Re: [MOPO] Framing question
Richard, I have been float mounting posters for several years, my frame shop has done this very frequently for both myself and for clients. Depending on the poster, we have used both white and black backing boards. In any case, the backing board should run slightly larger than the actual poster, and you obviously need spacers to get the proper 'floating' effect. I guess it takes some experience to choose the best depth for the spacers, and especially rolled posters may be stopped by the glass, that's unevitable. My frame shop fixes the posters to the backing board with acid free paper tape, in as many spots as necessary. It is important though, that the poster actually 'hangs' in the frame, as the poster will shrink and extend a bit when the climate changes, so do not fix them at all four corners, but rather attach them at the top. I like linenbacking and restoration for posters that have severe defects, or damages that heavily distract from the overall appearance (like, old tape, uuurgh...) When a poster has no or only light defects, I've had great results with float mounting, rather than hiding the folds or any defects, the float frame rather brings them out, it makes a poster look more like a piece of fine art. By clearly bringing out all defects, it also emphasizes on the fact that an old poster has a history, and another life, before it became a 'collectible'... For me, and a fair number of my clients, float mounting is the way to go. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net Much as I've enjoyed the recent Mopo madness, here's something relatively dull. Like many I've now shied away from automatically linen backing posters, and want to get the next lot float mounted. Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/6069946_4a0340d948_o-2.jpg Needed to find a decent, yet not exorbitant framer in London, which I've done (thanks to an esteemed MOPO member), but they're cautious about float mounting. Even allowing for the rolled posters spending a time flattening out, they're reticent because of the low tack nature of acid free tape. I'd still prefer my posters framed this way, does anyone have any experience? Thanks, Richard Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
Richard my framer has done float mounted posters for several clients. Ade -Original Message- From: Helmut Hamm texasmu...@web.de To: MoPo-L MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:38 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question Richard, I have been float mounting posters for several years, my frame shop has done this very frequently for both myself and for clients. Depending on the poster, we have used both white and black backing boards. In any case, the backing board should run slightly larger than the actual poster, and you obviously need spacers to get the proper 'floating' effect. I guess it takes some experience to choose the best depth for the spacers, and especially rolled posters may be stopped by the glass, that's unevitable. My frame shop fixes the posters to the backing board with acid free paper tape, in as many spots as necessary. It is important though, that the poster actually 'hangs' in the frame, as the poster will shrink and extend a bit when the climate changes, so do not fix them at all four corners, but rather attach them at the top. I like linenbacking and restoration for posters that have severe defects, or damages that heavily distract from the overall appearance (like, old tape, uuurgh...) When a poster has no or only light defects, I've had great results with float mounting, rather than hiding the folds or any defects, the float frame rather brings them out, it makes a poster look more like a piece of fine art. By clearly bringing out all defects, it also emphasizes on the fact that an old poster has a history, and another life, before it became a 'collectible'... For me, and a fair number of my clients, float mounting is the way to go. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net Much as I've enjoyed the recent Mopo madness, here's something relatively dull. Like many I've now shied away from automatically linen backing posters, and want to get the next lot float mounted. Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/6069946_4a0340d948_o-2.jpg Needed to find a decent, yet not exorbitant framer in London, which I've done (thanks to an esteemed MOPO member), but they're cautious about float mounting. Even allowing for the rolled posters spending a time flattening out, they're reticent because of the low tack nature of acid free tape. I'd still prefer my posters framed this way, does anyone have any experience? Thanks, Richard Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
