Picture and Mirror Frames

The majority of picture and mirror frames are made to order, mainly due to the number of different sizes that are available and may be desired but also as they can be tricky to display on stalls. I do usually have a couple available ready made and if you see me at a stall it's likely I will have some under the table but prefer to work with the customer to make something that is unique to them. The turn-around time on a custom made frame is usually around 2 weeks (depending on how long the glass/mirror takes to arrive) and they can be safely shipped to your door via a courier if necessary.
 Prices usually start at around £20-£25 for a small frame (depending on the wood and style) and mirrors usually start at around £40-£50 (again, depending on the wood and style). Please bear in mind mirrors can be very expensive and this cost of raw materials has to be factored into the price. The following pictures give you an example of the style and type of woods available. I generally think of my frames in 2 categories;

Reclaimed frames - mostly made in either Oak or Elm, the majority of which was rescued from the 130 yr old barn I was lucky enough to live and work in. This wood offers a patina and figuring that can't be found in any new wood.
Some of this wood is so dark it is similar to Bog Oak and the finish it takes is simply stunning.




This Oak to the right was a lucky find, being highly figured (what the French would term;) Silver-Streak Oak.

Details like the contrasting sapwood on the Burr Oak picture frame (below right) or the shelf for night lights being fitted at the customers request on the Oak mirror (below left) offer more character and personality than the average small frame.

Speciality frames - These are frames that are made from a single hand-picked log which is carefully cut to reveal the finest grain the wood has to offer. The log is destined for the frame alone and great care has to be taken to work with this green wood without it splitting, twisting & warping.  I always have a selection of rare & unusual woods available for these frames including Yew, Cherry, Plum, Apple & Acacia - to name just a few and am happy to either use wood supplied by yourself, or order in from a specialist if requested. If you have any questions, queries or comments please feel free to contact me - or have a look at our Folksy or Etsy shops to see any frames that are currently available.

Above left: Yew Mirror, above right: Plum picture frame.

Below left: Lacewood (Sycamore) & Walnut, below middle: Yew mirror.