framing

[sgwrx]

so i've been searching and haven't exactly found what i'd like. i have some 5x7 prints that are matted, 1.5 or 2 inches per side or something like that.  is there some type of glass framing system i can use that either has a very thin metal frame or simply just clip the matted print to a piece of glass?

i was thinking sandwich the matted print between two piece of glass, but that seems like it wouldn't be very sturdy, or you'd need some type of clips that could hold two pieces of glass together.

i've seen some wire metal corner framing systems OOK or something like that, but i'm not so into that, but maybe.  the point would be to try and get my matted print between two pieces of glass or a single piece of glass on the front.

it really worries me that to try and mount a print to the face of the glass, so i figure a matt would be a good spacer... my prints are on glossy type papers with photo black

has anyone done this type of framing? 

thanks!

[dgberg]

Little more info, please.
If you have glass only on the front how are you displaying, hanging?
Are you selling? If so why not just a clear bag?

Something like this?

[BradSmith]

from Google:

[sgwrx]

wait a second, those dick blick swiss clips say they will handle the glass on front and a mount board on back.  i did not see those, i only saw some corner hanging or mid-edge hanging clips.  so it looks like those will hold something with depth.  that's great.

[Thenolands]

I have had good luck with these.

Quadro Clip Frame 5x7 inch Borderless Frame, Box of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X5XIZUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LuFVzb42S44F4

[BradSmith]

I'd buy one and try it.

[sgwrx]

Quadro Clips look great!

Yep, it's time to just start ordering some of these and try them out. 

[jmichael]

The way we've done this is to pair a matted image with glass the same size as the matte, fastened to the wall with tenterhooks (e.g. http://kilianhardware.com/tenterhooks.html). We have some images that have been up for years using this method.

[pearlstreet]

The way we've done this is to pair a matted image with glass the same size as the matte, fastened to the wall with tenterhooks (e.g. http://kilianhardware.com/tenterhooks.html). We have some images that have been up for years using this method.

Can you post a photo of that?

[sgwrx]

The way we've done this is to pair a matted image with glass the same size as the matte, fastened to the wall with tenterhooks (e.g. http://kilianhardware.com/tenterhooks.html). We have some images that have been up for years using this method.

thank you, that's a good idea.  so it's a layer of glass, then matted print and then the back board you used for the matting.  no other layer in back like masonite. sounds like i could add another layer if i wanted either way.

yes, a picture would be nice if you can.

[jmichael]

Yes that's correct. IIRC they were doing something like that with images on display at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson back in the early 80s. Might have been where we got the idea. I'll try to upload a photo shortly.

[sgwrx]

i've tried the swiss clips as available from blick art supplies, up to 3/8th inch capability.  my sandwich is about 3/8ths with very thin glass, precut mat and a thin canson board on back.  i think these clips work best when it has something to "bite" into on the back. my canson back is not very thick and rather stiff.  foamboard might be better, but then i'll exceed the thickness tolerance. although it seems like i could use them on something thicker (i'll try later this week).

my other try for this photo sandwich was using little black clips one might use in the office to clip a stack of paper together. i just remove all the little finger grip things except for one (or two depending on placement - one on each side or two on opposite sides), to use as a nail hanger.

i'm not sure which direction to go. the way it is, there is no way i'm hanging using the swiss clips. even though these are 8x10 and very light, those clips popped off way to easily while i was putting them on.  by comparison the "office clips" hold very well.

i've been searching for other types of clips and have not found anything yet.