Appropriate Framing

An IMPORTANT Message from Our President

Regarding Framing...

The President wishes to impress on members the need for the correct fittings to be attached to paintings. 

14 paintings had to have rings replaced at the recent exhibition hanging which wasted a lot of time for the team. In future entries will be refused if unsuitably  framed.

Small- A rings and eyelets are too small for the Gallerys Hanging System(hooks).

Our Policies State the Accepted materials for finished framing and are as stated here-

Large D-Ring

Large D-Rings as pictured, 

Size; 20 x 12mm maximum weight bearing is 40kg

For Extra Large work a D-Ring with a Double hole for screwing into the frame is more appropriate.

Wire also needs to be of an appropriate weight.

Keeping in mind that ALL work must be EASILY LIFTED for hanging or display.

These are NOT available at your local Hardware Store. 

We carry D-Rings at the Gallery Shop (for a small fee) for your convenience, or you can contact our President Mr Ron Brook, or our Sponsor- Framer Dave Ferrell from 'Dial A Picture Framer, both can help you with these items at a very reasonable cost. Dave visits the gallery every month on the 2nd Saturday from 11am  until 12 and offers our members a good discount for his framing services.

Other Framing Requirements

First and MOST obvious is- to make sure that your frame is UN-DAMAGED. you really don't want it to fall apart when it is being hung or removed apon sale. (that would be a tad embarrassing!)

NO CORD, use WIRE.  Cord is only stapled and CAN slip causing a fall and damage to your art. The gallery cannot take responsibility for this.

Hanging Wire- needs to be an appropriate weight for the weight of the painting and also MUST BE PLACED 1/4 down from the top for framed work and FURTHER UP towards the TOP for CANVASES, so the piece sits flatter to the wall when hung.

HOW TIGHT?  The Wire needs to have some slack in it to enable the D-Rings to be moved out enough to place on our Hanging Hooks. See photo below!

If framing under GLASS suitable matting must be used. (we have unfortunately had ordinary paper used occasionally) it really does not make your work look good at all.

Appropriate Backing- Foam Core is best. It helps lighten the load (weight) making it less likely to fall and easier for those doing the hanging for exhibitions.

Finishing Off- Use a wide brown tape around the frame edges, which is also available from the above people.

All Art Work- MUST be both CLEAN and DRY.

At Right:- An appropriately Framed Painting.