New York Frame Maker?

[Jim Miller]

A customer of mine from Manhassett, New York asked if I could build a hand-carved & finished wood frame. Not I, said the Little Red Framer.

His email description calls for a finished wood frame with decorative details common only to gilded frames -- I told him those decorative features are made of gesso, and then applied to the wood frame, which is then gilded. I also told him that I do not possess the hand-carving expertise he requires.

Anybody know a very good "from scratch" hand-carved frame builder in the New York area? Please give me contact information and I will forward it to my customer.

 

[Cliff Wilson]

Jim, Mapquest couldn't find Manhassett??

Is it near the city? If so, AMCI is there and will do most any custom design. You might try them?

 

[Bob Shirk MCPF]

Jim,

In our little burg there is a cabinet maker of the old world style who would take on this kind of a job. His name is James B. Small. He works only with hand tools. He makes beautiful furniture and mirror frames mosty in cherry and walnut. Call him at 717-532-4659. You can tell him I sent you.

 

[Jerry Ervin]

AMCI is in New York and they make beautiful stuff.

 

[Jerry Ervin]

opps

 

[Baer Charlton]

Originally posted by Jim Miller:
I told him those decorative features are made of gesso,

Gesso?

Man! how things have changed since I got MY CPF.

 

[DGBuck]

Jim,

Try:
New Look 718-392-8784
Rhonda Feinman 800-297-1566
Regence 800-233-7413

AMCI can probably do it, but their strong point is not carving.

 

[Bogframe]

Frames of Elegance or AMCI would be my two choices.

 

[Jim Miller]

Thanks to all for your suggestions. I have responded to the customer with contact info for all of these possible sources.