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Post by jwugg on May 25, 2014 11:09:24 GMT
I know this has been covered before, but I'd love your thoughts.....
I want to mount my wet-felted pictures like this, below - without glass but with the felt edges showing. This is an experiment; I have 'stuck' the felt onto thick card with Modpodge, then stuck the card onto the frame backing. This is exactly how I want it to look, but I know that I shouldn't really 'glue' my fibre art; presumably because over time it may damage the felt/ come unstuck?? How else could I get this effect please?
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Post by lyn on May 25, 2014 11:38:18 GMT
Your picture looks lovely!
Felt is a fabric so why not use a good quality fabric glue? (I'm not familiar with modpodge - is it a multi-purpose glue?)
If glueing gives you the look you want, then go for it.
Enjoy the picture and don't worry too much about long-term stuff because felt is tougher than it looks. Providing the picture isn't in direct sunlight or above a radiator, it should be fine.
However, it can be tricky to apply glue to felt, so something that I've found handy is a medium-weight iron-on stabliser. I cut the stabiliser to the same shape as the felt (but allowed the felt to be a tad larger all around so that the stabiliser didn't show) then ironed it on to the back of the felt. I left it alone for several hours to 'set' then applied the glue to the stabiliser then stuck the picture onto some mount board. Don't use too much glue because it can cause the board to warp (ask me how I know).
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Post by Shana on May 25, 2014 12:44:41 GMT
Hi jwugg,
A really simple solution is to poke holes in the matboard (backing board) and tack-sew the corners to the board. I did this all the time when I was a picture framer.
Lay the felt on the board exactly where you want, raise a corner (without shifting the placement) and mark it with a pencil about 1/4" inside the border. Mark all 4 corners. Take an awl and press through the board in two spots a quarter inch apart. just enough to give you room to pass a sewing needle. Use matching thread or invisible thread to bind the felt, and tape the thread ends to the back of the board once you're finished. Do the top corners first and see how it hangs before you do the bottom. You may need an additional tacks depending on the weight and hang of the piece.
No glue and very easy removal if you ever need to change out the piece.
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Post by Pandagirl on May 25, 2014 13:59:09 GMT
I haven't done it yet, but I plan to try Velcro. I also love the open look without glass, but if the felt gets dirty over time, it would be nice to have the option to clean it or change out the picture if I want a different look. I plan to try it soon. I'll let you know how it goes. I don't see how it would be different from sewing thru the back or hanging from a rod. The picture is beautiful by the way. :-)
Shana thanks for the info. If the Velcro doesn't work I may try that.
Lyn, I also like the idea of the stabilizer. So many options!
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Post by MTRuth on May 25, 2014 18:37:48 GMT
The felt piece is beautiful. I use the same process as Shana. It works really well. To get rid of dust, I spray with canned air.
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Post by zed on May 26, 2014 9:04:10 GMT
Your picture is gorgeous  |
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Post by jwugg on May 26, 2014 16:12:58 GMT
Thank you, ladies (ooo that's Lynn from RosiePink, love your ebook, I feel a bit starstruck!).
Modpodge is an American craft varnish/glue/decoupage medium/sealer. I know it's used often in fabric crafts & it's water-based. Does anyone know if it's OK longer-term?
Thank you for the sewing method, I'll try that next time, I was thinking that the felt would bow out from the corners (for bigger pieces I suppose I need to sew in more spots). I did use some iron on Vilene interfacing, but it's only a thin one & I can't source it here - I wondered whether a double-sided iron-on interfacing would be strong enough?
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Post by MTRuth on May 26, 2014 16:55:23 GMT
There are multiple weights of iron on interfacings. Take a look at Jo-Ann's and you'll find a bunch of different ones. I am not sure that Mod-Podge is very good long term. I would probably go with a glue made specifically for fabric. With larger pieces, you do need to sew in multiple spots so it won't sag.
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Post by Shepherdess on May 26, 2014 17:10:02 GMT
I will be sewing mine on to some painted canvas,although someone did suggest putting a Velcro strip almost as long as the picture on the canvas and attach the picture directly to it. I am wondering if I could use the sticky Velcro and maybe apply some heat with an iron to the back of the canvas to make sure it was really well stuck. I would hate the Velcro to come away from the canvas. If I have to sew the Velcro on ( which I hate doing, the back is so stiff) I might as well sew the picture on.
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Post by MTRuth on May 26, 2014 23:16:07 GMT
I have had issues with Velcro becoming unstuck. I think long term, sewing it on would be your best option.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on May 27, 2014 10:26:22 GMT
What a fantastic piece, and it looks great against the white - I'm feeling all inspired to mount more work, great ideas here - you guys knock my socks off - so much knowledge and tried and tested methods of doing things :-)
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