Frame it...

[scblonndie]

Oh mahhh gahh.... The first picture in post four has just isnpired me to clear a wall in my room and make a new arrangment.

[smartarse]

thanks adorefaith

lol scblonndie, it has inspired me grately too. got a wall that needs revamping and couldnt decided what to do with it.... till i came across this thread. must be a reason and waaa laaa! .

[adorefaith]

so glad everyone is inspired as i am by these images....

[joues-rouges]

one of my favorite blogs desire to inspire (http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/) just posted something on this. Great pictures. Let me share my favorite, for the rest, please follow the link.

by Paul Costello.

The black on black and white french matting looks so chic

[adorefaith]

yes...desire to inspire is one of my favourites too..
you'll probably notice that it is a source in all my previous posts......

[joues-rouges]

These are from the author of Bloesom (who I love because she is not only chic, but lives in KL, Malaysia where I am from and spent most of my childhood) who is currently guest blogging on Design Sponge http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/guest-blog

img_q4_snowdenflood_1.jpg

The above design is by Leanne of Snowden Flood. And this is her own home
While not neccessary my style I like the way she uses not only different frames but different mats (or in some cases not at all) and different subject matter.

[smartarse]

charming

[Aby]

Just discovered this thread!
I'm actually re-decorating my appartement and this's so great and inspiring.

[adorefaith]

^


desiretoinspire

[adorefaith]

same source

[adorefaith]

same again

[ChrissyM]

i like the idea of empty frames on the wall but i don't know if i would be able to pull it off in my own space...

maybe i could..

who knows

thanks for the new pics adorefaith

[gius]

awesome thread

can i get any opinions on framing fabrics ??
i have some small 6" x 6" fabrics that i'll put up in a few galleries

usually i'd do it like this picture:
http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/330...9265953_rs.jpg
it's the artwork behind mat board.. leaving out the extra (black) border around it as well as the glass
this works well for thin fabrics..

this time though, i have a few tweeds.. fairly thick fabric
and i don't want to use mat board anymore because it's so difficult to cut.. the exacto knife hurts my hands
i bought some foam core, which is much thicker... my instructor finds it cheap-looking though, but my other instructor is fine with it.

it's important they are not behind glass because i'd like visitors to the gallery to be able to touch the fabrics

any suggestions?

[smartarse]

^ genius!

[- JMJ -]

gius – I clicked the link and viewed a series of framed works. I have some ideas to expand the use of 6” X 6” fabrics for arrangement in a gallery - - - but I am uncertain if you have a requirement to use an actual ‘frame’. I may not actually understand the requirements that you need to meet – but these were ideas that immediately hit me...

I would do one of the following two options –
- Option One –
stretch a ‘base’ or ‘background’ fabric over a wood frame sized to your specifications – arrange your fabrics in the desired pattern onto the base fabric [sew or glue into place] - - do NOT frame, as the eye will be drawn to your customized design - - ultimately this can be framed, if necessary

- Option Two -
choose a conventional oil canvas – sized to your specifications – spray with glue – place your ‘base’ or ‘background’ fabric onto the canvas, leaving enough extra fabric to ‘finish’ by folding and stapling very neatly on the back of the canvas – once the fabric and glue have dried, then you can arrange your 6” x 6” fabrics

- Please note -
If your work requires a ‘mat’ – or a ‘frame’ - - perhaps you can cut and paste these onto the edges of the canvas. – This option does not use glass or an actual frame, so it satisfies your desire to appreciate the textures of the fabrics...

I sincerely hope that I didn’t misunderstand your requirements!

Best regards.