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02/09/2010 03:29:20 PM · #1 |
I'm entering a photo contest where the rules state:
Photo must be mounted on 18"x24" foam core. Photo must have plain white mat to serve as frame for the photo. Photo sizes may vary within the mats but may not exceed 12"x18".
I have NO experience with foam core but have read how to mount a photo using spray adhesive. Do I use a 18x24 white mat and attach that to the foam core? Say my photo is 8x10. Does my mat fill the rest of the space to get to the 18x24 foam core size? Will someone explain this to me like I'm a kindergartener!
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02/09/2010 03:37:01 PM · #2 |
| I tried it once with the foam core and it was very expensive and I couldn't cut it straight because it was to expensive to buy the tool to cut it with! :>) So good luck with that. I think you might be well off to just use the black foam core that comes with a frame and mounting it to that. That is what I ended up doing and it was fine. |
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02/09/2010 03:37:55 PM · #3 |
Found this, might help.
Also Google has some videos listed that may help you.
Good luck. |
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02/11/2010 08:23:15 PM · #4 |
| Update: Michael's sells white foam core and they cut it to the size I needed for free! Right now it's on sale for $1.50 for a 20x30 sheet. To that I'm attaching a standard 12x16 mat that holds an 8x10 photo. Not expensive after all. |
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02/11/2010 09:02:02 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kellyo:
Update: Michael's sells white foam core and they cut it to the size I needed for free! Right now it's on sale for $1.50 for a 20x30 sheet. To that I'm attaching a standard 12x16 mat that holds an 8x10 photo. Not expensive after all. |
In the future you can cut foam board with a utility knife and a solid straight edge. :-)
I'm glad it worked out for you. Make sure you attach the mat and photo firmly...don't go cheap on the double-sided tape, otherwise it will fall part after hanging for a little while.
You'll have to let us know how the contest winds up. Good luck! |
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02/11/2010 09:38:16 PM · #6 |
If you use rubber cement on one surface only it will be able to be removed. However if you coat both surfaces with rubber cement you'd better get it right the first time, because removal is not really possible. However doing the double sided adhesive is very sturdy.
Hope this helps some. |
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02/12/2010 03:15:47 PM · #7 |
I know this is after the fact but might be helpful too...when I work at Fed-Ex Kinko's (there in Glenview, IL) we had foam core (like 36x42" cut to whatever) that actually had sticky already applied to it. It came with a protective sheet you peeled off then layed your items on it, and if I remember correctly you could move it around a bit until you pressed it into place. We could then make sure items were stuck by running it through the roller system or placing it in the vacuum chamber.
It has been MANY years so I have no clue what the cost is now but might be an option in a pinch.
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02/12/2010 03:19:11 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by JerseyGenie:
If you use rubber cement on one surface only it will be able to be removed. However if you coat both surfaces with rubber cement you'd better get it right the first time, because removal is not really possible. However doing the double sided adhesive is very sturdy.
Hope this helps some. |
I don't think rubber cement is archival quality -- be careful you don't damage the prints if you use it. |
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