Our bespoke framing studio

Our bespoke framing studio

A great frame doesn’t just protect your artwork, it enhances it, shaping how it's seen and experienced. That’s why we’ve established our own specialist framing studio just outside Amsterdam, dedicated to crafting custom frames for each of our editions.

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Close up detail of master framer Roos at work

"We respect the integrity of every piece we frame, treating each artwork with the utmost care, consideration and attention to detail, so you can cherish it for a lifetime."

Roos Deutz

Who we are

Led by master framer Roos Deutz, our team of skilled artisans hand-crafts every frame to order using your chosen combination of materials and finishes. 

Master framer Roos Deutz in our specialist framing studio.

All of our wood is carefully sawn by a leading Dutch interior company.

Our frames

We offer custom framing for every edition, with a curated selection of three wooden finishes, each chosen for their versatility across styles, spaces and mediums:

Natural ramin wood with visible grain
Warm and timeless, suiting both modern and traditional spaces.

Hand-painted white with visible grain
Crisp, minimal and contemporary.

Hand-painted black with visible grain
Deepens and anchors darker tones.

A watercolour sketch by Parra, showcased in our natural ramin wood frame.

'SPAM' by Ed Ruscha, presented in our hand-painted white frame.

'Eve and the Orishas' by Harmonia Rosales, shown in our hand-painted black frame.

Our process

We combine traditional woodworking with modern techniques to create each custom frame to order.

Sanding, cutting & pinning 

Each piece of wood is sanded smooth, then hand-cut on our traditional foot-operated guillotine for precise 45-degree angles. The sides are joined with our Italian Alfa underpinner to create sharp, flush corners.

Painting

The frame is treated through three stages of painting and finishing, enhancing both its presentation and durability.

Mounting

We mount each artwork using acid-free materials and fully reversible techniques, ensuring perfect centring and optimal preservation.

Glazing & sealing

The finished frame is protected under your chosen acrylic glazing option – a glass-like, durable layer that safeguards the artwork while preserving its clarity.

Our ramin wood frames are carefully sanded for a smooth, even finish.

Each frame is lovingly hand-cut to order on our precision underpinner.

Mounting and glazing provides a flawless finish.

Presentation & mounting

Favoured by museums and galleries, each artwork is presented float-mounted in its frame – a refined style that gives the piece room to breathe.

By elevating the print slightly above its backing board, float mounting casts a soft shadow. It leaves the edges fully visible, showcasing the artist’s signature, edition number and any unique edge details. Discreet spacers keep the artwork separated from the glazing.

How float mounting works

An example of a float-mounted frame

Our acrylic glazing options

Glazing refers to the clear protective layer in a frame, typically made of acrylic, that safeguards artworks while keeping them visible.

Exposure to UV rays, both from sunlight and even indoor lighting, can cause artwork to fade or deteriorate over time, so choosing the right glazing is essential to maintaining the quality and value of your artwork.

We offer two premium acrylic glazing choices, each designed to shield your artwork while enhancing its presentation:

UV protective acrylic glazing

✓ Minimum 90% UV protection
✓ Shatter and abrasion resistance
✓ Resistance to weathering and ageing

Optimum museum-grade acrylic glazing

✓ Trusted by museums globally
✓ Minimum 99% UV protection
✓ Shatter and abrasion resistance
✓ Optimal light transmission protects and brightens colours
✓ Virtually eliminates reflections
✓ Cleans like glass

How UV protective acrylic glazing works

How optimum museum-grade acrylic glazing works

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