Large needlework framing
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Large needlework framing
Hello everyone, I’m fairly new to framing and have a customer who has asked me to frame a large sentimental needlework. It measures approx 133cm x 15cm, and she doesn’t want a mount. It has ornate metal hangers at each end sewn securely into the fabric. Customer doesn’t want the hangers on show so suggested tucking them behind out of sight. I’ve attached a few pictures for reference. What would your approach be to this? What methods do you think Would be best to secure it for framing. At this aspect glass or acrylic ? Would be grateful for your thoughts. Thank you
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Re: Large needlework framing
Tudor Rose would be the best person to ask.
Folding the rings underneath, I would cut slits in the mountboard and feed through strips of polypropelene/mylar fixed on the back to hold them in place and then sew the piece to cotton rag board.
For this size I would use 3mm glass/acrylic, making sure that the frame is strong enough to prevent any twisting while handling.
Folding the rings underneath, I would cut slits in the mountboard and feed through strips of polypropelene/mylar fixed on the back to hold them in place and then sew the piece to cotton rag board.
For this size I would use 3mm glass/acrylic, making sure that the frame is strong enough to prevent any twisting while handling.
Justin George GCF(APF)
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Re: Large needlework framing
Many thanks, appreciate your thoughts on this.