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© JANE MINTER 2013
" dark to light "
restoring old timber frames
restoring old timber frames
old timber frames + sand paper
I was kindly given a assortment of different types and sizes of old frames by a friend and artist . In the last couple of weeks I have started to restore and make good the old frames so I have a selection of frames to choose from in the future to utilize for display purposes .
As most of the paintings I sell are unframed it's also a very good opportunity to take time to enjoy mounting and framing some of my paintings .
All of the old dark frames were badly scratched so I decided to see if I could take them back to the natural timber . To remove the dark staining from the old frames I used paint/vanish remover and then sanded them down with fine sand paper ...time consuming but rewarding. . I've yet to decide the finish ....to leave them as they are , treat them with a wax , vanish them or paint them . A couple of them I will re-stain to the original dark as I have a few small paintings that will look good with a darker frame .
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© JANE MINTER 2013
" white frames"
making good + repainted timber frames
making good + repainted timber frames
I made good some simple timber handmade frames by just cleaning , sanding and repainting them.
The rest of the old frames were painted with multiple layers with a wonderful variety of colours blue, pink and white , and gold so it took longer to sand them down and repaint them . You have to be patience and very gentle when sanding to be careful not to damage or reshape the frames . As each frame is different with various sections and moulds to create uniformity I decided to paint them a neutral colour . I used an acrylic white paint with a satin finish . I choose to handpaint them with a fine flat acrylic / oil brush . An alternative would have been to air brush them which would have given an excellent finish .
Most of the frames were in reasonable condition but a few still need fixing at the corners before I start restoring them .
It would be good to hear if any one else refurbishes and utilizes old frames .
© JANE MINTER 2013
" white frames"
Dear Jane, in Turin, where I lived 22 years, and here, the painters are very fond of attending the flea markets and brocanterie to find interesting frames and transforming them,as new.
RispondiEliminaA friend of Turin, went to Balon, at six in the saturday morning ... searching to have the first choice in the "novelty" of the old things!
I think it's always nice to do the relooking of the things we have at home, if there is a desire to change. Your frames are "cool " as your painting.
Such a nice friend to give you all those frames! Lucky you!
RispondiEliminaI have done a bit of this Jane and spray them with either car spray or craft spray which gives a good finish, I tend to do black and off white so I have a uniform display.
RispondiEliminaI have been collecting old frames from op-shops in a small way , sanding them and painting them white. You have been going much further than by taking them back to the wood , waxing them etc. I began before Christmas framing some of my grandchildrens' paintings as a surprise for them...they were very happy. I'm sad,to think of old frames we have thrown out in the past! The last op shop I was in said that others have begun to do the same thing so maybe I won't have the same choice. But don't do what I did last week, I came home with a modern large silver frame, then decided I liked the modern abstract and now it is hanging along with our more traditional paintings! Happy framing, Mrs A
RispondiEliminaHi, Jane,
RispondiEliminaThank u for sharing the precious info. I still remember your kids and only mounted your paintings in photos at an exhibitionʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ. Regarding my frames, depends on a show and art societies requirements. But when I have a solo exhibition one day, I'd do it like you. Pass my best wishes to your children!
Best wishes, Sadami
Oh yes I do Jane. Frames....what a passion! I love to buy old frames in markets and get them back to good again. I paint them mostly black or white , I find this is what I prefer in paintings .
RispondiEliminaWow - what a great idea! And such a great way to save money too.
RispondiEliminaI've never thought of collecting old frames before :0)
I have some old frames waiting to be re-finished when the time is right, And one of my sisters has taken up the hobby of re-finishing old furniture and frames, so I have a great source of info [and maybe frames] with her. :)
RispondiEliminaHi Rita ...you must have good memories of Turin ...Balon sounds a wonderful market to visit... when we lived in London I loved the flea / markets Portbello Camden....last time we went to Turin was to survey a hotel .......thankyou
RispondiEliminaHello Catharina I am very lucky to have such a generous friend :) ..how did your exhibition go ?
Hi Judith car spray or craft spray sound good alternatives thanks for your suggestion ..we have a compressor with a paint tin which i will try ...every year there are a few opportunities to display paintings in piazzas with the local watercolour society in the summer months...will catch up with your blog .
Hello and welcome mrs A I'm sure your grandchildren loved that you framed their drawings ... infact my youngest daughter enjoyed helping painting a few of the frames :) The solid timber frames were a bonus ...eclectic is good :) simple minimal aluminium frame are beautiful...thank you for visiting my blog.
Hi Sadami your first solo exhibition will be a wonderful event :) .. you've got a good memory ...displaying paintings for a short period with just mounts worked really well .... to display work for an extended period I feel I need to frame them ....will pass your good wishes on...my eldest daughter broke her ankle last week so painting and blogging time has been limited .
Hi Jane that's great to know :) you must have a good eye for frames ...can imagine black works really well with some of your paintings ..I really like refurbishing the frames , it is very rewarding
Hi Sandra it is a clever idea . ...finished 15 so far ... 5 more to be finished :).In the long term I'd also like to make my own frames .
Hi Katharyn I'm sure your sister will love refurbishing some frames for you ... she will definitely give you some good advice .
Howdy Jane,
RispondiEliminaA local artist in our country town restores old window frames to often frame her watercolours.
I like your style, and the old plough is fantastic.
Mike.
thanks for your kind comment and visiting my blog mike ..sounds a great idea old window frames... i guess old door frames too. ...glad you like the plough you can still find lots of beautiful old agricultural equipment here .
RispondiEliminaThis is such a good idea Jane. I have a number of old frames that with just a little bit of attention would look like new. You've inspired me :)
RispondiElimina