Fabric print in a frame...most suitable method?
Posted: Sat 17 Dec, 2022 3:11 pm
I have a fabric print that I wish to apply directly onto the backing board of a 12"x10" frame. I have a thin layer of 5mm sponge under the fabric.
I could use just fabric glue to apply both of these, but think using a staple gun might be a better option for a long term hold. I'm thinking of using fabric glue just along the edges to get some hold then staple into the frame from the back of the backing board but trying to get the staple into the narrow rebate of the frame. I don't know if this is even possible with standard heavy duty staple guns. Do any allow for tight areas and if stapling into a 5mm area of the rebate?
If I were to staple onto the fabric from the inside of the frame I would need to use a hammer or something to flatten out the pretruding staple on the back of the frame and this might look a little messy.
Are there any other methods of doing this where there isn't a large cost to it. I don't know if these fabric prints will even sell so don't want to spend too heavily on equipment.
I could use just fabric glue to apply both of these, but think using a staple gun might be a better option for a long term hold. I'm thinking of using fabric glue just along the edges to get some hold then staple into the frame from the back of the backing board but trying to get the staple into the narrow rebate of the frame. I don't know if this is even possible with standard heavy duty staple guns. Do any allow for tight areas and if stapling into a 5mm area of the rebate?
If I were to staple onto the fabric from the inside of the frame I would need to use a hammer or something to flatten out the pretruding staple on the back of the frame and this might look a little messy.
Are there any other methods of doing this where there isn't a large cost to it. I don't know if these fabric prints will even sell so don't want to spend too heavily on equipment.