Michels Frames & Things

Happy Halloween!!!

We tried something a little different today This customer wanted to see both sides and wanted it to float We made an acrylic form for the shirt and inserted that acrylic between two mats with a foam board spacer to hold it in place. Wasn’t real happy with the wrinkles-have to make a tighter fitting form next time? The T-shirt fabric was a bit flimsy and hard to control. Frame could have been deeper too-used infinity hangers to close up back and added wall buddies (painted black also). Some good lessons learned!

This is how to start a Saturday Sometimes I hate lacing hut it’s so satisfying to see it finished! This was the first textile that I ever framed(30 yrs ago or so) I was told at the time to use double sided carpet tape to mount it. Fortunately those that taught me that only had me put the tape on the back, so only the edges were damaged. Since this is my personal piece I cut off some of the damage and remounted on 8-ply with lacing

I was inspired by a post from Greg Perkins recently and decided to try putting some positive messages out in my little corner of the world. Here’s what we put on our windows this week (along with the inspiration for them)

What will you remember from the lockdown? Custom framers from around the world have made this video as a reminder that space on your wall is reserved for exactly these memories: being with a family, starting a new hobby, finishing that painting or honoring those whom we lost. Michels Frames & Things is now open for business and we look forward to framing these memories for you! #LIPF Life In A Picture Frame!!!... https://youtu.be/EZ0bRafln78

UPDATE: In response to the Stay at Home order issued Apr 2, 2020 for Pulaski County, Michels Frames & Things will be closed until Apr 30, 2020. I will be contacting those customers with active projects to discuss completion dates and pick up arrangements. I will also check on the shop periodically during his time to ensure your artwork is safe and secure. I appreciate the amazing support I have always received from this community and look forward to seeing what you’ve been c...reating during this time at home. I will be available by phone, text or email should you have any questions about future projects at 573-336-8666 and [email protected] STAY SAFE!!! Joyce Michels, MCPF