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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: rochar3 on December 27, 2011, 06:50:04 pm
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Hello,
I am rather new to scrolling and would like to know what everybody does to mount their work. I did a portrait of a dog out of 1/8 plywood and am at a loss as what to do to display same. What size backer board, do you paint the backer board. Etc.Etc.
Thanks for your help.
Bob
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Frame it. That looks best.
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When I have a 1/8" project I always frame it some how. You can find nice frames at craft stores (Michael's or JoAnn) cheaper frames can be found at Walmart, dollar stores or thrift stores. I really like matting the project before framing (basically a piece of cardboard center the wood and frame) you can also make your own frames. You can buy picture frame molding from Menards, Lowes, Home Depot or similar places. Making a frame is really nice if the project is an odd size.
When I buy a frame I usually use felt (charcoal or black mostly) or printed cardstock (found in the scrapbook section of craft stores) . When I make a frame I stain the backer darker then the front and use 1/8" ply.
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I usually use the same size backer board and make it out of 1/8 plywood. Any thicker and you will have a hard time fitting it in a standard frame. I spray paint my backer with a flat black finish. As mrsn said many people use felt or card stock, which you can buy at any craft shop, these give you more variety of color.
I use Arlene's tacky glue. It is clear, and it also dries clear, which helps the glue not to show. I don't use glass. I take the glass out for two reasons. I don't like the glare and it keeps the piece thin enough to fit well in the frame.
This may be too obvious :), but I use good plywood for my piece (baltic birch) and the cheap stuff for the backer. I usually watch for sales or make my own frames. But I have had pieces that I had professionally framed. This depends on how nice the piece is or to who(m?) I am trying to impress.
Barry
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Everybody has their favorite ways of mounting portraits. first I use either 1/8" Baltic birch or Oak plywood for the portrait. I'll use either plywood for the backer. I like a natural wood look for the backer, so I usually stain it. I make my own frames. This way I'm not restricted to whatever size frame I can find. I cut a keyhole in the top of the frame to hang.
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I am also just learning about the different methods used to finish off projects and have just bought some black felt to try , and i have made myself a sled for my tablesaw to also make my own frames .
Dan , when you say a keyhole is this like a slot where you can move it to keep it straight and how deep is it? , do you make you own moulding ? ..Pete
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I buy frames at the $ store and use colored construction the same size.
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can you show the portrait of the dog? Maybe we can suggest some.
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I am also just learning about the different methods used to finish off projects and have just bought some black felt to try , and i have made myself a sled for my tablesaw to also make my own frames .
Dan , when you say a keyhole is this like a slot where you can move it to keep it straight and how deep is it? , do you make you own moulding ? ..Pete
The key hole is cut with a router on a router table with a bit called a keyhole bit. It is designed to hang flush to the wall with a screw or nail. Here is a link: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2008092/6374/Whiteside-3050-Carbide-Picture-Hanger-Router-Bit-14-SH-38-DX-716-CL.aspx
And yes, I make my own molding, although i keep it very simple. I usually use 1/2" to 5/8" stock to make my frames.
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Thanks for that Dan , i will see if i can source a bit over here.. Pete
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I also make my own frames so I'm not restricted to whatever size frame. I just mount a sawtooth Hanger on the back. The backer depends on the look I want for that project. Sometimes I use no backer and leave it open. 8)
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i frame mine and use different color felt for the backer.
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Pete, try http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-keyhole-router-cutters-prod803493/ they cost ?6.90
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I usually get my frames from yard sales, goodwill store or any charity shop (cheap, cheap, cheap 10 cents to a dollar). I use the glass for other projects (gog) and the frame part I can cut to whatever size I need. If the frame has a backboard already I will use that.
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Thanks Keefie i will order one , Russ i like the idea of the sawtooth hanger ,i just looked at some canvas picture i had made and they were finished with them ::) ...Pete
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To those of you that make your own frames, what kind of wood do you use and how wide do you make the frame? Do you use different types of wood depending on the project or do you use the same wood each time?
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The wood choice for your frame is totally up to you. Anything will work. I usually pick wood that matches my project, sometimes I stain them sometimes I leave them natural. I use mat board for the backer on all my portrait work.. its comes in many colors and is nice and solid.
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I use what ever wood I have on hand. I have made frames from Pine, Red Oak, Mahogany and even antique chestnut.
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If I make my own frame I usually use oak and stain it golden oak or early American or something. I like the look of the stained frame better, it stands out a bit more from the piece.