I'm assuming you use acid free mounting boards. Can you suggest an online store where we can buy oversized boards? We use Dick Blick and can only get sheets in the 32x40 size. From: Helmut Hamm texasmu...@web.de To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question Richard, I have been float mounting posters for several years, my frame shop has done this very frequently for both myself and for clients. Depending on the poster, we have used both white and black backing boards. In any case, the backing board should run slightly larger than the actual poster, and you obviously need spacers to get the proper 'floating' effect. I guess it takes some experience to choose the best depth for the spacers, and especially rolled posters may be stopped by the glass, that's unevitable. My frame shop fixes the posters to the backing board with acid free paper tape, in as many spots as necessary. It is important though, that the poster actually 'hangs' in the frame, as the poster will shrink and extend a bit when the climate changes, so do not fix them at all four corners, but rather attach them at the top. I like linenbacking and restoration for posters that have severe defects, or damages that heavily distract from the overall appearance (like, old tape, uuurgh...) When a poster has no or only light defects, I've had great results with float mounting, rather than hiding the folds or any defects, the float frame rather brings them out, it makes a poster look more like a piece of fine art. By clearly bringing out all defects, it also emphasizes on the fact that an old poster has a history, and another life, before it became a 'collectible'... For me, and a fair number of my clients, float mounting is the way to go. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net Much as I've enjoyed the recent Mopo madness, here's something relatively dull. Like many I've now shied away from automatically linen backing posters, and want to get the next lot float mounted. Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/6069946_4a0340d948_o-2.jpg Needed to find a decent, yet not exorbitant framer in London, which I've done (thanks to an esteemed MOPO member), but they're cautious about float mounting. Even allowing for the rolled posters spending a time flattening out, they're reticent because of the low tack nature of acid free tape. I'd still prefer my posters framed this way, does anyone have any experience? Thanks, Richard Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
Thanks Helmut, didn't realise that it would just be anchored at the top edge. Likewise, really like the museum look for some pieces, and never really been that keen on window mounts for larger posters. Adrian, yes it's your guy, you're the esteemed Mopo member I referred to! Seems V good. He's ok with it, but just a bit cautious about poster staying put compared to other methods. Sent from my iPhone On 19 Jun 2012, at 14:15, Adrian Cowdry jboh...@aol.com wrote: Richard my framer has done float mounted posters for several clients. Ade -Original Message- From: Helmut Hamm texasmu...@web.de To: MoPo-L MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:38 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question Richard, I have been float mounting posters for several years, my frame shop has done this very frequently for both myself and for clients. Depending on the poster, we have used both white and black backing boards. In any case, the backing board should run slightly larger than the actual poster, and you obviously need spacers to get the proper 'floating' effect. I guess it takes some experience to choose the best depth for the spacers, and especially rolled posters may be stopped by the glass, that's unevitable. My frame shop fixes the posters to the backing board with acid free paper tape, in as many spots as necessary. It is important though, that the poster actually 'hangs' in the frame, as the poster will shrink and extend a bit when the climate changes, so do not fix them at all four corners, but rather attach them at the top. I like linenbacking and restoration for posters that have severe defects, or damages that heavily distract from the overall appearance (like, old tape, uuurgh...) When a poster has no or only light defects, I've had great results with float mounting, rather than hiding the folds or any defects, the float frame rather brings them out, it makes a poster look more like a piece of fine art. By clearly bringing out all defects, it also emphasizes on the fact that an old poster has a history, and another life, before it became a 'collectible'... For me, and a fair number of my clients, float mounting is the way to go. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net Much as I've enjoyed the recent Mopo madness, here's something relatively dull. Like many I've now shied away from automatically linen backing posters, and want to get the next lot float mounted. Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/6069946_4a0340d948_o-2.jpg Needed to find a decent, yet not exorbitant framer in London, which I've done (thanks to an esteemed MOPO member), but they're cautious about float mounting. Even allowing for the rolled posters spending a time flattening out, they're reticent because of the low tack nature of acid free tape. I'd still prefer my posters framed this way, does anyone have any experience? Thanks, Richard Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Framing question
Much as I've enjoyed the recent Mopo madness, here's something relatively dull. Like many I've now shied away from automatically linen backing posters, and want to get the next lot float mounted. Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/6069946_4a0340d948_o-2.jpg Needed to find a decent, yet not exorbitant framer in London, which I've done (thanks to an esteemed MOPO member), but they're cautious about float mounting. Even allowing for the rolled posters spending a time flattening out, they're reticent because of the low tack nature of acid free tape. I'd still prefer my posters framed this way, does anyone have any experience? Thanks, Richard Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
