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02/06/2013 07:28:59 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I'd be surprised if he didn't want it BECAUSE it is bent. You may have found your niche market :-) Be sure'n ask him before attempting a half-fast repair... |
He he, I was serious Robert when I said earlier that back when I was doing pottery the rejects that I made all funky sometimes sold for as much if not more than the so called perfect pieces. I could be onto a real money maker with these bent prints that "tell a story" if the image itself doesn't! ;) |
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02/06/2013 07:35:25 PM · #27 |
Seriously? He said he specifically wants the bent print? Or just that print reprinted on metal?
If he wants the bent one, I'm curious what he want's to do with it! Hang it?
On those floating mounts, I have had a similar "drop" experience with photo of mine I've "tried" to display several times. It's one of those standout prints (3/4 inch or just over that).
To mount in various venues I tried various workarounds to place hanging hooks on it...using Gorilla tape. It fell a few times on from my own wall, and then I tried to make it more secure...thought I had got it right, and hung it at one of my coffee shop shows. Never heard any complaints from them but when it was time to take down the show I noticed it was missing. I was hoping it had sold :) but instead they told me it fell down so they put it in the back, I figured it was trash, but it sustained very little damage from the falls...edges are a little ruffled in places.
Anyway, I finally broke down and figure out I could screw eyelets in the 3/4" holes used for floating mounts...I just had to put them in sideways. Then I was able to string a wire on it. Seems to be fine now (print is very light, I'm sure it's lighter than metal, and the metal may not be thick enough for a similar solution. But you might think about using a wire next time (if you can gen it up!)
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02/06/2013 07:54:25 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Brent_S:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I'd be surprised if he didn't want it BECAUSE it is bent. You may have found your niche market :-) Be sure'n ask him before attempting a half-fast repair... |
He he, I was serious Robert when I said earlier that back when I was doing pottery the rejects that I made all funky sometimes sold for as much if not more than the so called perfect pieces. I could be onto a real money maker with these bent prints that "tell a story" if the image itself doesn't! ;) |
It's kind of obvious, isn't it.
The 'bent piece' becomes a 'sculpture' and no further explanation needed.
Seems to me a 3-dimensional piece could have some extra interest.
Especially if you (ahem) intend it to so do.
Message edited by author 2013-02-06 19:54:44. |
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02/06/2013 08:30:48 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by Neil:
Seriously? He said he specifically wants the bent print? Or just that print reprinted on metal?
If he wants the bent one, I'm curious what he want's to do with it! Hang it?
On those floating mounts, I have had a similar "drop" experience with photo of mine I've "tried" to display several times. It's one of those standout prints (3/4 inch or just over that).
To mount in various venues I tried various workarounds to place hanging hooks on it...using Gorilla tape. It fell a few times on from my own wall, and then I tried to make it more secure...thought I had got it right, and hung it at one of my coffee shop shows. Never heard any complaints from them but when it was time to take down the show I noticed it was missing. I was hoping it had sold :) but instead they told me it fell down so they put it in the back, I figured it was trash, but it sustained very little damage from the falls...edges are a little ruffled in places.
Anyway, I finally broke down and figure out I could screw eyelets in the 3/4" holes used for floating mounts...I just had to put them in sideways. Then I was able to string a wire on it. Seems to be fine now (print is very light, I'm sure it's lighter than metal, and the metal may not be thick enough for a similar solution. But you might think about using a wire next time (if you can gen it up!) |
I'm finding these floated metal prints are a bit of a bugger to mount securely Neil. The last show I did had a picture rail so I was able to wrap a wire clear around the float block and then extend it on up to the picture rail (not that picture rails are all that secure in an earthquake). For a venue like where I am displaying right now where you just hammer into the wall the obvious choice is to just hang them on nails or hooks, and that didn't work out so well :P I just got some spring loaded hooks that are the secure ticket for a wire, but they won't work into the holes on the mounts of a metal print. And if I wrap the mount with wire it will show because the mount block is so close to the top edge. I guess I need to experiment with wrapping the block with wire such that the wire runs across low on the block- just need to give it a go.
I have a large order for metal prints going into a commercial building soon where theft is a concern. I have that solution figured out by using a T-screw system for wooden frames. A wood block slightly thinner than the float mount will need to be glued near the bottom of each metal print and that should work great to fasten in the T-system. This would work well in a temporary gallery too- except you need to drill holes with anchors in the wall for the T-screws and I don't think most venues will go for that :P
Yes, I am selling sculptures now Alice! ;)
ETA: Yes, he wants the bent one Neil. He hasn't made an offer yet but likes my idea of hanging a hat over a damaged corner ;)
Message edited by author 2013-02-06 20:40:37. |
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02/06/2013 10:26:17 PM · #30 |
I obviously am a little late to respond to this thread..... Don't fault the owner / girl....I would definitely try to salvage the piece...i.e. hammer flat and frame...
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