One of the questions we're asked most often is surprisingly simple.

“Can you frame this?”

The answer is almost always yes.

Over the years we've framed everything from sports jerseys, military and sporting medals, christening gowns and tapa cloth to archaeological artefacts, antique silver, sculptures, mirrors, historic plans, canvases and objects with deeply personal stories.

There is rarely a standard solution. The material, weight, condition and significance of the piece all influence how it needs to be supported, protected and presented.

Hidden mounts, hand stitching, custom supports and carefully considered spacing can all be used to hold an object securely without distracting from it. How we do that depends on the material, its condition, its weight and how it needs to sit within the frame.

A sports jersey might be hand stitched into position, medals can be mounted so they're easily removed when needed, and a three-dimensional object may need a support made specifically for it. A lot happens behind the scenes to make the finished piece look simple.

Canvas responds to changes in temperature and humidity, can lose tension over time, and is often rolled for transport or storage before needing to be stretched again.

We're regularly asked to stretch new canvases for artists preparing exhibitions, re-stretch older paintings that have relaxed with age, and stretch works that have been brought home from overseas or returned from conservation treatment. The approach depends on the artwork itself and its condition.

Some works are presented without an external frame, while others benefit from a tray frame. We also design and make bespoke tray frames where standard profiles, materials or finishes aren't quite right.

We make mirrors to suit particular spaces, from straightforward framed mirrors to completely bespoke designs. We can also fit new mirror glass into existing frames, giving an old, treasured or unusual frame a new use.

For bespoke mirrors, we can work with the proportions, finish and details of the frame to suit the room it will live in.

Some solutions are straightforward. Others only become clear once the piece is on the workshop table. Bring it in and we'll take a look together.