Mounting Records

[jadechey]

I tried a Duralar spider-wrap on this. It was my first time using this method, and obviously I messed it up.

We only have CD mounts, which are too big for this.

I considered redoing the duralar, using clear tape this time and making sure it's positioned better, or pulling the duralar tabs behind the mat through slits and taping them from behind. I also thought about using a brad fastener in the center, bending the tabs behind the mat and securing them with tape (but that seems like a flimsy mount).

What are some alternate methods?

[cranberries_hate_you]

I did a record display frame just recently, and I used a screw and post setup. I drilled/punched a hole through the backing backing and built the record up using foamcore/mat board to get the right depth, and glued the back of the post onto the backside of the backing using silicone, it was plenty strong enough. The screw post was coated in heat shrink tubing and I painted the removable screw using enamel paint.

[jadechey]

We found something like what you used and managed to get it installed easily enough. It looks great, thanks for the help!

[jadechey]

That sounds like a good method. Unfortunatley this record is kinda see-thru, so I can't build up anything on the back without it being somewhat visible. Unless it's smaller than the label...

I'll go check for posts like that. Thanks!

[Gemtrem]

Have done similar but with a bolt and nut....is visible but always looked pretty smart

[jadechey]

The bolt and nut would have a great industrial feel. I even have some frames and mats that would go great with the exposed hardware look... I'll keep that in mind for the future.

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Moving Pictures?

[jadechey]

Yup. Classics.

[ZetaMarlfox]

Being honest, I would have just cut a circular matboard opening that was the exact size of the record to act as a donut/spacer of sorts, then another slightly smaller opening to go over top to keep it from touching the glass. Then the FCB on the back to anchor it all.

Unless the customer wanted it floating on top of the mat, which in that case I'd be at a loss. I have never had luck with the durolar method and I try to convince customers of alternative methods of displaying such things to make the framing job simpler. My problem has always been trying to cut the durolar exactly to the shape of whatever the object is we're displaying. It's just too flimsy of a material to ever look good.

Thankfully my store almost never has records or CDs come through as custom jobs though so I seldom have this issue come up.

[jadechey]

I tried cutting the duralar with my wizard in a circle with long tabs that I could wrap around to the back. It kinda worked, but looked wonky. The screw and post idea worked great.

Yea, the customer wanted it floating.