Archive for the ‘Custom Finishing’ Category
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Wherein we address another age old dilemma for custom picture framers:
Moulding Discontinued; No Stock Available
You've got the corner sample, but you can't make the frame. Enter The Frame Maker's custom finishing services under the direction of scenic artist John Hiemstra.
This blue patina picture frame moulding was perfect for one of ...
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Monday, March 16th, 2009
Sometimes even we can't get what you want, or maybe not in in time. That's when our assembled custom milling & custom finishing services come into play at The Frame Maker.
Sorting through photos over the weekend reminded us of two small custom framing projects from 2008 that deserve mention for ...
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Here are pictures of the finished prototype frames utilizing resawn & scrap pieces of fine hardwoods. We published progress pictures of these mouldings in last post, and now here you can see some of the best looking recycling projects around today.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Here are some pics of the maple picture frame moulding we had custom milled for Xu Bing's 135" paper piece from the Artist's Respond! show at MCASD.
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009
We've been making a lot of of one-of-a-kind frames since the first of the year, utilizing new materials and local artisans to both prototype new ideas and improve on the classic picture frame design elements we're known for in San Diego.
As Southern California's fine art framer, The Frame Maker has ...
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