It's under $200 JEFF POTOKAR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
Hey Jeff and all, Just to add a note. A 47x63 framed with 1/8 plexiglass typically weighs about 20-25 pounds. If you use a lightweight metal frame and 1/4 Artcare foamcore backing you would have no problem hanging it on the wall. I do 47x63 posters in say a 3 wood and they only weigh a few pounds more. That is very lightweight for a wall. I have framed and hung mirrors that were close to and over 100 pounds or more. You have to secure them on the wall with something more than a hook or nail but they don't come down. In our earthquake that we had here in 1994, my piano wound up on the flip side of my couch, but all my movie posters framed in 1/8 plexiglass were still on the wall. They were sideways but not a one came down. In contrast, my customers that had items framed in glass all came down and broke and, for the most part, the items in the frames were severely damaged. If you are up to it and want to save some money, you can even frame your own French posters. Plexiglass normally is sold in 4'x8' sheets or 48x96. Don't assume your poster is exactly 47x63, they rarely are and if you have had it linenbacked it definitely won't be. Trim the excess linen down to about 1/4 all the way around (the frame lip will cover that but you will still have something to hold onto) and you should still be under or at 48. Look up some plastics or plexiglass distributors in your area. Ask them to cut you a piece of acrylic or UV filtered plexiglass, whatever your needs and/or budget allow. Most high grade acrylics have some amount of UV filtering in them. Don't get so hung up on the UV filtering thing as most of us are not hanging our posters out on the patio and have the sense not to hang anything in direct consistent sunlight. Call a few frame stores too for a price quote. Then you can buy the metal frame legs from a frame store. I have an article on www.learnaboutmovieposters.comhttp://www.learnaboutmovieposters.com/ and it is called Tips for oversize framing. It will provide you with some helpful hints. I am currently looking into sending out the frame material to customers who have oversize pieces and are trying to beat the high cost of retail framing. I will let you know soon, as so many of you have asked me to do it, what the cost of shipping will be. That is the factor up in the air at this point. As always feel free to call me with any questions. Sue Heim www.hollywoodposterframes.comhttp://www.hollywoodposterframes.com/ (800) 463-2994 - Original Message - From: JEFF POTOKARmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUmailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotelshttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47094/*http://farechase.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTFicDJoNDllBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDZ3JvdXBzBHNsawNlbWFpbC1uY20- with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.comhttp://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
Toochis is a good example. Her Barbarella was an approximately 55x78. We did it in a wood frame and it came out spectacular. The poster was a beauty to begin with. It probably weighed no more than 30-35 pounds and took no special system to hang it up other than hooks into drywall. I have a French poster above my fireplace in a wood frame and it is just hung with two hooks into drywall. Sue - Original Message - From: Toochis Morinmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUmailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question I've had a large Italian 2-panel of Barbarella framed by Sue and it looks great. It also was easy to hang. Toochis - Original Message From: JEFF POTOKAR [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUmailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:29:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotelshttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47094/*http://farechase.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTFicDJoNDllBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BHBvcwMxMwRzZWMDZ3JvdXBzBHNsawNlbWFpbC1uY20- with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.comhttp://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.comhttp://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Framing question
I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Framing question
I've had a large Italian 2-panel of Barbarella framed by Sue and it looks great. It also was easy to hang. Toochis - Original Message From: JEFF POTOKAR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:29:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Framing question i was debating having a 47x63 large french panel framed... i think it would weigh almost too much to hang, tho. the other question to consider... what is your BADLANDS poster worth? the frame might be of more value than this particular poster. On May 30, 2007, at 11:45 AM, chris quarles wrote: I have 60 by 40 of Badlands that I'd like to frame. I'd rather not spend the $400 my local guy would want. I noticed that Sue's Hollywood Poster Frames website indicates up to 31x46. Can you go bigger Sue? Anyone else had a 40 X60 framed? Discuss. chris quarles Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
