 linen mat
simple classic 3/4" wood frame
Glass.
14"x18"
This was done by hand cutting the top mat using a green silky & moss point green.
I cut the center out of a green silky then taped the center back in
Then took the moss point green & cut same size center taped center back in..
Then laid them on top of each other and taped them together
I took an alto ez mat cutter set the blade for the double thick depth started to cut the irregular lines in the board from the back.
Then seperated everyother cut out and put them back together like a puzzle using acid free linen tape.
the bottom mat was a1143 linen mat
simple classic 3/4" wood frame
Glass.
14"x18"
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Entry 5
Frame: G&G W441040100 Walnut
Fillets: Decor 9176 Gotham
Mats: Crescent 7114 Carbon Black
Glass: Museum glass
Frame size: 20x16
Frame: G&G W441040100 Walnut
Fillets: Decor 9176 Gotham
Mats: Crescent 7114 Carbon Black
Glass: Museum glass
Frame size: 20x16
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Entry 7
Italian mask made from papermache.
Omega Frame
Double mat + backing mat
Mounted utilizing the straps passed through the back.
Box by Gemeni
Italian mask made from papermache.
Omega Frame
Double mat + backing mat
Mounted utilizing the straps passed through the back.
Box by Gemeni
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Entry 8
It measured 34 x 79 (I included a picture of me standing next to it for a comparison, I'm 6'1")and consisted of a fabric covered backing and 1.5 inch deep custom wrapped liner, Omega 79388 gold with 79423 Intaglio. I wired the scroll in place and glazed with acrylic. The face of the gold frame protruded through the opening of the dark outer frame giving it some nice depth
It measured 34 x 79 (I included a picture of me standing next to it for a comparison, I'm 6'1")and consisted of a fabric covered backing and 1.5 inch deep custom wrapped liner, Omega 79388 gold with 79423 Intaglio. I wired the scroll in place and glazed with acrylic. The face of the gold frame protruded through the opening of the dark outer frame giving it some nice depth
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Entry 9
This is my "Window Frame". My task was to "make it look like you're looking through a window."
This is my "Window Frame". My task was to "make it look like you're looking through a window."
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Entry 10
Thinking Outside the Shadowbox
Nurre Caxton Moulding (can't remember which)
Handwrapped mounting boards (natural burlap)
Various Mounts using EZ-Tach products
Instead of building a deep shadowbox to hold tools,
we reversed our thinking and allowed the tools to
come forward out of the frame. Extra tools were allowed
to spill out on to display shelf.
Thinking Outside the Shadowbox
Nurre Caxton Moulding (can't remember which)
Handwrapped mounting boards (natural burlap)
Various Mounts using EZ-Tach products
Instead of building a deep shadowbox to hold tools,
we reversed our thinking and allowed the tools to
come forward out of the frame. Extra tools were allowed
to spill out on to display shelf.
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Entry 11
A customer brought in everything he had collected while attending the RNC Convention in Minnesta. It was a great project to work on because the customer really allowed us to take the design to the next level. The whole concept of the stars through out the piece was to be able to use show off the confetti that was dropped during the convention. All the stars are backed with confetti he gathered. Also on display are a few of the ballons that were dropped, and as well as pictures of McCain and his wife Cindy.
Moulding: 1 1/4 width frame from PFI that has a black matte finish to it. (25 3/4 x 26)
Mats: Openings are double matted with C1626 Lapis Blue, and B8552 Carmine Red. While a few of the objects are top mounted on A4147 Digital White
Glass: True View Conservation Clear Glass
A customer brought in everything he had collected while attending the RNC Convention in Minnesta. It was a great project to work on because the customer really allowed us to take the design to the next level. The whole concept of the stars through out the piece was to be able to use show off the confetti that was dropped during the convention. All the stars are backed with confetti he gathered. Also on display are a few of the ballons that were dropped, and as well as pictures of McCain and his wife Cindy.
Moulding: 1 1/4 width frame from PFI that has a black matte finish to it. (25 3/4 x 26)
Mats: Openings are double matted with C1626 Lapis Blue, and B8552 Carmine Red. While a few of the objects are top mounted on A4147 Digital White
Glass: True View Conservation Clear Glass
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Thanks for all the entries. Do to time constraints I will be stepping down from running the framing contest. If you are interested in taking over please PM me at FrameMakers.
I set up separate Grumble and Photobucket accounts that I can pass on to the next contest chairman.
Dave
I set up separate Grumble and Photobucket accounts that I can pass on to the next contest chairman.
Dave
Dave
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
Wow! They are all great and it's difficult to choose just one.
Congratulations to all who entered. You are all winners.
Congratulations to all who entered. You are all winners.
They are all good>>> evryone applaud..
The guitar is very good
The scroll really nice too
number 6
nice job ,,,
But just so you know. It may have been better if you would turn the ribbon bar rightside up (it is upside down) & the Bronze star probably should be placed to the left first then the Army Commedation.
If this is for a customer you migt contact them & at least flip the ribbon bar.
This was not intended to be a slam. Don't take it that way.
The guitar is very good
The scroll really nice too
number 6
nice job ,,,
But just so you know. It may have been better if you would turn the ribbon bar rightside up (it is upside down) & the Bronze star probably should be placed to the left first then the Army Commedation.
If this is for a customer you migt contact them & at least flip the ribbon bar.
This was not intended to be a slam. Don't take it that way.
Even after a year these threads are wonderful resources to look back too. Nice job framers.
Reviewing this I noticed that #5 even though nicely done. You put the ribbon bar in up side down....Silver star ribbon being the highest award should have first in the top left...
Wanta B.Framer
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
my vote would have been for entry #3. It took me a couple of seconds to realize that image one and image two were of the same framing project. What an inventive project! It's like something out of Indiana Jones. 