Hand made
art FRAMEs

We teamed up with Patio Workshop to offer artists frames for their artworks.

We have been friends with architect and furniture maker Francisco Martínez (Everyone calls him Paco) for years. He made several items in our gallery furniture. Originally from Mexico, Paco lives with his Japanese family in the countryside of Saitama, between the rice fields. Next to his house (where you can also stay) he has a workshop, where he makes furniture and gives workshops for everyone who wants to make something with wood. Paco works using century old Japanese techniques of wood jointing and he puts a lot of love in his labour.
Since many of our artists needed to frame their artworks, we asked Paco to develop a simple framing system for them.

Frames key points

• Frames are affordable for the artists.

• They are light so people can take them back home. Paco used lightweight Paulownia wood which you could easily paint.

• The system makes assembling easy and quick.

• Artists are able to customize size and thickness.

• The whole production is done in a sustainable way: All parts of the frame comes from the same piece of wood, maximising any rest pieces as part of the whole again.

• Paco finishes each frame with natural bee wax cream, which looks great, dries almost instantly and is good for the environment.

OPTION 1
Paco makes the frames for you

You can just ask Paco to make them for you, if you give him the sizes of your artwork, you arrange things directly with him. He will deliver the frames timely. Please be on time when ordering, Paco needs a few days to make them and have the varnish dry.

Prices for 5 or more frames:

A4 4,000 yen +tax
A3 6,000 yen +tax

For orders of less than 5 frames, please consult with Paco directly.

Price will vary depending on customization.
Includes delivery at Almost Perfect.
Discount for 10+ orders.

OPTION 2
Artists make the frames and stay overnight at Paco’s place

You can go to the workshop and work on it with Paco’s basic instructions. The package includes:

• Use of workshop for 2 days.

• Use of tools for 2 days.

• Basic instructions and safety instructions.

• 1 night accommodation in a traditional tatami room in rural Japanese house, amidst the rice fields.

• Breakfast.

Package price: 35,000 yen + Materials cost + tax