Tailor-made frames to compliment
your artwork & your space.
From natural wood to anti reflective glass,
we use the finest materials to handcraft your frames
We custom-make a natural wood frame and sand it to ensure an even and smooth finish.
This method embraces all the “flaws” and “imperfections” in the wood and highlights them as being part of what makes the product unique rather than perfect.
Our natural wood range includes: Obeche, Beech, Kiaat, Ash, Maple, Oak and many more that can be sourced regionally.
For stained frames, we use raw Obeche wood which is sanded and then stained to match one of the many colours that can be created from mixing the primary colours together.
Once the wood has been stained, it receives a final coat of sealer to protect the wood from the elements.
This product is named Show Grain as the actual grain of the wood shows through the paint.
This effect is achieved when raw Obeche wood is sanded, joined and then spray-painted with Duco spray paint. This method ensures an even finish throughout.
A wide range of colours can be achieved through the spectrum, simply bring us a sample and we will match it is as closely as possible.
Raw wood is treated with layers of primer and paint that fill the natural grain in the wood, achieving a silky smooth finish. A wide range of colours can be achieved through the spectrum, simply bring us a sample and we will match it as closely as possible.
We stock, and can source, a wide range of synthetic mouldings. These mouldings are made out of synthetic wood and emulate the look of a wooden frame.
This extremely specialised process begins with the raw Obeche moulding. It is then spray-painted and the process of hand foiling the frame begins.
Thin layers of gold or silver foil are gently placed onto the moulding using shellac as an adhesive. A thin layer of treatment is then applied to the foil to change the colour into the desired end result.
This hand-made finish takes days to complete and as a result an extended turn-around can be expected when choosing this option.
We offer a wide range of smooth aluminium frames in various colours and sizes. Come in and chat to a consultant to find the right one for your artwork.
Small pieces of double-sided archival tape are placed at even spaces around the edge of the artwork. The artwork is then strapped to a backing board by pulling the adhesive tape around the back of the board and then adhering it once tight.
This method can be archival or non-archival depending on the backing board used.
This method means that the artwork will never be completely flat as it allows for organic movement as it responds to temperature fluctuations.
The artwork is adhered to the back of a window mount board using small segments of archival tape. A backing board is then adhered to the back, along one edge, allowing the window mount to swing open for easy removal of the artwork.
This method can be archival or non-archival depending on the backing/mount board used. This method means that the artwork will never be completely flat as it allows for organic movement as it responds to temperature fluctuations.