The Framers Forum

Hi all; I have a possible business venture in the works that will be manufacturing of hermetically sealed acrylic cases that can be inserted into a frame. The face and back of these cases will be made up of UV filtering (OP2) acrylic. Air is removed via a medical syringe or vacuum pump and Argon is ...

2 things.

Have a front moulding set up as a cabinet door..... with small hinges and (latched)secured with small rare earth magnets.

Attach the book into a recess with strips of polyester film (Mylar® or Melinex®) --- strap the cover sheet back and nothing over the book cover.

Check with a sign writers supplier.... they have a MDF that has a smooth coated white surface that might be more suitable.

Here in the US - most framers use foam centered boards - some use coroplast - others use mount boards - and others use corrugated kraft board(old fashion and very acidic). I have an order for 50 sheets of Coroplast® - 4mm x 48 x 96 - fluted plastic sheet - to be picked up at a local plastic distribu...

A point to remember, All board manufacturers are technically "converters".... that is, they assembly the boards from layers of paper. This is done with at least 2 types of adhesive - a vegetable based adhesive (wheat/rice paste , dextrene[corn] based products.... & methyl cellulose bas...

I have made super heavy boards made up to 4 layers thick! I have always used starch paste. If you did not have any in stock you can go to the paint store and purchase some old fashion premixed wallpaper paste. The newer formulas have some PVA. These pastes have stabilizers and preservation chemicals...

the attached like will be of interest to you. It lists the assorted picture framers use around the world.

http://www.getthepictureframing.com/gfaq/

Most have demo versions, take a look and then make a decision.

BTY, in other industries a POS system youl be ten fold or more, more pricey.

The original posting did not say anything about clear acrylic standoffs. I am sure someone makes them.

http://www.standoffsystems.com/detect.html

A hole is drilled into each corner of the acrylic sheets........... this hardware is then inserted into the holes and secured to a wall.

4 thumb tacks ! and no glass

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I think that I have a slight difference in terminology . What I mount to is what you call an undermount. A filler board is then below that board is necessary.

You always mount to a backing board(mount board) rather than to the window mount (mat). An additional board can / should be placed behind the mounting board for additional support.

I just love it when an artists lack of fore thought becomes the problem of the framer.

What about a chain saw

yep
that is what I found out from a major frame manufacturer.

this is the style of spray gun that I use for gesso (RSG and whitting)

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... lter=spray

Warm traditional gesso can be sprayed through a spray gun. The key is a nozzle that will accommodate the thickness and pre heating the sprayer in a bucket of warm water.

my preference for packaging materials is: 1" - 25MM or thicker rigid foam insulation --- all six sides. after packing the framed art in a plastic bag (waterproof) covered my 2-3 layers ---- all 6 sides --- corrugated cardboard sheets for very large art and high priced art I prefer an exterior o...