Frames & Frequency
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How it came about

Come on in, let me tell the story about how Frames & Frequency came to be.

Tape measure, compass and combination square laid out on a pine board, marking up a new piece

Marking up on the bench

The nineties

From sign making to mirrors

Back in the 90’s whilst I was working for a sign company, I met an interesting mirror and glass artist/designer. His use of sand blasting techniques on mirrors and glass fascinated me. This got me thinking: maybe I could blend my sheet metal fabrication background with mirrored glass to create a mirror frame constructed from industrial bright steel. I blued and purpled the material by heating it with an oxy/acetylene welding torch.

The reaction I received about this piece got me thinking I’ve really got something unique here. I then began designing different mirror frame designs using other materials like MDF, which is very versatile. The innovative designs needed something to set them apart from the others, so I started experimenting with various coatings and finishes to make them different from each other.

Heart shaped mirror with a deep red flocked frame

Mirror frames

Fresh and vibrant

I always have a few ideas that need to materialise. I have designs which include different textures, colours and shapes that shouldn’t work but visually do. These are the ingredients which have become my reason to create a bespoke design service.

I am incredibly pleased with how my flock coated frames turned out, so I will carry on manufacturing frames using this method. I shall keep a fresh and vibrant theme throughout this range of mirror frames. I do hope they will be a talking point in homes or any space they deservedly occupy.

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A wine box speaker under construction on the bench

Bluetooth speakers

Another passion

The frequency side of the business refers to another passion of mine: music. As well as being a carpenter and a metal fabricator, I also studied sound engineering. I enjoyed tweaking frequencies to achieve a better listening experience for the listener.

My backgrounds in carpentry and music came together so naturally, leading me to realise I could transfer the insides of a Bluetooth speaker into anything that can house its components. I researched the parts which make up a Bluetooth speaker, studied their inner workings and began to experiment.

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My vision

My vision is to provide stunning and unique pieces that have come from your vision and my creative process.

Throughout the builds I will keep the client in the loop on any changes I might make. A close relationship with the client, and their input in the various changes that occur, will help keep the build its bespoke integrity.

No 3D printing or CNC craftsmanship is used in my creations. Simply basic hand tools, a jigsaw and a steady hand.

My Bluetooth speakers are not your typical plastic, generic, flashy boom boxes available to purchase anywhere. My speakers are the products where creativity meets style and individualism.

Imperfections: expect them, because imperfections make you realise you don’t live in a perfect world.

Hand lettered light bulb of words: design, bespoke, stand out, creative, reimagined, exclusive, frame, light bulb moment, frequency, recycle, fresh, idea, cool, quirky, new

From the notebook

The light bulb moment: the words Frames & Frequency was built on.

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