Framing Pennants

[BBSD]

Looking for advice on framing this Stanford pennant at a reasonable price. Any suggestions and examples would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!

Barry

[Jaybird]

That is a beautiful pennant. Make sure you pay up for UV Plexi or UV glass. I've found that UV Plexi has come a long way in the last 15 years and has the benefit of light weight vs. glass.

[UnVme7]

Im glad someone asked this, as I was thinking of getting one of mine framed as well.

I plan on getting it custome framed, but do most people frame theirs the shape of the pennant, or just a regular rectangle?

Anyone have any examples?

[william_9]

Gents, I'm working with a custom framer who will be making these frames for me. We're hoping to have them available in my booth at the National this summer. At the very least, I will have one on hand to view at the show. In the meantime, custom orders are available. PM me for details if interested.

Apologies for the crappy phone pic, this was something quick that I posted on twitter a while back.

The frame is solid walnut with an oiled and waxed finish and is shown with UV glass. Additionally, there is a slight shadow box effect to keep the pennant off the glass. We may go with UV plexi as an alternative because it is safer to ship, though that benefit comes with other downsides.

[brownscollector78]

That is an awesome Stanford pennant!

[Bugsy]

It would be ideal, speaking from a point of conservation and preservation, to not actually have the pennant touching the glass, but it is definitely worth the extra money to have a UV blocker added.

[Rob D.]

I've had only two pennants framed and prefer a rectangular look rather than a triangle. I also prefer not to use a cut-out mat around the pennant. But it's all a matter of personal preference.

Edited to add: I agree with what Chris said about not having the pennant and glass touch. Mine have spacers between the mat and glass.

[BBSD]

Thanks for the input and comments guys. William, rectangular also? Hopefully we'll see additional examples and ideas.

[Bestdj777]

How do you guys secure the pennant to the backing without damaging it?

[william_9]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

How do you guys secure the pennant to the backing without damaging it?

If the pennant is floating (not touching the glass), it is ideally secured to the mat with a few loops of invisible thread. Fragile materials should be sewn to a backing (again, invisible) then secured to the mat.

[william_9]

Originally Posted by BBSD

Thanks for the input and comments guys. William, rectangular also? Hopefully we'll see additional examples and ideas.

Barry, yes, rectangular frames will also be available. We've come up with a system that is completely customizable, so square corners or triangle shaped, it's all doable.