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Natalya Murphy

Natalya Murphy

CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
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Thanks to all the folks at the PPFA convention that put up with my endless questions on how to make this frame. Given more time, we would have loved to do some fabric wrapping for it. Unfortunately, we had 4 days from when we got back from Vegas to get this puppy together so we had to settle for ragmat and Omega mouldings (relabeled under our local supplier's stock numbers). Baer scared me off Framerica's Executive Leather line with his pH testing numbers.

The bills are mylar-encapsulated. Front is a triple mat, back is a double mat, using the same colors as the bottom two mats on the front. The top mat from the front just didn't work with the design on the back of the bills. There's an extra mat on the "back" side of the frame to cover up the encapsulated mylar when the frame is opened. This last mat was cut with a slightly larger opening so as not to be visible when looking at the frame from the outside. Omega moulding, 1-3/4" charcoal scoop. Base made from the same style/color of moulding but in the next width up. Base is attached to a mirror for extra stability. 2 sides of frame held together with 1/4" rare earth magnets.

If we had another day or two we would have hinged the 2 frame sides together and routered out the base a little more so the frame would sit a little deeper in there. As is, it's rather wobbly.

Optium Museum Acrylic on both sides for best viewing and protection. Hubby gets credit for the base and frame assembly. I did the easy part - encapsulation and mats.
 

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Good job, Natalya! And to think, a couple of weeks you were e-mailing me for advice on this project....I should be e-mailing you for advice now!

Doncha just love this industry and all the knowledge that's so freely given and taught?

P.S. The magnet idea is a great one. I'm putting in my magnet order on Monday....past time.
 
Looks terrific, Natalya. I've never done a 2-sided frame, but seeing yours makes me want to get a sample done to display at my shop.

Keep up the great work!:thumbsup:
 
j Paul said:
Natalya, nice way of displaying the money.

How did you attach mirror?
Does money frame lift out, or is it attached?
What is the green felt like material between frame & base for?
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The mirror is attached with double-sided sticky stuff from the local glass company (they supplied the mirror too). The frame lifts out, and the green felt inside the base serves as scuff protection for the frame and provides a snug fit for it. We trimmed it up a little neater after the picture was taken.

My never-stops-thinking husband is already planning the next version of this frame. This time we're thinking of making the bottom of the frame wider than the other sides (a weighted frame, kinda like a weighted mat bottom). This should allow us to recess the frame lower in the base for stability and it will look like a frame with all even sides when it's in the base. We're also thinking of using rare earth magnets in the base for additional holding-down force.
 
Nat, you and Bill rock... looks great. So good having you two around last week. Wish I'd had more time to talk "nose picking wood working" with Bill. :D
 
It is Warren Buffet and you did not use a Larson frame? Is that not sacralige? I know it is spelled incorrectly but I shant give a pooh.

PL
 
I am afraid I have to admit when you said signed by Warren Buffett I read Jimmy Buffett! Then I thought why did Jimmy Buffett signed $2 bills?

Great design! Even if Jimmy didn't sign it.
 
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