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Antique Sampler

The diversity of textiles presents framers with a number of technical challenges as different forms require different framing solutions. The items need supporting and may require ‘squaring up’ without harming the original piece of work. Conservation framing materials and techniques, particularly where historic textiles are concerned, should also be used.

Here Mal Reynolds (GCF Adv) of Harlequin Frames takes you step by step through the process of framing an antique sampler. His useful advice and handy tips will help you to offer your customers a professional and decorative framing solution for their textiles, and one that will also offer the best practical solution to preventing deterioration and conserving the item for posterity. 

This is the full edition of 4Walls Issue 11 feature Mal's Masterclass of the Antique Sampler

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Box Framing a Ceramic Bowl

Three-dimensional objects come in all shapes and sizes. Each item requires a unique framing solution to ensure it remains undamaged and is firmly secured. Use of the correct framing materials is important to achieve a quality finish and creative mounting can also be employed to showcase the artefact.

Here Mal Reynolds GCF Adv. of Harlequin Frames takes you step by step through the process of framing a Clarice Cliff style ceramic bowl. In addition to offering his handy tips to ensure a perfect box frame, he’ll demonstrate some clever finishing touches to inspire you to upsell and wow your customers with a creative framing solution to display their own artefacts. 

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4Walls Issue 12

 

 

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Framing of a Military Cross Awarded to Cameron H McIntosh

Introduction

Cameron H McIntosh was awarded the Military Cross on 2nd March 1917.

At the time of WWI the MC was second only to the Victoria Cross in terms of gallantry and was awarded to officers.  With the introduction of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in 1993 the MC became the third-level military decoration and was eligible for award to other ranks of the British Armed Forces.  The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces". In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be awarded posthumously.

The decoration comprises a silver cross with straight arms with the Royal Cypher in centre, the  obverse is plain. The ribbon is central stripe of deep purple flanked by equally sized stripes of white.

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Framed for Freedom

As part of the national and international Magna Carta 800th Anniversary celebrations, the Cathedral is pleased to announce that it will be holding a ‘Magna Carta Dinner’ in the magnificent Nave on Friday 5th June, 2015. The dinner is a fundraising event and will be hosted by the Dean and will include an auction.  My involvement in this event was to frame a facsimile of the Magna Carta, on vellum, which is to be auctioned on Friday 5th June hopefully raining a substantial amount for the fabric fund of the Cathedral.

 

An article entitled 'Framed for Freedom' is to be published in the June issue of the Fine Art Trade Guild's publication 'Art Business Today' an unabridged version can be read by clicking below.

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