I have a piece of written work one of my children did, about the 2/3 the size of A4. Obviously its with me in Chile.
I want to frame it and then send it to my Father, in England.
If I frame it here, the chances of it arriving there in one piece, or even at all, are small.
Does anybody know a picture framer in the Reading / Newbury / Basingstoke area who would be happy to accept the piece of paper by post from here, frame it and then post/deliver it to my Father near Tadley and accept a payment by card or bank transfer?
I just spoke to the one I knew from before and he was unhelpful to say the least. Some new owner, clearly an oik, replacing the J R Hartley lookalike I used to know.
I'm guessing I need some kind of independent concern who is likely to be a bit more interested in helping than a chain, albeit for not much business.
Its only a little piece No 2 wrote about him for some classwork, not particularly special or even particularly good, but he'd like it I think as she just did on her own without help or advice.
In case you're interested;
"My hero's name is XXX XXXXX. He is from England, he's my Grandad and he's retired but still strong. I admire him because he was in the II World War and he made it to this day. He has had a very interesting life, with adventures around the world and been to amazing places. He now lives in England in the fields in a house with two cats and my Grandma"
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p.s. Obviously I can Google / Yellow Pages, but I'm just wondering if someone actually *knows* someone.
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Does it need to be the original work that's framed? Just wondering whether scanning it and getting the image framed using someone like Photobox is an option:
www.photobox.co.uk/shop/wall-decor
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Not a bad idea that, not bad at all.
Any idea how good the image would look? How "real" if you see what I mean.
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Unfortunately my Mother, She who really must be obeyed, believes he will value the original more.
Dammit.
Thanks though, I can think of other times where I shall absolutely use that approach.
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I'd still take an HD picture or high quality scan before posting the original off.
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I'm in town (Wokingham) in the morning, there's a couple of art shops there so I'll try to remember to drop in and ask. Worst case you could post to me, I get it framed and send it on (or deliver).
EDIT yeah that does seem a good idea.
Last edited by: smokie on Wed 19 Aug 15 at 16:43
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If you could check Smokie, I'd be grateful.
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Dropped in to see them today and I've just mailed you their details and some info.
T G Art Wokingham. www.tgartgallery.co.uk/
Last edited by: smokie on Thu 20 Aug 15 at 10:58
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Smokie,
Thank you very much. We (the shop and I) have since been emailing each other and although it turned out more expensive than I expected, its a good result.
I've shipped the document to them and now just waiting to hear.
Thanks again,
Mark.
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Try framemakers, they have a shop down Wote Street in Basingstoke.
framemakersgalleries.co.uk/
There's the managers name and email address on the Gallery Locations page.
We've bought a few framed prints from them and they've always been pleasant to deal with.
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I have bought perhaps 15 of Mick Cawston's limited edition prints and had them all framed by a company in Barnstaple North Devon. Frame Warehouse springs to mind. They might do it for you. I know one of the girls quite well. If you are unsuccessful elsewhere you could send it here and I'll sort it.
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This bloke is good, I've used him a few times:
www.cavershampictureframer.co.uk/
Let me know if I can help. I can pop in tomorrow and ask him if you like.
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Thanks all.
Al, could you drop into that place tomorrow and check it out please?
Kevin and MD, thanks a lot. MD, I'll fall back to you if either Al's or Smokie's solutions don't pan out.
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Bridesmaid again o:-)
You're very welcome.
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I'll try and drop in on the way home if I get out of the office early enough.
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Smokie, thanks, reading your email now. I will reply by email.
Al. thanks.
MD, what kind of scarey-a*** wedding would have you as a bridesmaid? (Thinking big, hairy builder in delicate pink silk dress)
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Let me know if you're gonna go with smokie's blokie, save me bothering them if you've got it sorted.
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Tell you what Al, leave it for now. Smokie has sent me contact details and spoken to them. Let's see how i get on with that and I'll give you a shout if I need further input. Thank you.
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No worries. I am hoping to be diverted to the Volvo collection point after work today in any case..........just waiting for the phone to ring.
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Damn. I've never felt uncomfortable in Pink before. You've got me doubting myself now o-:)
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Any ideas - No FM2R
