That looks awesome! I’d like to see more
Are they going in a frame? I guess I’m not sure what you are trying to achieve. Why do you need a backing? If frame, piece of mat board stapled over the frame might work.
If it is just to hide the back, could you paint it?
How about self-adhesive felt bumpons? They are available in a number of colors, thicknesses, and diameters.
You are selling these as what? To hang on a wall? To use as a hotplate? To frame?
Over the years I have seen dozens, if not hundreds, of tiles from all over the world - none of the artisans ever seem to bother with trying to disguise the backs. Because buyers are enthralled with the fronts. As I would be with your petroglyphs.
I think anything besides the felt will be so labor-intensive that you won't save much. Maybe buying the felt in larger quantities might get you to a good price point.
Yes these are for sale. They will be wall hangers without frames. The Scottsdale area of Phoenix is known for juried, fine arts and crafts shows. The attention to detail is very high. I have other petroglyph products I have sold there before. These will be my 2nd highest price item. Just trying to show a clean well made product, so I can command a top dollar price. I appreciate your input.
Thanks, Dave
They will hang by a D ring epoxied to the back. I tried some cork I had in the shop and it did not bend over the ridges. I tried some felt fabric and that seem to cover better. Thanks for the kind welcome,Dave
Here's a thought.. what if you ground the ridges off the back so it was flat?
I had a 12x12 tile of an Owl come in and the material was soft enough to use a somewhat rough file to flatten the ridge around the edge on the back so it set flat.
I really like your art as well.I will have 64 to do, seems like it would be more expensive in both materials and labor. I'll have to cost it out. Thanks
If you are going to be producing in those numbers on a regular basis, it might be worthwhile to talk so some folks who produce tiles to see if some modifications could be made to the back. In fact, there may already be something out there.
Is it necessary for the back to be finished after the image is created as opposed to before? Perhaps some manufacturer would finish the back in some way that would work better for you.
From what I saw in your pictures you are onto something really good.
I really like your art as well.
I have done acid glass etching in the past.
I got a table-top sandblasting cabinet years ago, but haven't used it yet. You've inspired me to take it out of storage and give it a try.
True, the upfront cost of the plastic coating may be higher than some other options.
But, if it gives a more professionally finished look to the overall piece, you can calculate that cost into your pricing.
You said in an earlier post that you are aiming for a high-end market.
You can charge more $$ for a product that you took extra care in time and material to make look more professional.
Please share with us what you end up doing, as I'm sure many of us are curious to see the finished outcome.
Can you suggest a specific product? I am not familiar with this adhesive.Continuing to use a felt backing would give your products some continuity.
How about using acrylic gel medium to attach ordinary felt? Just brush or roll it evenly onto the tile's back surface, let it set up for a few minutes, and then lay on the felt. If you apply too much gel or lay on the felt too soon, bleed-through could be an issue, but you should be able to avoid that with a bit of experimentation.
Acrylic gel is water-soluble when wet, so it would be easy to clean up and wipe off any slops. But it's like a flexible plastic coating and permanent when dry.
I like that you hid the hanger screws under the pad. A nice little touch that makes it look better.First, thanks to everyone who posted suggestions. I was not expecting that. It reflects well on the members of this forum. Here is the final result of my tile backing quest. After some testing I went with a 10 oz felt applied with spray 77. Got just the look I wanted.
Once again, thanks to the group.
Dave
(Upper right corner is a corner chipped out.)
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