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Acme Framing’s signature ‘wedge’ profile is once again available in Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon), fresh from the mill. Australian Blackwood is a fast-growing tree that lives up to 50 years, and is native to Tasmania and South Eastern Australia. It is a highly sought timbre with a grain that can range in colour from a deep reddish brown to grey or golden straw. The Blackwood version of our signature wedge frame has long been prized by our clients for its rich red-brown colour, and unique grain, that works beautifully for a wide range of artworks, bringing a uniquely Australian sensibility […]

Originally developed for artworks painted or printed on canvas, float-frames (also known as floater-frames or tray-frames) create the impression that the artwork is floating inside the picture frame without touching it, allowing viewers to see the front of the work in its entirety. At Acme Framing we specialize in customised timbre frames including hand-stained and waxed finishes, as well as painted detailing and frame combinations (stacked-frames). Whilst usually plain in design, float-frame mouldings can also be ‘stacked’ with more ornate mouldings to create evoke a more historic aesthetic. Above are some examples of float-frames that have been ‘stacked’ (combined) with […]