Yesterday, I accomplished one of the many things on my to-do list. I took my beaded fire truck, Engine Co. 6, to Stanhope Framers in Boston to have it framed. I figured that since it's going to be exhibited in Bead International 2008, it should be well- protected. I discovered this frame shop through a series of internet searches. I wanted to do business with people who are skilled at creating museum-quality frames.
When I walked in, it looked like an average shop, but the services they provide are exceptional. Of course, it helps to know what you want. I didn't need anything fancy - just a plexi-glass shadow-box with a white background. I chose plexi that has rounded corners and a linen background. I was offered the choice of plexi with ultraviolet protection, but the salesman told me that he didn't think it was necessary since most of the threads are covered by glass beads, and the beads I used will not fade in sunlight. He also said that my fire truck will probably be sewn to the linen.
When I walked in, it looked like an average shop, but the services they provide are exceptional. Of course, it helps to know what you want. I didn't need anything fancy - just a plexi-glass shadow-box with a white background. I chose plexi that has rounded corners and a linen background. I was offered the choice of plexi with ultraviolet protection, but the salesman told me that he didn't think it was necessary since most of the threads are covered by glass beads, and the beads I used will not fade in sunlight. He also said that my fire truck will probably be sewn to the linen.
I'm confident that my beadwork will be cared for here. And, it's a good thing I took my piece in early; this frame will take 5 weeks to complete! Can't wait to see it when it's finished:)
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Cool idea! My photographer daughter has made plexi shadow boxes for many of her exhibits. Gee, I wonder if any of our local frame shops do this?
Your fire truck is gonna look real spiffy in this setup . . .
Kathy V in NM
5 weeks??? WOW!
5 weeks? They must have a lot of work on. Still it will be worth it to have your fire truck protected. It really is a marvellous piece of work
Please remember to share a picture of it when the framing is complete. OK?
I think it takes 5 weeks because it takes a long time for them to get the custom plexi-glass. I believe it is special-ordered from another company, then when it comes in, they finish the framing. All other frames are handcrafted right in the shop.
There is a little shop on our square here in town that is named "Frames and Things" where my mother took some prints she bought in England. Turns out the woman who owns the place knows NOTHING about framing or arts and crafts or ANYTHING. She just sends stuff off to be framed.
Mom didn't trust her prints with somebody she couldn't meet in person so she had to take them to another town to get that done. LOL
Sounds like it's going to look great! Can't wait to see the finished product. :)
I am looking forward to seeing your red firetruck framed. Protecting it for the exhibition is a good idea.
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Great idea - and I can't wait to see it framed!
It's going to look even more awesome!
Exciting and scary at the same time -- exciting because it will be absolutely fabulous I'm sure -- and scary to have to leave it for such a long time. Just know it will be fantastic though.
Can't wait ;)
best wishes
I hope you will show us how it looks framed :) Sounds like a really nice presentation.
If you want something done right, sometimes you have to allow the time for it to be done right and I'm sure you understand that.
Thought of you when I watched Sunday Morning on CBS this morning - they had a spot on Banksy.
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