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02/04/2005 01:17:03 PM · #1 |
How do you guys combine the backing board to the Mat board?
So far I have used double sided acid free tape, and used that to stick the photo, mat, and backing board together. It doesnt work so well. What else can I possibly do?
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02/04/2005 01:21:18 PM · #2 |
I lay the two pieces down flat and make hinges using the special removable acid free tape.
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02/04/2005 01:29:28 PM · #3 |
Don't tape them together at all.
Buy the sealable bags for about $.01 each and throw it all together in the bag if you are matting them to sell them. The bag is cut to size so this works great. People buying it are going to put it in their own frame and may need to remove your backing board (which could destroy the mat and/or print).
If you are matting it to put in a frame yourself, there is no need to connect the backing board and the mat.
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02/04/2005 01:29:47 PM · #4 |
Acid free is always good as long as you are using acid free mat board as well.
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02/04/2005 01:31:59 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Acid free is always good as long as you are using acid free mat board as well. |
Everything I use is acid free =)
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02/04/2005 01:36:36 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by louddog:
Don't tape them together at all.
Buy the sealable bags for about $.01 each and throw it all together in the bag if you are matting them to sell them. The bag is cut to size so this works great. People buying it are going to put it in their own frame and may need to remove your backing board (which could destroy the mat and/or print).
If you are matting it to put in a frame yourself, there is no need to connect the backing board and the mat. |
It's usually a good idea to put some sort of back on the mat either way. It helps protect the print from damage in handling if they are being presented this way.
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02/04/2005 01:42:15 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
How do you guys combine the backing board to the Mat board?
So far I have used double sided acid free tape, and used that to stick the photo, mat, and backing board together. It doesnt work so well. What else can I possibly do? |
In a few days, i'll probably have a best/correct answer for this question. I'm taking a job in a local custom framing shop and I hope to learn a lot about this in the process :)
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02/04/2005 01:48:18 PM · #8 |
I asked the question because...
My camera club has monthly competitions, and it has to be mounted. I dont want to put up just the mat because I dont want the photograph to be damaged.
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02/04/2005 01:52:12 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
I asked the question because...
My camera club has monthly competitions, and it has to be mounted. I dont want to put up just the mat because I dont want the photograph to be damaged. |
My camera club does the same thing. Our prints have to be matted and/or mounted for display.
It's not critical, in most cases, to worry much about it for these displays. It is, however, a good practice to mat/mount them as if you were going to frame and sell it. They always look better. The matting and mounting become part of the overall 'presentation' just like anything else would.
I have seen stuff done with double sided tape that didn't hold together very well. That solution isn't meant to be used for matted only display. one option that you have is to dot the corners of the mat/back with acid free glue. You can slice these back open again without damaging the print.
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02/04/2005 03:59:04 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
I asked the question because...
My camera club has monthly competitions, and it has to be mounted. I dont want to put up just the mat because I dont want the photograph to be damaged. |
I'd still use the bag then. Protects from dust, fingerprints and other stuff also. Plus, easy to take apart if you aren't keeping it matted. We bought a ton of pre cut double mats and backing boards and they gave us the bags free. I forgot where we got them though.
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02/04/2005 04:12:06 PM · #11 |
I do the hinge trick as well.
Cut your matte and backboard, then "open" the matte so it is face down at the top of the backboard and tape the long edge together.
I then fold it back together, slide my print in, center it and usually put something on it to hold it down. Then I lift the matte, tape down the print, put double stick tape around the rest of the backboard, and then shut the matte on top.
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02/04/2005 04:38:33 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
I lay the two pieces down flat and make hinges using the special removable acid free tape. |
I do this, too. I also use the clear, sealable bags. They are cheap and nice. I buy my mats from documounts.
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02/04/2005 06:53:01 PM · #13 |
Acid free, of course...Hinged matte and backboard (at the top), then the photo is hinged in the top two corners to the matte or the backboard, whichever you find easier.
I find placing the photo, then closing the "door" to get it centered, placing a small heavy book on microfiber cloth, onto the pic to hold it in place, then opening the "door" works well. Then tape the top 2 corners. Cloce it to check position, remove book, open and use permanent sided (or temp, whichever) acid free...ahhh hell...this is easier to understand where I tape. Has worked well for me. Keeps the framing area of the matte down and tight and the corners and outer edges secure.
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02/04/2005 08:36:41 PM · #14 |
Any suggestions for a supply house for matting material, tape, glue and bags?
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02/04/2005 08:48:26 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by ButterflySis:
Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
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I do this, too. I also use the clear, sealable bags. They are cheap and nice. |
This is a new product to me for prints. Could you please describe? I too mount images for print competition. |
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02/04/2005 11:03:54 PM · #16 |
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02/04/2005 11:42:02 PM · #17 |
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02/05/2005 12:54:27 AM · #18 |
The bags produce a mean glare when light hits them. They still may not be a good solution for displaying for a competition.
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02/05/2005 12:55:59 AM · #19 |
Thanks for the link Tracy.
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02/05/2005 10:41:09 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
The bags produce a mean glare when light hits them. They still may not be a good solution for displaying for a competition. |
Exactly, they arent.
The bags are good for when you are selling them at Fine Art shows, but when you are wanting to display the work for competition, or even on a wall for an exhibit, I think what I will do is use acid free glue, and put dabs as you said John around the edges.
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