Framing Pennants

[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.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by william_9

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.

Thanks!

[Ladder7]

Barry,

This is from the fellow that had this pennant framed, "Please keep it in the frame as it is, as there is no stitching, glue, etc... holding it in place, but rather is held there by a museum quality acid free plastic envelope. All of the matting is acid free as well. They actually call it "elvelop" or something like that."

The baggie really stands out with a flash. But, isn't as obtrusive in real life. It's not glossy either. And the double matte helps keep the pennant away from the glass. Doubtful I'd have it framed differently.

[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.