WHAT WE DO
Ray, our master picture framer, has over 38 years' experience in the industry, having been trained from the outset in conservation and archival framing.
Over the years, he has developed a high level of skill and continues to hone his abilities, making him highly sought after.
He is often presented with the most challenging framing projects and always comes up with a beautiful result for his customers. You can be confident that your precious items will be handled with the utmost care and framed to the highest and most creative standards.
Ray’s expertise includes:
Archival Picture Framing
3D and Handmade Framing
Art and Frame Restoration
Gold Gilding
Artwork Cleaning and Mould Removal
Furniture Making and Restoration
Minor Upholstery Work
Over the years, Ray has run many classes as a DIY instructor in picture framing, photography, and darkroom developing techniques. He has mentored a number of young people, trained four apprentices to become fully qualified picture framers, and currently has a first-year apprentice under his training.
Ray ensures that your valuable artwork or treasured memorabilia will be handled with care and framed with materials and methods designed to protect and preserve it, as well as enhance its display. We offer a comprehensive range of mouldings, mat boards, and glass to suit all budgets, and you are most welcome to call in to discuss your framing or restoration needs or just to have a look around!
Meet The Team
Ensuring your Artwork & Memorabilia is given the respect and dedication it deserves.
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Ray
MASTER IN-HOUSE FRAMER
Ray is our master framer, with 30+ years of experience in archival framing, woodworking, and furniture making. He oversees our framing workshop, and is fully qualified with a certificate III in Picture Framing. Ray can frame pretty much anything! He can create custom frames from scratch, repair furniture/wooden items and artwork, and build beautiful display cases for unique or precious items such as coins or medals. His craftsmanship is truly exceptional.
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Louise
QUALIFIED PICTURE FRAMER
Louise is a skilled artist and graphic designer. She completes most of our art restoration/repair work and has a keen eye for detail. If you’re not sure what kind of frame or mat colours to choose, she can also provide advice on aesthetic styling and interior design. -
Suba
FRAMING ASSISTANT/GRAPHIC DESIGN
Suba has a background in Visual Arts and Graphic Design, and can take on minor art/digital restoration works as well as create custom colour-matched frames!
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Trent
APPRENTICE
Our newest addition to the BBD Team, Trent has recently started his Picture Framing Apprenticeship.