Framing own Pics

zoom bugzoom bug Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
edited January 14, 2009 in Finishing School
I'd like to frame my own pics. Do I secure the photo to the mat? Do I do it with Tape? Glue?

Thanks.:dunno

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  • PunkybethPunkybeth Registered Users Posts: 159 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2009
    zoom bug wrote:
    I'd like to frame my own pics. Do I secure the photo to the mat? Do I do it with Tape? Glue?

    Thanks.ne_nau.gif

    Hey Zoom Bug,

    I'm not an expert, but I've matted a couple things before. I usually mount the photos to non-acid foam backerboard and attach the photo to the foam with double sided tape (specifically made for photos). Then I create a hinge for the mat and backerboard so you can open it up like a book. There are also corners you can use instead of tape on the photos so you can always remove the photo.

    You can find stuff for matting at http://www.jerrysartarama.com/. They have really good prices for matting supplies.

    Good luck!
    Robyn T. Lisone
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  • zoom bugzoom bug Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited January 11, 2009
    Thanks Punkybeth!

    Great suggestions! :D I'll try these and see how it goes!
  • Candid ArtsCandid Arts Registered Users Posts: 1,685 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2009
    One of the best things to adhere a photo to a foam core board or matting is to use the 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive. A lot of frame shops use this. I've used it in my custom subwoofer boxes in car audio adhering the carpet or vinyl to woods. It is a GREAT adhesive. Spray on photo and foam core, let sit for about 5 minutes, and adhere. You won't be disappointing.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2009
    Go to the Frame Destination website. They have instructions there with drawings, much easier than trying to explain with only words.

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  • zoom bugzoom bug Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited January 13, 2009
    Thanks for all the tips!

    You are right Sam, the Frame Destination website description/photos were very helpful.

    And I'll try the 3M spray adhesive.

    Great Great Info.

    I'll get started.wings.gif
  • gmitchel850gmitchel850 Registered Users Posts: 100 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
    Candid Arts wrote:
    One of the best things to adhere a photo to a foam core board or matting is to use the 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive. A lot of frame shops use this. I've used it in my custom subwoofer boxes in car audio adhering the carpet or vinyl to woods. It is a GREAT adhesive. Spray on photo and foam core, let sit for about 5 minutes, and adhere. You won't be disappointing.

    Agreed, for cold mounting, the 3M spray is the better way to proceed.

    Cheers,

    Mitch
  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2009
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