Lacing Techniques:

An example of our lacing process, stage 1 An example of our lacing process, stage 2. An example of our lacing process, the final finished product.

Canvas Stretching:

An example of our custom-made stretcher frames. An example of our custom-made stretcher frames.

 

 

Canvas stretching

What is required to preserve works of art on canvas? This is the question most frequently asked by clients - and one of the most complicated to answer. Webster's Dictionary of the English Language defines preserve:

"to keep safe from injury, harm or destruction."

The purpose of framing works of art on canvas is two-fold: enhancement and protection. The visual perception and enjoyment of the work of art on canvas can be heightened by the choice of framing. All work on canvas needs to be stretched on to a stretcher bar, which is available in both 20mm and 40mm in depth before framing.

We encourage you to come into our City store or visit our workroom, Abel Framing, located on the outskirts of the city at Bowen Hills, to discuss the best possible options for framing of your needlework, textile art and works on canvas. We look forward to seeing you soon, we will make your framing experience simple and hassle free.

 

Mounting of needlework

 

METHODS USED ON VALUED NEEDLEWORK AND OTHER TEXTILES MUST BE REVERSIBLE WITH NO HARM TO THE PIECE

 

Lacing is a time-honoured and highly respected stretching method which is still used by our experienced team today. Considering the time and effort put into each piece, we feel it only appropriate, to offer you, our valued client the best methods available to preserve your valuable piece of "art" for future generations to enjoy.

 

We use and recommend acid free mounting board, to which we lace your needlework using cotton thread for cottons and silk threads for silks.