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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by psycho666 on May 22, 2012 21:26:44 GMT 1, I'm a bit tight for money, so I usually just buy custom made frames online for my prints.
This usually just involves carefully measuring the print and working out what size frame and mount will work.
This is fine for framing with a mount, but I'm thinking about float mounting one of my prints, which is a bit new to me.
How is the print usually held in place?
Are they actually stuck to something that holds it in place on the backing board?
Or, this is probably totally wrong, is the print held between two sheets of glass or perspex to give the impression it is floating?
Thanks,
Psycho666 
I'm a bit tight for money, so I usually just buy custom made frames online for my prints. This usually just involves carefully measuring the print and working out what size frame and mount will work. This is fine for framing with a mount, but I'm thinking about float mounting one of my prints, which is a bit new to me. How is the print usually held in place? Are they actually stuck to something that holds it in place on the backing board? Or, this is probably totally wrong, is the print held between two sheets of glass or perspex to give the impression it is floating? Thanks, Psycho666 |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by iamzero on May 22, 2012 22:07:56 GMT 1, If you look in the framing advice section you'll see a thread regarding this from not too long ago. I'll try to find it and post the link here when I'm at my pc if that helps fella.
If you look in the framing advice section you'll see a thread regarding this from not too long ago. I'll try to find it and post the link here when I'm at my pc if that helps fella.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by psycho666 on May 22, 2012 22:12:48 GMT 1, If you look in the framing advice section you'll see a thread regarding this from not too long ago. I'll try to find it and post the link here when I'm at my pc if that helps fella.
Cheers!
I think I should have scrolled down a bit further... was it this one:
urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=framing&action=display&thread=90162
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by iamzero on May 22, 2012 22:29:15 GMT 1, That's the bunny.
That's the bunny.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by ilmambo on May 22, 2012 23:33:13 GMT 1,
I float mounted a print using some lineco hayaku hinging tape, following these steps:
forum.Expressobeans/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62429
I framed a Keyes "Stampede" print and it has been kinda tricky, since it's a huge print but with small prints you can do it alone and it's quite easy.
just remember to measure things twice... even better if three times. 
I float mounted a print using some lineco hayaku hinging tape, following these steps: forum.Expressobeans/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=62429I framed a Keyes "Stampede" print and it has been kinda tricky, since it's a huge print but with small prints you can do it alone and it's quite easy. just remember to measure things twice... even better if three times. |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by psycho666 on May 25, 2012 17:34:48 GMT 1, Thanks for the replies.
I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome...
I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour.
How does that sound?
At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking.
Psycho666
Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome... I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour. How does that sound? At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking. Psycho666 |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by psycho666 on May 25, 2012 18:45:11 GMT 1, Where are you based psycho
Croydon! 
The print I'm considering getting mounted like this is this DECYCLE one:
shop.prettyportal.de/products/decycle-down-to-business-red-edition
"hand moulded paper (300g)"
I might re-think this once I receive it, but I thought the paper looks quite interesting.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by kultur on May 25, 2012 19:05:08 GMT 1, print face should never directly touch the glass or perspex... rule #1 of framing
Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome... I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour. How does that sound? At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking. Psycho666
print face should never directly touch the glass or perspex... rule #1 of framing Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome... I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour. How does that sound? At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking. Psycho666 |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by psycho666 on May 25, 2012 20:30:20 GMT 1, Okay, maybe I'll just frame it with a standard mount! ;D
Psycho666
Okay, maybe I'll just frame it with a standard mount! ;D Psycho666 |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by iamzero on May 25, 2012 21:16:24 GMT 1, Float mount that bad boy and don't get scared.
Float mount that bad boy and don't get scared.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Phear Loathing on Jun 2, 2012 16:29:48 GMT 1, print face should never directly touch the glass or perspex... rule #1 of framing Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome... I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour. How does that sound? At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking. Psycho666
Not true. Plexi doesn't transfer heat like glass does. It can be directly touching plexi
print face should never directly touch the glass or perspex... rule #1 of framing Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit put off by the usual way of float mounting a print... so I might try the following - comments welcome... I was thinking of buying to sheets of perspex and putting the print between them - the static should hold the print in place. Then just put it in the frame as usual... but with a sheet of paper over the backing board to give it some colour. How does that sound? At least the would mean the print can be removed and there is no sticking. Psycho666 Not true. Plexi doesn't transfer heat like glass does. It can be directly touching plexi |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by jonti on Sept 24, 2012 20:36:02 GMT 1, Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard?
Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard?
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Tompkins on Sept 24, 2012 20:51:27 GMT 1, Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard?
Would have thought it too greasy and stain the paper ??
Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard? Would have thought it too greasy and stain the paper ?? |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2012 20:55:36 GMT 1, Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard?
first time I hear this.. you mean silicon on the print??
Has anyone's framer ever mentioned using blobs of silicon in the corner to float mount a print to a conservation foamboard? first time I hear this.. you mean silicon on the print?? |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by jonti on Sept 24, 2012 21:12:45 GMT 1, Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board.
I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after.
He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue.
He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper.
I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one?
Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board.
I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after.
He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue.
He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper.
I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one?
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2012 21:21:35 GMT 1, wow, feels risky to me, but I'm sure some expert on here knows better.
wow, feels risky to me, but I'm sure some expert on here knows better.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2012 21:38:32 GMT 1, Rather worryingly I think he's talking about something like this...
