SecondMoonshot Custom Picture Framing

07/11/2025

On more than one occasion, I have traded my framing services for wood and tools. Today, I did a trade for some framing for a Makita LS1013FL Compound Miter Saw upgrade. Really needed the additional depth that the compound miter saw provides and a bonus is the light and laser.

07/07/2025

Handcrafted Japanese-inspired Frame

Occasionally we pickup some lots at auction mostly from trusted Hoy Auction Co in Louisburg (yes, a loss for Wake Forest)…

Anyway, the wife was drawn to this Japanese woodblock print ‘Avenue. of Cryptomeria, Nikko’ by Iiichi Kotozuka, however the frame was compromised and was not easily repairable. I set to work to replicate the profile.

Decided to use a walnut for the strength given it was a narrow profile and given that I was going to use an ebony black finish. Technically referred to a as a ‘rooftop’ profile for obvious reasons, a timeless style that work exceptionally well with oriental prints.

The wife should love it in her home office.

06/25/2025

SecondMoonshot Updates

Every once in a while I like to share some general updates on what is going on around the shop. It has been an interesting month.

-One of my customers brought in some satellite photography (36x36) and we ended up making photos of the originals and printing those out…they are an emotional view of Manhattan, NY of October 2001 of Ground Zero. I have a copy hanging in the shop if you want to come by and see. Also posted a YouTube video (https://youtu.be/lGLQVlm85UM?si=KGC1Dbr0MGrBj4hA). (Picture 1)

—Linen-backing and Paper-backing Posters - I have had some time to linen-back 2 posters so far and doing it on a limited basis until I get more experience under my belt. Have to iron out a few kinks in process, but going well. (Picture 2 and 3). The Pokemon one was going so well, but just didnt use enough wheat past and the result of my poor correction resulted in the bottom right corner, but still looks great framed and was in terrible shape to begin with (a family member let me use this for some experience).

—Posters - Since I have started the linen-backing of posters, I have been acquiring some older movie posters, most from the 50s, 60s and 70s (and things I just like…like “Eddy and the Cruisers”. This is available for sale, although only partially on display. Also picking up some signed concert posters (normally in the 11x17 and 13x19 size) and those are mostly in the 80s, 90s and 00s, although one or two from the 60s. I am mostly collecting up this for future inventory of a retail shop if I get around to it, but again, some cool stuff….what is my criteria for this? Simple….Stuff I like! (Pictures 4 and 5)

-Canvas Stretching - We are doing more and more canvas stretching and adjusted the pricing model to make it more affordable. I am also making the strainers (fixed corner) and stretchers (adjustable tension) in-house out of basswood (sealed). (Pictures 6 and 7).

-Ongoing Custom Framing - Just a few additional pictures of some interesting pieces that came though the shop. The photo is a family photo from 1946 and starting to do some light photo restoration, scanning and printing as time permits and demand occurs.

06/19/2025

Are you curious about strip-lining or don't have any idea what this is? At SecondMoonshot, we offer a service that extends the border of your artwork (on canvas or cross-stitch/needlepoint), which can allow it to be stretched or mounted without loss of the art subject mater. Discover the process and how we achieve beautiful results! Read more here: https://wix.to/m7zLp5F

06/17/2025

Located in Rolesville, NC! Transform your art with our custom canvas stretching services! At SecondMoonshot, we build canvas strainers and stretchers tailored just for you. Bring your creative vision to life! Learn more at https://wix.to/gfITAyD

SecondMoonshot offers canvas stretching and builds custom strainers and stretchers in-house (as well as upscale offerings from Jack Richeson Art).

06/01/2025

Transform your space with the elegance of framed posters! See how we framed the stunning Steve Steigman Blown Away and Porsche Blown Away Posters. Perfect for art pop-culture and music lovers! Check out the full process here: https://wix.to/JLEEMvI

General overview of framing Steve Steigman Blown Away and Porsche Blown Away Posters used in the Maxell 1980 ad campaign.

05/24/2025

Laser Engraved moulding and inlaid corners

Trying out laser engraving on the moulding along with some contrasting maple inlaid corners over a walnut frame to present a wonderful pencil drawing of our cat (Sydney).

I’ll usually work on new techniques on framing for family and friends.

The engraving intentionally offset to the left for another year to be engraved in the hopefully distant future.

05/22/2025

Framing Stained Glass

The husband of one of my regular customers came in a couple weeks ago and presented a stained glass piece which was in need of some repair and was overall in a fragile state. I replaced one panel of the cobalt blue glass, but quickly realized any more extensive stained glass restoration was something which was not going to be pursued. So, decided that it would overall remain as it was at that point, but to help preserve it, agreed to put it into a frame.

Went with a simple 3/4” walnut frame and since stained glass is typically presented in a window, wanted to get the back side as presentable as the front. After several weeks of deliberation, went with adding some inside strips on the back side and affixing with some small brass screws…this way the glass could be removed easily if needed in the future for additional restoration. Inside also has some rabbet foam which will keep it from knocking around.

Finished it up with some Danish Oil and should last for decades. This was a very enjoyable project.

05/17/2025

Lace Mounting

Typically for linen, canvas or even burlap backed art (including cross-stitch), I use a Lace method of mounting. Normally if the backing is too short, I will extend it with a similarly weighted material and adhere to it with a preservation level adhesive called Beva 371 (removable with heat). I then lace it both horizontally and vertically with some of the highest quality upholstery thread (or similar), using a double ply acid-free mat board for rigid backing. This makes the whole mounting reversible and ensures many years of buckle-free presentation.

05/12/2025

This was a record and colored vinyl signed album with some additional provenance. This was important to the customer and they went with one of my favorite accented red on a black step mouldings, museum glass and a layout that took us a few days in remote design sessions. It works.

05/10/2025

We picked up this cute pair up at a Hoy Auction Co last month for $5 for the both. Zabrina yelled “buy that!” 2 minutes before the auction end.

Look to be some illustrations from a 1st edition of “The Essays of Michel De Montaigne” by Salvadore Dali. Decided to keep the frame and just remat and change to some UV glass. One was actually repaired with something similar to duct tape on the back and thought I would work on some conservation skills and remove the tape and adhesive, then repair the tares with methyl cellulose and Japanese tengachu 5gsm paper. Better and will add to its lifetime but still need some more practice on this new restoration skill.

05/02/2025

Stunning Weaver Gallery Steve Steigman Blown Away Man in Chair and Porsche Poster Set

These were the ads used in the Maxell Cassette ad campaign in the 80s and early 90s. These are a pair of the premium Weaver Gallery posters. The Porsche version is getting exceedingly rare.

This pair is going to a Porsche owner in California with some incredible Porsches and will go in the pristine garage.

The frame is a Nielsen Profile 117 in German Silver (appropriately selected) and is one of my favorites for these posters. The glass is a TruVue 99% Conservation Clear and matting is Crescent Select top mat of Concrete and bottom mat Before Dark. For the hangers, I went wirh WallBuddies for metal frames doe added piece od mind. The back was nicely finished with pocket for provinance and of course a laser engrave framers label for the twins.

I have one more set of the 2 posters, but unfortunately not for sale at this time….well, everything is for sale I guess. CORRECTION: this went to Marietta GA.