Framing Pennants

[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]

That's a perfectly good way to do it too, Steve.

[BBSD]

Thanks for sharing Steve. Cheers, Barry

[jester]

What happens to the pennant if it touches the glass for a short period or long period?
If using thread, how far apart would you put stitches?

Thanks
Jeff