Picture frame supplier needed

[woodtattoos]

Does anyone on here know of a UK company who make large wooden picture frames? I have been asked to make a personalised frame which is over A3 in size and my most recent supplier does not seem to be answering emails at the moment.

I need a handmade frame (hopefully in beech or a similar paler wood) as they don't get treated with heavy nasty varnishes which makes it difficult for me to burn designs on.

Any suggestions for websites or contacts appreciated!

Si.

[Debeadz]

There was someone on here who made me an A3 frame just before Christmas.

His username was wonkytoad, not sure if he'll be able to help?!

Otherwise i don't know. Sorry!

[woodtattoos]

There was someone on here who made me an A3 frame just before Christmas.

His username was wonkytoad, not sure if he'll be able to help?!

Otherwise i don't know. Sorry!

Aaah, yes, Monsieur Wonkytoad... I took a look at his website when he joined up, I will have another look now to see if he has what I need!

[TYP]

I have used the Ready Made Picture Frame Company before, and would recommend, I don't know if they have exactly what you want but thought it might be worth a look. I think the site is readymadepictureframe.com - hope its helpful.

[woodtattoos]

In the words of Bono, I still haven't found what I'm looking for. I need quite a specific frame really, around A3 in size made of beech or similar and hopefully with a 2 inch wide frame.

Any more suggestions for suppliers very much appreciated!!

Si.

[JBJB]

Wouldn't an ordinary high-street picture framer do one ?

You wouldn't have to pay postage then either.....

[woodtattoos]

Wouldn't an ordinary high-street picture framer do one ?

You wouldn't have to pay postage then either.....

I am off on a High Street trawl on my next day off. The only problem is a lot of frames are so heavily varnished these days that they might as well be made from plastic. They are absolute hell to burn designs into and the smell is terrible as well.

I just want a nice plain wooden frame... you wouldn't have thought it was too much to ask for!

Si.

[Kay]

wilkinsons do cheap large frames, for how cheap they are would it be worth sanding the varnish off?

[woodtattoos]

wilkinsons do cheap large frames, for how cheap they are would it be worth sanding the varnish off?

Ideally I want a nice wooden frame that I haven't had to sand down. You can't beat the feel of properly finished plain wood.

Also it's a fairly large commission so I want to get a decent frame to work on.

[Focus on Life]

I dunno if this is any help but I've bought some frames off the shelf at a garden centre made by a firm called FramePak based in Chelmsford. I specifically needed frames with depth for decoupage but they seem to do a big range of all styles of frames, some nice big sizes available & pretty reasonable prices too, not sure if theyre the finish you need though but maybe worth a looksee

Happy Hunting
Shaz x

[JBJB]

Might be worth trying Steve at Kipper Workshops?

[Blooming Felt]

I dunno if this is any help but I've bought some frames off the shelf at a garden centre made by a firm called FramePak based in Chelmsford. I specifically needed frames with depth for decoupage but they seem to do a big range of all styles of frames, some nice big sizes available & pretty reasonable prices too, not sure if theyre the finish you need though but maybe worth a looksee

Happy Hunting
Shaz x

Framepak? I'm in Chelmsford and have never heard of them - am off to check them out as I too need decent wooden frames :)

[Focus on Life]

Good Luck, I hope they fit the bill for you too. I was looking for box frames to fit multi layer decoupage pieces in & was finding it really difficult until I found these FramePak recess frames. They do the job, look pretty impressive, are inexpensive & readily available in a variety of shades - theyve sorted my problem out anyway, thats for sure!

Cheers
Shaz x
:)

[06cal23]

Hobbycraft? I know they sell frames !

[aurrida]

not sure it will help but the clubframeco.com, (cant post url yet), company supply everything to make your own. you could even make and sell yourself?

[amethyst123]

try framesandmirrors4u

they sell Framepak frames up to size 36" x 24" and also the recess frames.

[woodtattoos]

Thanks for all the suggestions... I actually think I have now found myself a supplier through eBay... who only lives around 20 miles away! Waiting for my first frame and some wood samples to arrive to play about with. This may end up being very successful indeed as the prices seem excellent and I can now collect if needed. Fingers crossed!

Si.

[JBJB]

Thanks for all the suggestions... I actually think I have now found myself a supplier through eBay... who only lives around 20 miles away! Waiting for my first frame and some wood samples to arrive to play about with. This may end up being very successful indeed as the prices seem excellent and I can now collect if needed. Fingers crossed!

Si.


Oooh, can you find out if they do box frames 6inches by 6inches?

[woodtattoos]

Oooh, can you find out if they do box frames 6inches by 6inches?

I'll ask and get back to you, JBJB!

Si.