Gesso
Gesso is probably one of the most important products we use in our workshop. It is applied to the timber frame profile, and is wiped down and sanded to create a smooth base. It can also be used as a finish in its own right, and can be cracked or combed to create a really beautiful effect. We use Gesso on our frames, mounts and slips, either using its natural colour, adding a wash to it, or ageing it to complement an antique frame finish.
Frame Profiles
Available on all Patrick Ireland frame profiles or any bespoke profile. Click here to explore our profiles, or contact us to discuss a bespoke profile.
Ordering Information
All orders are made completely bespoke from start to finish and currently take approximately 6-8 weeks. Please get in touch to place an order or to discuss your requirements.
Samples
We offer free samples of our most popular samples and are happy to create custom samples on request. Click here to order samples.
Patrick Ireland has assisted us with framing for many years. We trust them with some of our client’s most treasured possessions, elevating these pieces with their excellent eye and craftsmanship. They have also produced a number of bespoke mirrors for us, helping us develop our designs and making our vision a reality.
Niki Fraser
Mokka Design
We've worked with Patrick Ireland for many years, always to our great pleasure and that of our clients. Whether it be framing an entire art collection or helping us create our vision for bespoke mirrors, the result is always immaculate and delivered as promised.
Alex Butler
Smith and Butler Design
It has been such a pleasure to work in creative collaboration with Patrick Ireland Frames. Between us, we have designed some wonderful pieces which truly enhance every project.
Nicola Fox Linton
Fox Linton Design
Expert Craftsmanship
Made and finished by hand
We design, make, and finish all our frames in-house at our workshop. Each frame starts life as a plain timber moulding, before being built to the desired size and prepared for its bespoke finish. We prime most finishes with gesso to create a smooth base, giving our frames a seamless, uninterrupted finish, even at the mitred corners.
We finish our frames by hand and offer an impressive number of finishes, including classic waxed timber, high-gloss lacquer, metal leaf and gilded options.
Sustainability
Timber soured from sustainable forests
In a continued effort to minimise our impact on the environment, we only work timber suppliers who can guarantee that our timber has been produced sustainably.
We also work with Carma to improve our social and environmental impact by planting a tree on your behalf for every new order placed. Carma collaborates with the Green Task Force, which works with veterans and is responsible for planting more than 3 million trees in and around the UK. Track our tree planting here.
Where possible, we use recyclable and recycled packaging materials for our frames and mirrors. The sustainable packaging options have improved over recent years, but we continually strive to improve our packaging and welcome suggestions and product recommendations.