We are often asked about the best way to hang a frame on the wall. Customers bring us broken frames and broken glass caused by a frame falling off the wall. This is not just a nuisance, and an awful way to treat a frame, but is also dangerous to adults and children in the vicinity. All Artistic Reflections frames, except the very smallest and cheapest specials, come with cord or wire securely screwed to the back of the frame using quality anchor points.

There is no quick answer to this question. It depends on the type of wall, and the size, weight, and shape of the frame.

Please ask for advice if you are not sure of what is best, and we will try to help. We always recommend two hooks for any large frame, and it is best to find wall studs if the wall is plasterboard. On solid walls, it is best to always use wall plugs, with screws or bolts. Also, try to ensure all of these fittings point upwards out of the wall. Two hooks will also make it easier to keep the frame level.

The new Artistic Reflections website has been available for some months now, and many of our customers are taking advantage of the new features.

Have a look at our online shopping facility, which allows you to look at, or purchase, many of our popular multi-opening designs.

For any non-standard multi opening designs, do some research into frame styles and mat colours, and then send a fax or email detailing what your specific needs are, sizes of photos etc.  We will respond once we have had time to assess your design.

The ‘Frames’ section is especially popular. We make it easy for you to select the frame style you want – this also makes it easy to match a frame you may have purchased previously.

Use the website to send us any email inquiries you have.

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We are pleased to announce the development of a ‘photo specific’ font ideally suited to the display of photographs, enabling the best use possible of the entire width of the photo.You will notice especially the letters ‘I’ and ‘L’.

We have upgraded again, and are now able to do many ‘less chunky’ font styles if this is your preference.

Photo fonts are normally used with standard 6 x 4 inch photos, but we can adapt most fonts to enable the use of 5 x 7 inch, or even larger photos.

The range of uses is limited only by our imagination, please feel compelled to ask us to do the impossible. At the very least you will provide stimulation!

Many times here at the factory, we are presented with frames to work on for customers. Either the glass is broken, the mat needs changing, new photos are to be fitted, etc etc… Often, the whole appearance of the frame will be improved dramatically by a simple clean. The truth is, that once frames are hung on the wall, they are often neglected. This should not be the case, a spring clean will lift everyone’s spirits.

Use a gentle brush to get rid of the dirt that accumulates around the edges of the frame and glass, and then clean with a moist cloth. It’s when you clean the glass you see the complete frame to best advantage. For cleaning glass, we have our own ‘in house’ mixture that does a superb job, cleaning glass, mirrors, and other items around the home.

All we use is a mixture of half methylated spirits, and half water, then add a small squirt of Morning Fresh dishwashing liquid. There you are, simple as that. Now you know as much as I know!