Picture Frames Handcrafted from Australian Specialty Timbers
Custom Design and Handmade for conservation framing and custom art framing
For memories to last more than a lifetime.
The Authentic helps individuals and families, artists and designers to print, frame, present, and preserve memories, and art. We combine artisan woodwork, archival printing, and conservation custom framing, so that your memories can be cherished, enjoyed, shared and passed-on to future generations.
We love what we do, not only as a woodwork artist, framer and photographer, and we understand the importance and meaning behind your photographs or piece of art, for you, your family and the next generations.
Our handmade and frame-ready product, The One Photo, celebrates moments in time and the special someone in our lives, that shines light along our paths. Let’s Hold that Moment, for now and for always.
“I cannot begin to thank you enough for the most amazing frame you designed for my tapa cloth. The finished result brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful. A unique piece of artwork framed by such a brilliant artist. I feel so blessed to have found you both. Truly amazing artistry, attention to detail and knowledge of the product you are working with which was then so professionally executed. Thank you again for your outstanding quality and kindness during this process.” – Gabriella
Explore our Services
Artisan Handmade Custom Frames & Framing
We handcraft wooden frames from a choice of Australian timbers – Tasmanian Blackwood, Tasmanian Myrtle, Blue Gum, Tasmanian Huon Pine, Sassafras etc.
Made from timber slabs, some of them rescued or recycled, treated, and dried overtime, we create our frames using traditional joinery, to avoid the frame coming apart due to change of seasons and climates.
If you would like something framed, please fill out a form to let us know what your needs are and we will be in touch very soon.
Ready-to-frame Handmade Photo Frames
Ideal for the precious memories of someone special. 'The One Photo' is created to celebrate those significant memories that make us who we are today.
Handmade for quality, available in both conservation and premium standards, in different types of timbers, and standard photo sizes.
Contact us for details and custom sizes. Digital photo enhancement service can also be provided.
Quality Moulding Framing
Not everything needs artisan frames, sometimes you just need something simple and beautiful. We provide framing service for posters, art prints or canvas collected from your travel or acquired for home decor that you want to frame to make your space beautiful.
In these instances we provide a choice of mouldings in different colours, materials and looks.
Choosing this option means that it will be ready in less time. Click on the orange button below and contact us today.
Artisan Handmade Boxes
We also handcraft wooden memento / jewellery boxes from a choice of Australian timbers – Tasmanian Blackwood, Tasmanian Myrtle, Blue Gum, Tasmanian Huon Pine, Sassafras etc.
Made from timber slabs, some of them rescued or recycled, treated, and dried over time, we create these boxes from design to finish using traditional joinery, taking inspiration from your story.
Click on the orange button and fill in a form to let us know what you have in mind; and we will be in touch very soon.
Framing / Presenting Sculptures
You may have collected artefacts, sculptural pieces, mementos that you want to present / frame / reframe. We provide custom solutions to your needs. Most of these projects require design and drafting, and it would be best to see the actual item before we commence.
If you have something in mind that you would like to frame, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch very soon.
Archival Printing
We offer archival printing on a range of fine art papers, with both the paper and the ink certified for 70 years or more, depending on the conditions that it is kept. This is perfect if you want to pursue conservation framing (see below). We print up to A3 sizes. Contact us by filling in a form for your needs today.
Our Approach
Conservation
The aim of conservation framing is to protect your image or artwork from environmental elements such as changes of temperature, humidity, UV and airborne pollutants.
We follow these guiding principles as we perform conservation grade framing:
Reversibility – no work on paper is taped, glued or permanently mounted to the substrate, so that the artwork can be easily reversed.
Chemical stability – we observe this principle by a careful and stringent material selection process in order to maintain a chemically stable environment for the art work, this includes additional treatment to our timber frames.
Overall, we refer to the guiding principles from the Library of Congress as well as Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material.
Quality & Professional Materials
We choose materials from reputable framing suppliers who stock products that meet the standards of the Fine Art Trade Guild quality, PPFA (Professional Picture Framing Association), as well as products certified by the National Archives of Australia. All of our standard framing materials are acid-free.
Personalisation
We offer laser engraving service. When a short message / caption is engraved on the frame / box, it makes your memory / art more personal.
Please indicate that you require this service when you fill in the quotation form.
Lifetime Warranty
we make our handmade products to such quality that they can be passed on to subsequent generations. Our use of the traditional joinery can warrant our handmade frames are good for a lifetime.
Please check our T&C to see what it covers.
Gallery of Works
“I recently had Carmen and Ken custom make a frame for Japanese woodblock print I purchased in memory of my mother. I am incredibly happy with the result. Together they make a great team. Great care, advice on materials, attention to detail and craftsmanship was applied at every step of the way. – If you need something you cherish framed don’t hesitate to give them a call. You won’t regret it. Thank you again!” – Jodie Dennis
Get In Touch!
We Would Love to Hear from You!
Email or call us for your needs, or fill in an enquiry form and we will call you back within 24 hours.
+ 61 493 571 969 / +61 466 788 786
carmen@theauthentic.com.au
Croydon Hills VIC 3136
