Silicon Quandary

[Katie]

I'm working on framing a football jersey for a high school graduation gift.

:confused: Am I wrong for even considering using silicon glue along with stitching?
:confused: Over time, does silicon bleed through?
:confused: What are the chances that this high school senior will go on to become incredibly famous and this jersery ends up in the Smithsonian?

Signed,
Pins and Needles

[Ron Eggers]

Katie,

What a relief! I was afraid you were considering implants.

There are lots of things I've applied silcone adhesive to for mounting. But of all the things I <U>wouldn't</U> apply it to, fabric would be very high on the list, right behind original drafts of the Gettysburg Address.

I don't understand how silicone would be even useful for mounting a jersey. Now that we have a search function back, there was an extended thread within the last six months about ways to mount jerseys.

Try <U>this one</U> (http://64.14.128.69/~admin17/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002532) for starters.

[mbshir]

Chances are good that he won't be famous and the jersey will not end up in the Smithsonian. BUT, he's paying you the bucks to do it right, not quick. Just make sure that you're charging for each and every stitch! tongue.gif

[Katie]

It's an cheap Uncle with a huge ego framing the jersery for a nephew that was all-state this year.

In my heart I know silicon is wrong.

This uncle brought in a Barry Bonds jersery and asked me,
"Do you think you could do something that big, little lady?"

Grrrrrrrr.

The Bonds jersery was stitched onto paper boards using "Frankenstein stitches" that were HUGE! He balked when I gave him the quote, and said that was what he paid for the entire framed Barry Bonds but muttered something about making his brother pay half.

Charming.

Guess using silicon was just this "little lady's" fantasy. Thanks for reeling me back in....

[Kit]

Aaah - this makes me all misty and sentimental. My very first post on the Grumble was when I was looking for a way to get out of having to sew down a hockey jersey.

I've made alot of friends since then and gotten alot of good advice. But I still sew the jerseys to the backing board.

Kit

[Kit]

Dear Little Lady. A while back I was framing a silver and turquoise parure for display in a jewelry store. Every time that customer called me "Babe", I added $50 to his bill.

Kit

[Katie]

I got you, babe!

If I added any more money to this job, I'd have to be willing to watch his eyes pop out of his swollen cranium. Might be fun at first, but ultimately, I'd have to clean it up.

My satisfaction will come in knowing my high school senior's jersery will kick Barry Bonds jersery, hands down!

[mbshir]

...And the real satisfaction will come when he realizes that he has to pay you to do Barry Bonds shirt the right way because it looks so bad next to his nephew's! Have to charge double for the re-do, little lady.

[Katie]

Ohyeaaah. This is making me feel much better!

I got your little lady right HERE, buddy...

Well, I'm off to buy lime green quilting thread!

[JRB]

Katie, asking the question pretty much tells you that you should not do it. Spend the time & stitch it down.

Silicone glue is NOT a fabric glue, Tacky Glue is. Tacky Glue is water soluable so it can be washed out, it's a great glue for all kinds of things in a framing shop, but not for conservation. Get a bottle and play with it.

John

[Ron Eggers]

In fact, silicone glue is not even a glue. Every time I go to the local building center to get another extra-large tube for my shop, they remind me that it's a sealant or a caulking material.

What do <U>they</U> know - they're teenagers.

[Lois Bauby]

You could go to our website and see the jersey hanger and order a custom one for YOUR jersey and make framing easy, if you really want to.

See: spfpinc.com other sports type holders also available. smile.gif :rolleyes:

[JRB]

I've used Superior Picture Frame Products many times. They make GREAT acrylic boxes for the trade and their prices are the best. If you havn't tried them, give them a shot at your next acrylic frame sale, you will not regret it. You could call Lois and get her catalog.

John

[Cookie]

I'd like to add my 2 cents in for Superior Picture Frame Products. (Actually I've been meaning to do this sooner, but at best life here has been hectic)

I recently ordered their baseball & bat & football holders and boxes. Excellent product, excellent service. Look up their web site and check out their plexi boxes that have a rabbit so you can put moulding around it. Its a great look.