Best way to mount photos?
Jan 11, 2012 15:48:24 #
(Not sure if I posted or not so going to try again.)
I need to mount some 8x12's to poster board and frame them. What is the best way to do this? I do not want to use the spray glue (I'm terrible at that). I did use some double-sided tape for some but now wondering if that was a good idea.
And. Do you sign your photos you are selling or not? If so, where do you sign?
Thanks much for the help.
I need to mount some 8x12's to poster board and frame them. What is the best way to do this? I do not want to use the spray glue (I'm terrible at that). I did use some double-sided tape for some but now wondering if that was a good idea.
And. Do you sign your photos you are selling or not? If so, where do you sign?
Thanks much for the help.
Jan 11, 2012 16:17:42 #
I mount photos that I am framing to mat board with self-adhesive linen hinging tape. I use acid-free materials so they don't turn brown.
I don't sell, but I've donated to auctions for charity. I have signed a couple on the lower-right corner of the mat (pencil), but on others I just tape a card on the back.
I don't sell, but I've donated to auctions for charity. I have signed a couple on the lower-right corner of the mat (pencil), but on others I just tape a card on the back.
Jan 11, 2012 17:07:43 #
snowbear wrote:
I mount photos that I am framing to mat board with self-adhesive linen hinging tape. I use acid-free materials so they don't turn brown.
I don't sell, but I've donated to auctions for charity. I have signed a couple on the lower-right corner of the mat (pencil), but on others I just tape a card on the back.
I don't sell, but I've donated to auctions for charity. I have signed a couple on the lower-right corner of the mat (pencil), but on others I just tape a card on the back.
Can you buy this linen hinging tape at a craft store? Will it work on poster board? I can't find frames 8x12 so I get the 11x14 frame. I cut a white (or black)poster board to fit the frame and mount the photo on that.
Thank you. good idea about a card on the back.
Jan 11, 2012 17:21:07 #
I get it at Plaza Art supply - I don't think they are that far west. You should be able to get it at art supply stores. You can also try some of the online art stores, like Utrecht, Plaza Art, Dick Blick.
It's made by Lineco: http://www.lineco.com/
It doesn't look like they sell direct, but there's an 800 number on their website. they may be able to tell you where to get it locally.
It's made by Lineco: http://www.lineco.com/
It doesn't look like they sell direct, but there's an 800 number on their website. they may be able to tell you where to get it locally.
Jan 11, 2012 17:33:13 #
snowbear wrote:
I get it at Plaza Art supply - I don't think they are that far west. You should be able to get it at art supply stores. You can also try some of the online art stores, like Utrecht, Plaza Art, Dick Blick.
It's made by Lineco: http://www.lineco.com/
It doesn't look like they sell direct, but there's an 800 number on their website. they may be able to tell you where to get it locally.
It's made by Lineco: http://www.lineco.com/
It doesn't look like they sell direct, but there's an 800 number on their website. they may be able to tell you where to get it locally.
Yikes. I don't know any of those stores. I do know Hobby Lobby. I will check. Thank you!
Jan 11, 2012 17:57:30 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
Just google art supplies and you will find plenty of them.There is dickblick and aswexpress,jerrysartarama, cheap joes and many others. They all sell in bulk or small orders.
Jan 11, 2012 17:58:37 #
Old Timer wrote:
Just google art supplies and you will find plenty of them.There is dickblick and aswexpress,jerrysartarama, cheap joes and many others. They all sell in bulk or small orders.
Thank you. I will have to Google since I haven't got a clue what those look like.
Jan 11, 2012 19:04:50 #
go to hobby lobby and in the scrapbook dept there are several good options for you. Buy the acid free... they have tabs, square, tape runners etc. Don't buy the "paper studio" brand it doesn't hold that great BUT the 3m and 3L are terrific.
Jan 11, 2012 19:16:22 #
If you are going to use a mat, you can use Magic Mending Tape by 3m to tape the sides and ends of the pix to the backing board. It is safe to use on photographs and holds forever. Been using it for 22 years.
Jan 11, 2012 19:37:00 #
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Jan 11, 2012 20:07:57 #
judy 2011 wrote:
quote=snowbear I get it at Plaza Art supply - I d... (show quote)
Do they have Aaron Brothers Art Mart in your area?
Jan 11, 2012 22:32:56 #
I hope the poster board is a shoort term mat. I don't think poster board is acid free or very sturdy and would hate to see your good work turn brown and wrinkly. Just my 2 cents worth but I would invest in some good acid free mat board.
Jan 11, 2012 22:37:08 #
Hollyak wrote:
I hope the poster board is a shoort term mat. I don't think poster board is acid free or very sturdy and would hate to see your good work turn brown and wrinkly. Just my 2 cents worth but I would invest in some good acid free mat board.
oops. Great idea! I never thought of that! I haven't been able to find a mat for 8x12 size. That's why I started using the poster board. But now I will try to figure out something else. thanks for that tip!
Jan 11, 2012 22:37:34 #
Photo-Al wrote:
quote=judy 2011 quote=snowbear I get it at Plaza... (show quote)
No, Just Hobby Lobby and Michaels and Robert's crafts.
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