Product Information
Pritt Glue Dots
Individually formed adhesive glue dots for all your art and craft needs
Easy to use and apply - simply apply using backing paper, by peeling paper away from dot to position exactly where you need it
No drying time required
No liquid glue mess
Child safe (not suitable for children under 36 months)
Acid-free
Repositionable 64 dots per wallet
Packed 12 wallets
Pritt Glue Dots Acid-free on Backing Paper Repositionable 64 per Wallet 1444965 Pack of 12
Hhmmmmmmmmm?!?!?
Rather worryingly I think he's talking about something like this... Product Information Pritt Glue Dots Individually formed adhesive glue dots for all your art and craft needs Easy to use and apply - simply apply using backing paper, by peeling paper away from dot to position exactly where you need it No drying time required No liquid glue mess Child safe (not suitable for children under 36 months) Acid-free Repositionable 64 dots per wallet Packed 12 wallets Pritt Glue Dots Acid-free on Backing Paper Repositionable 64 per Wallet 1444965 Pack of 12 Hhmmmmmmmmm?!?!? |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by jonti on Sept 24, 2012 21:46:06 GMT 1, Oh dear god
Oh dear god
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2012 21:50:06 GMT 1, You already gave him the job?
You already gave him the job?
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Dr Plip on Sept 24, 2012 22:00:34 GMT 1, Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one?
I know nothing about framing, but if it's the same stuff that they use to stick credit cards to letters, then I'd be tempted to give it a miss. I just went and checked some of my old "You have a new card" letters (yes, I keep them. It's my problem, let's not talk about it) and the older ones have a grease mark from the glue. A bit like the mark left from Blu-Tack.
They could have changed the glues, or he might be talking about a different material altogether. But if it's the same stuff, then it's up there with spray mount (seen that done), staples, bulldog clips, etc.
I'd be wary.
Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one? I know nothing about framing, but if it's the same stuff that they use to stick credit cards to letters, then I'd be tempted to give it a miss. I just went and checked some of my old "You have a new card" letters (yes, I keep them. It's my problem, let's not talk about it) and the older ones have a grease mark from the glue. A bit like the mark left from Blu-Tack. They could have changed the glues, or he might be talking about a different material altogether. But if it's the same stuff, then it's up there with spray mount (seen that done), staples, bulldog clips, etc. I'd be wary. |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by iamzero on Sept 24, 2012 22:53:21 GMT 1, Step away from the 'framer'.
Step away from the 'framer'.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Mister Frame Man on Sept 25, 2012 5:43:06 GMT 1, Shocking!
Shocking!
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Baby Dave on Sept 25, 2012 6:41:12 GMT 1,
I think this answers your question!!
I think this answers your question!! |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by jonti on Sept 25, 2012 7:17:33 GMT 1, Yes I think that answers my question!
He has the prints but I haven't given him the nod as yet.
Quick phone call this morning I think.
Thanks for the help guys
Yes I think that answers my question!
He has the prints but I haven't given him the nod as yet.
Quick phone call this morning I think.
Thanks for the help guys
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by warsaw project on Sept 25, 2012 10:17:45 GMT 1, Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one?
Not heard of that before either...
Id try it at home myself if you have any laying around, see if you get any residue once rolled off... I would have thought it would stain paper, but i could be wrong..
www.conservation-by-design.co.uk/category.aspx?id=347
Might be of help..
Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one? Not heard of that before either... Id try it at home myself if you have any laying around, see if you get any residue once rolled off... I would have thought it would stain paper, but i could be wrong.. www.conservation-by-design.co.uk/category.aspx?id=347Might be of help.. |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by jonti on Sept 25, 2012 10:31:12 GMT 1, Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one?
that looks like an interesting bit of kit, cheers for the link
Yea he said he would blob the silicon on reverse of the print onto the board. I was clear about the value of the prints and the conservation standards I was after. He said he had done it before for a gallery without any issue. He said the silicon is easily rolled off with a finger off the paper. I think its the same stuff that sticks credit cards to the letter when the bank sends you a new one? that looks like an interesting bit of kit, cheers for the link |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by Chrisp on Sept 26, 2012 14:44:49 GMT 1, that looks like an interesting bit of kit, cheers for the link
Yes really does sound interesting thanks for sharing, anyone tried this?
that looks like an interesting bit of kit, cheers for the link Yes really does sound interesting thanks for sharing, anyone tried this? |
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by nacional on Sept 26, 2012 17:13:33 GMT 1, But at the same time, am i correct in thinking that there is actually no way of framing that does not in some way potentially fuck up in some way the print....?? if anyone has the un-potential fuck-up free solution could they post a link please...thanxxx
But at the same time, am i correct in thinking that there is actually no way of framing that does not in some way potentially fuck up in some way the print....?? if anyone has the un-potential fuck-up free solution could they post a link please...thanxxx
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by iamzero on Sept 26, 2012 17:39:48 GMT 1, Personally I think we are over protective if our pieces if paper. No matter how well we frame them they will eventually fade, degrade and get old. Do some research on conservation framing and make a decision you're comfortable with dude.
Just stay away from the bathroom sealant and pritt stick.
Personally I think we are over protective if our pieces if paper. No matter how well we frame them they will eventually fade, degrade and get old. Do some research on conservation framing and make a decision you're comfortable with dude.
Just stay away from the bathroom sealant and pritt stick.
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Float Mounting • Deckled Edge, by nacional on Sept 26, 2012 18:38:00 GMT 1, You are correct iamzero..they are just bits of paper...it's just that when the bit of paper cost 5K it makes me slightly crap myself!!!!
You are correct iamzero..they are just bits of paper...it's just that when the bit of paper cost 5K it makes me slightly crap myself!!!!
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