Family Recipes
“It’s a good keeper if it ever gets the chance to keep.” Nanabelle
Family recipes are cherished items that are portals to the past, connecting us to people, past events, places, and feelings. A handwritten recipe can communicate so much. The words above feature at the bottom of my great grandmother’s boiled fruit cake recipe written out by my nana. It’s written out in nana’s characteristic handwriting including imperial measurements, helpful instructions, and a touch of humour. Seeing her handwriting displayed in our home brings her and my great grandmother to our thoughts and adds a feeling of nostalgia and warmth. Baking the recipe triggers memories of happy days spent with Nanabelle.
To produce the design, I digitally draw over a photograph or scan of the original recipe, carefully recording the characterful handwriting. This creates a vector file that can be scaled to any size without losing quality and is used to produce the final design.
Sizes:
A4 Float Framed Canvas – Artwork 21cm x 29.7cm. Outer frame 24.2cm x 32.9cm.
A3 Float Framed Canvas – Artwork 29.7cm x 42cm. Outer frame 32.9cm x 45.2cm.
A3 Framed Print – Artwork 29.7cm x 42cm. Outer frame 48.3cm x 60.6cm. (8cm mat border)
A2 Framed Print – Artwork 42cm x 59.4cm. Outer frame 60.6cm x 78cm. (8cm mat border)
Colour options:
Black and white, but please feel free to discuss alternative colours.
Cost: 
Due to the different sizes and framing options, a price (including delivery) will be provided on request.
Please contact me to discuss or order this design.
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Float Framed Canvas Option
The design will be printed on gallery-quality 420gsm polycotton canvas using 12 colour archival pigment inks on the latest Epson printers, sealed with archival laminate for vibrant, fade-resistant colours, and expertly stretched and framed in a premium, ready-to-hang Mayfield float frame (1cm wide x 4.5cm deep). The Mayfield frame is a soft-shade light timber with a simple elegant design.
Framed Print Option
Paper: Enhanced Matte 230gsm. A luxurious flat matte surface with sharp detail and high colour saturation.
Prints: Industry-leading 12 colour Epson SureColour® printers ensure a brilliant and durable finish.
Glass: Standard glass is included as part of the price. Premium glass options are available for an additional cost.
Frame: Solid timber. Zeppelin Skinny is a sleek, slim-line black satin wood frame measuring 20mm wide x 20mm deep.
Finish: Finished with bevel-cut mats, taped backs and suitable hanging hardware attached.
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Production and delivery time can take approximately 2 weeks after I’ve sent the file for printing and framing.
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The shape or layout of the recipe may need to be modified to fit in the chosen format.