Neate Michael
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by Neate Michael on Jan 17, 2008 11:00:06 GMT 1, Hi
I have seen some cool pics of some armsrock drawings hanging from a bit of wire with what look like bulldog clips attached to them. I am guessing that the bulldog clips would be special ones that would not harm the paper...
So does anybody know where I can get these? Or am I just talking jibberish?
Cheers
Michael
Hi
I have seen some cool pics of some armsrock drawings hanging from a bit of wire with what look like bulldog clips attached to them. I am guessing that the bulldog clips would be special ones that would not harm the paper...
So does anybody know where I can get these? Or am I just talking jibberish?
Cheers
Michael
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curiousgeorge
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by curiousgeorge on Jan 17, 2008 12:35:15 GMT 1, I would imagine, bulldog clips would leave marks/impression on the paper. I know you can a similiar product for keeping bags of opened food fresh, or indeed bulldog clips for kids
I would imagine, bulldog clips would leave marks/impression on the paper. I know you can a similiar product for keeping bags of opened food fresh, or indeed bulldog clips for kids
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seidbereit
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by seidbereit on Jan 17, 2008 12:41:37 GMT 1, I imagine you could just use normal ones and clamp small strips of mount board or the like between the paper and the metal bit of the clip. I personally wouldn't though as the print could still easily get ripped down in any number of ways.
I imagine you could just use normal ones and clamp small strips of mount board or the like between the paper and the metal bit of the clip. I personally wouldn't though as the print could still easily get ripped down in any number of ways.
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Neate Michael
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by snakes on Jan 17, 2008 13:11:39 GMT 1, It looks all very nice but a bloody risky way to keep a print as, as well as the pressure marks of the clips you will also have to contend with damage from dust and other aerosol pollutants, never minding UV exposure...
It looks all very nice but a bloody risky way to keep a print as, as well as the pressure marks of the clips you will also have to contend with damage from dust and other aerosol pollutants, never minding UV exposure...
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seidbereit
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by seidbereit on Jan 17, 2008 13:21:50 GMT 1, It looks all very nice but a bloody risky way to keep a print as, as well as the pressure marks of the clips you will also have to contend with damage from dust and other aerosol pollutants, never minding UV exposure...
...and them flapping around every time you open a window... 
It looks all very nice but a bloody risky way to keep a print as, as well as the pressure marks of the clips you will also have to contend with damage from dust and other aerosol pollutants, never minding UV exposure... ...and them flapping around every time you open a window... |
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Neate Michael
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by Neate Michael on Jan 17, 2008 13:49:01 GMT 1, True but this is only a £300 print and one that may not go up that much in value... I just don't want a big thick box frame, I don't think it would work so well...
True but this is only a £300 print and one that may not go up that much in value... I just don't want a big thick box frame, I don't think it would work so well...
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by daz205 on Jan 17, 2008 13:59:37 GMT 1, framers have plenty of options not just box frames or try habitat, hobby craft or athena for frames if you want to do it yourself
framers have plenty of options not just box frames or try habitat, hobby craft or athena for frames if you want to do it yourself
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stuey09
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by stuey09 on Jan 17, 2008 14:03:56 GMT 1, Each to their own, but no way would I do this to any of my prints. How are you giving it any protection by hanging it in this manner? The indentations would also be a concern. Have you thought of looking at different types/styles of framing. If you liked the picture enough to spend 300 quid on it, you don't want to risk it being damaged.
Good luck.
Each to their own, but no way would I do this to any of my prints. How are you giving it any protection by hanging it in this manner? The indentations would also be a concern. Have you thought of looking at different types/styles of framing. If you liked the picture enough to spend 300 quid on it, you don't want to risk it being damaged.
Good luck.
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pezlow
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by pezlow on Jan 17, 2008 14:06:53 GMT 1, Whilst it may look cool this is a big no no and, I am sure, something that you would regret over time as the print gets knackered. If you like the image that much then you should take steps to preserve it properly. This doesn't necessarily mean it will cost you the earth.
Whilst it may look cool this is a big no no and, I am sure, something that you would regret over time as the print gets knackered. If you like the image that much then you should take steps to preserve it properly. This doesn't necessarily mean it will cost you the earth.
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Rude Copper
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by Rude Copper on Jan 17, 2008 17:22:14 GMT 1, i've seen prints exhibited like this, & it looks very in keeping with the rest of the exhibition, lop sided gilded frames in a brick wareouse etc, probably would'nt look so good on yours, & would completely knacker the print,
still, your money, your print, your choice.........
i've seen prints exhibited like this, & it looks very in keeping with the rest of the exhibition, lop sided gilded frames in a brick wareouse etc, probably would'nt look so good on yours, & would completely knacker the print,
still, your money, your print, your choice.........
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Run Pig Run
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by Run Pig Run on Jan 17, 2008 18:31:49 GMT 1, only £300!
only £300!
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nickc
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Bulldog clips for hanging a print, by nickc on Jan 20, 2008 22:43:24 GMT 1, There was a Dan Baldwin at the London Art Fair that was hung on bulldog clips. I had a look at it specifically because of this thread. It had a regular bulldog clip, then a layer of rubber followed by some acid free tissue paper. Still looked incredibly dodgy to me and I can't quite believe they think it wouldn't damage the print.
If the print has 'only' cost you £300 then either get down to Habitat or go to your local framer. Not everything has to be done to museum standard. I'm having a print done at the moment that has no real commercial value but is a very sentimental piece as it was done by my Mrs granddad who recently passed away. My framer is knocking it together for me for under £50.
Honestly, go and see your framer because you would be amazed at what they can do for you.
There was a Dan Baldwin at the London Art Fair that was hung on bulldog clips. I had a look at it specifically because of this thread. It had a regular bulldog clip, then a layer of rubber followed by some acid free tissue paper. Still looked incredibly dodgy to me and I can't quite believe they think it wouldn't damage the print.
If the print has 'only' cost you £300 then either get down to Habitat or go to your local framer. Not everything has to be done to museum standard. I'm having a print done at the moment that has no real commercial value but is a very sentimental piece as it was done by my Mrs granddad who recently passed away. My framer is knocking it together for me for under £50.
Honestly, go and see your framer because you would be amazed at what they can do for you.
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