Album Covers and Vinyl Mounting

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Twisted Stick

Twisted Stick

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I have to frame a few 12" records and the covers. They all are rare and signed by the artist (value approx $1000.00 each).

The covers and vinyl are to be float mounted. I was thinking of attaching the covers with large photo corners and the vinyl by putting a split pin through the centre hole with a plastic tube slipped over the pin to so that the vinyl is not in contact with the metal pin.

Any other suggestion.

Thanks Dazza
 
For the vinyl I like to use the nylon male/female screw sets.

For the sleeve I usually use a Melinex overlay, secured with 889 to a 4ply backer.

Here are some examples:

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Example of screw set:

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Thanks Andrew, the screws I can get from the guy who does my acrylic fabrication work. Could you go in to more detail about the "Melinex overlay, secured with 889 to a 4ply backer" Melinex I gather is mylar and the 4 ply backer is a 4 ply museum board but the 889 I'm not familiar with. I’m from Australia and some of the cross over descriptions of products are hard to follow. Any links to this technique would be greatful.

Thankyou
 
I forgot to ask. What stops the cover from slipping down when it sandwiched under a mylar sheet.
 
The backing board is cut to the size of the album cover. Mylar is wrapped to the backside and adhered using 3M Brand #889 tape (their part number). The mylar only needs to be wrapped an inch or less to the backside and the board can then be glued to the matting for the float.
 
Have to rush this morning ... need to get to store to tidy up the front ... Google are filming the inside of the store this morning! ... so if this is too brief I can expand later ...

Cut Melinex/Mylar bigger than album sleeve

Cut inert backer (rag, alpha cellulose, whatever) bit smaller than sleeve

Fold Melinex with sharp creases so that it perfectly fits sleeve; Trim corners of Melinex

Fold Melinex around sleeve, attach to backer with 3M 889 tape

Attach assembly to mountboard (e.g. with a few dots of PVA on backer/mountboard, or with S hinges if you prefer)
 
Thanks for all the tips guys. I finished the job and customer was so happy that he dropped off another 13 albums for me to do. I have to admit, I'm proud of the end result.

I would like to post a photo of finished product. How do I do that?
 
BTW. As an Australian framer, I feel so neglected by our suppliers.

In the previous posts 889 was referenced to. What the heck is 889???? was my question. I feel like a fool for asking such a basic question. We have only two types of 3M tapes available to us 924 & 969. You guys have it so good.

I'm grateful for forums such as this as an educational tool, not because my (our) skills are lacking, but because were unable to achieve the highest standards of framing because we don't have the tools/materials available to us that we should have.

Either our suppliers have to lift their game, or maybe there are other responsible Australian framers out there who would like to form a buying group and source conservation/framing products not available to us.

Any Australian framers out there who would like to get involved in this please message me.
 
Twisted Stick said:
In the previous posts 889 was referenced to. What the heck is 889???? We have only two types of 3M tapes available to us 924 & 969.
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3M #889 is a high quality double-sided tape often used by conservators. Another alternative is 3M #415, which is an older-technology tape. Unlike the #924 and #969 you mentioned, #889 has a low-tack acrylic adhesive applied to both sides of a very thin polyester tape ribbon. It sticks very well to clear polyester film, glass, and other slick surfaces. The bond is weak at first, but strengthens over time. The tape is chemically stable and will not discolor or migrate.

Before your envy of American framers gets out of control, you should know that we have few sources of #889 here, as well. Most of our routine framing suppliers do not carry it, but we can buy it online or from suppliers of conservation materials. I suggest asking a few conservators about their sources of materials - perhaps some of them will share information.

In late June I'll be stopping in Melbourne for a couple of days, on my way to the Sydney Framing Show. During my visit to a supplier there, I will suggest they consider stocking and promoting more preservation framing materials. Several of us have been doing the same here in the USA for years, but suppliers are justifiably reluctant (especially in uncertain market conditions) to stock new items that have limited appeal to their customers.

Anyway, I'd enjoy visiting your shop and getting acquainted. Please send me a private email, artframe@att.net, and let's arrange it. Maybe I can smuggle a roll of tape for you.
 
We recommend the screw and post and their are actually a number of ones available. But one more item of interest. We also recommend a small black cover for the front of the screw and it really disappears in the hole of the record. It looks really great because you can not see it unless you know what you are looking for.
 
Acrylic Queen said:
We recommend the screw and post and their are actually a number of ones available. But one more item of interest. We also recommend a small black cover for the front of the screw and it really disappears in the hole of the record. It looks really great because you can not see it unless you know what you are looking for.
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Do you sell the screws, post & covers?
Thanks.
 
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