Embroidery & Needlework Framing

If reflection on your framed needlework is of concern to you, Non-Reflective glass is not the answer. It is a wonderful product for use in houses, in particular bathrooms, where light is welcome, but clarity is not, but for needlework and works on paper the effects can be disastrous!

Non-reflective glass

 Yes, it does stop reflection because of it’s etched surface, but the etched surface also accelerates the damage from UV rays. The UV rays enter the framed piece, and “bounce around” inside the frame before escaping, therefore doing more damage to your needlework than plain, clear glass! It also makes the framed needlework blurry, especially on 3D pieces. Why would you spend so much time on your beautiful ribbon work, only to have it framed and not be able to see the fine detail?

The good news is there is a much better alternative. Tru-Vue Museum Glass offers 99% UV protection as well as incredible clarity. This glass is virtually invisible.  Once shown this amazing product, most of our clients choose to use it in their needlework frames. You need to (not!) see it for yourself to believe it!

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All too often we pull apart a frame, only to find a disaster like this one. This silkscreen on T-shirt material has been stapled onto MDF, has been ripped because of the pressure from the staples, and the framer has even drawn and written instructions on the actual artwork!

Can you imagine this being your precious needlework? Wouldn’t you be devastated?

It’s not worth the risk. Ensure your picture framer is qualified - look for the letters after their name on their business card – MCPF, CPF, CGF or GCF.

Congratulations to June Carey, winner of our $500 Fine Conservation Framing prize!

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A big “Thank You” to Cheryl and Michael for bringing in their beautiful needlework for me to frame. It’s always such a pleasure to complete a piece that can take literally years to create.

The photos here show the processes involved (after the threads have been tested for colourfastness) -

1) Before steam blocking

2) Hanging to dry, after day three of steam blocking…nearly there..

3) The needlework is pinned to an Alphamat Artcare foamcore board with stainless steel pearl head pins, and weighted overnight. This photo also shows the inner gold frame – there are two frames and a beaded slip.

4) The completed needlework, framed to compliment it’s detail and grandeur.

Jodie Prymke Fine Art Framing is thrilled to be exhibiting at this year’s Beating Around the Bush Stitchers Village Fair, Wednesday 18th April 2012, 10.30am – 4pm.

You will find us at Stand 18,  in the Auditorium, Immanuel College, Morphett Road, Novar Gardens.

The fair is open to the general public, as well as students from the Beating Around the Bush Convention.

Please stop by and say hello to us, Jodie and Lyn…and go into our draw to 

WIN $500 worth of Fine Conservation Framing for your needlework.

For more information about the fair or convention, please go to www.countrybumpkin.com.au