workshop/new products
Picture Business looks at the latest products from distributors
and manufacturers in the industry
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Renaissance Exclusive New Rim Service
Taking ‘chop service’ to the next logical stage means that framers receive the moulding of their choice ready
assembled to accommodate the artwork, mount and glass etc. This service reduces the risk of damaging the
delicate mitred edges of traditional ‘chopped’ lengths while offering the fl exibility of enhancing your range with
the addition of larger and more expensive mouldings.
The service includes any moulding priced over £3.00 per metre and will be despatched by next carrier. All
you need do is choose the moulding and advise the glass/canvas size and the frame will be despatched in
a purpose made box. It is understood that because the Renaissance Rim Service is dedicated to fast turn
around and uses a separate carrier, frames cannot be combined with orders for other products.
In addition, Renaissance has just announced that their latest issue 2009 product Catalogue is now
available. For your copy call 01992 764666 or email sales@renaissancemouldings.com. You can also
download the catalogue from their web site at www.renaissancemouldings.com.
That natural lookTh
Fujifi lm impress the Master!
Today’s trend for design fi nishes inspired by nature is echoed in Arqadia’s new Mantua range
It is understood that artist, Colin Ruffell, Master of the FATG was
of mouldings.
impressed by samples of marketing items that Fujifi lm prepared for him
Mantua is a collection of fi ve reverse bevelled profi le mouldings in organic colours white,
to use at Spring Fair.
ivory, teak, walnut and black. Measuring 53mm
Peter Hayward, commercial manager of Fujifi lm Photofi nishing helped
in width, Mantua features a deep embossed
Colin with some presentational and marketing material. He arranged for
etched pattern, which provides added texture
a hardbound catalogue, some promotional calendars and gift cards to
and invokes a warm rustic feel.
be used by the artist using Fujifi lm Xerox solutions. He also introduced
The variety of colours available makes Mantua
Colin to Boxiprint [pictured], the new instant canvas wrap product
suitable for a wide range of framing projects in
distributed by the company. The inkjet canvas boards come pressed
both traditional and contemporary settings. All
and scored with a patented scheme of ingenious folds, enabling each
colours are priced at £2.97 per mtr.
one to be simply folded by hand into a box frame canvas. The fi nished
Tel: 01234 852777
item looks impressive, but weighs very little. Colin printed some of his
email: sales@arqadia.co.uk
artworks for the fair on Boxiprint. He told Picture Business: “I wish I’d had
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it when exhibiting in New York as it would have enabled me to produce
samples on site and fl at-pack them instead of paying air freight on box
canvases.”
He was equally impressed with the hardbound catalogue Fujifi lm
Hot Press offer ‘added value’
produced for him using a Xerox 700 digital press. The quality of the print
‘Don’t be beaten by the credit crunch’, suggest Hot Press and learn how to add value &
was equal to the task of reproducing Colin’s artwork faithfully. He said:
maximize profi ts via one of their free training schools.
“The books were cheaper to make, easier to open, better bound and
Every year Hot Press’ training schools prove more and more popular, and 2009 is set to be
more professional than my previous ones.”
no exception. The schools are taught by industry guru, Steve Goodall whose knowledge and
He continued: “The same was similarly true of the calendars they
expertise is widely respected and whose commitment to training is legendary.
prepared for me by the same method, they were colour accurate and
It is understood the training schools will teach you to add value to your products and how to
had been the envy of some other artists.”
gain competitive advantage in these diffi cult economic times, particularly with numerous profi t
Fujifi lm Xerox 700 digital printing really is up to the task of fi ne art
generating ideas and Steve’s invaluable tips, tricks of the trade and troubleshooting techniques.
reproduction, and can be used to manufacture items to a high standard
Hot Press training sessions are informal and attendees are encouraged to interact and ask
of fi nishing. Boxiprint instant canvas wrap, distributed by Fujifi lm, can be
questions during both theory and practical sessions throughout the day. In addition, each school
printed on most inkjets with a straight paper path and a ‘board’ setting,
benefi ts from a tour of the
accepting boards up to 1.7mm thick. Colin Ruffell has clearly found an
manufacturing facilities where
application for it as sample material for exhibiting artists.
the company’s quality adhesives
Colin concluded by saying: “I like to deal with Fujifi lm not only because
and laminate fi lms are made.
of their products, but
Hot Press training schools
also for the help their
are held regularly across the
team gives me.”
UK and have a maximum
Tel: 01234 572135
of 8 places per school. For
email: greenbox@
full information on dates and
fuji.co.uk
locations telephone 0117
www.boxiprint.com
9586500
or visit www.hotpress.co.uk
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