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Anybody have photos of coin framing? I have a friend who wants me to frame 3 pennies that represent the birthyears of his family. I suggested a float mount with mirror backing but he felt it was to "industrial" looking.
I want to e-mail the photos to him to give him a visual idea and narrow down the design options.

Thank you
Scott
 
Mirror Back Sample

Here's one that I made with a mirror back, although it is not a coin.
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The paper bill is enclosed in mylar and I cut a skinny mat to hold the mylar and then sandwiched it inbetween 2 museum glass.

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-----------       museum glass
===========    encapsulated paper bill
-----------       museum glass
[         ]    spacer (foam board)
-----------       mirror


Regards,
Troy
 
FC: Essentially you frame the coins between 2 pieces of glass and instead of using a solid backboard you use a piece of mirror so the back of the coins are visible, albeit in reverse. See Gregs sketch on the Frametek website, it gives you a good technical visual to work from.
Greg: My friend needs to see actual pictures. Last thing I want to do is give him too many options otherwise he'll never make a decision. Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas. We're doing great with your products of course!
Troy: Great looking piece, I'll show it to him as the look isn't "industrial". Thank you.
 
I have a sample of framed coins in the store. Your welcome to stop by and see.

It's a sample frame I purchased from.... ahh.... LJ.....using their Taichang moulding.

But it would look great with Positano, Vivito or Torino.

Doug
 
I'll stop in Doug. May need to wait till next week but I'll stop in. I can replace that frame with one that will sell.....
 
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I recently framed these Zimbabwean coins and a Z$100 Billion note. I framed it reversable so it looks same in front and back.

My "problem" - if anyone has suggestions - is that I wanted to make a base using the same moulding, in order for the frame to stand on a desk. I did not - however - plan things beforehand - and this frame is a bit too tall, and the frame as a base will be a bit too light. What other methods can I use to support this frame so it can be viewed from both ends.

(I have a co2 laser - so I cut fome-core and the mounts with the laser to the size of the coins)
 

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FrameProSA said:
What other methods can I use to support this frame so it can be viewed from both ends.
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You could redesign that project to have less height, and still use the stand-made-of-moulding idea you sold to the customer. For example, you might reduce the height by half if you put the coins directly under the note, and the map beside them. Maybe you could use the same moulding pieces.
 
FrameProSA said:
My "problem" - if anyone has suggestions - is that I wanted to make a base using the same moulding, in order for the frame to stand on a desk. I did not - however - plan things beforehand - and this frame is a bit too tall, and the frame as a base will be a bit too light. What other methods can I use to support this frame so it can be viewed from both sides
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Couldn't you just weight it inderneath. It looks tall but not too heavy to do.
Maybe even make some skis for it. Put moulding back to back cut into trapezoids.
You could double up your moulding around the bottom and make the frame removable with some sort of lock at bottom. (buttons, velcro?? kinda yucky) Can anyone else think of anything?
You could insert the frame into the base 1/2 or more, drill holes all the way through, insert dowels and paint black. Shouldn't be too rocky that way.???
 
Wow! $100,000,000,000.00, and people up here think framing is expensive. :D

Use a deep fillet inside the frame (which will fatten the stand footprint), and put some weight in the bottom. A few hand-fulls of diamonds aught to do.
 
FrameProSA said:
My "problem" - if anyone has suggestions - is that I wanted to make a base using the same moulding, in order for the frame to stand on a desk. I did not - however - plan things beforehand - and this frame is a bit too tall, and the frame as a base will be a bit too light. What other methods can I use to support this frame so it can be viewed from both ends.
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Here is an idea for the stand. Start by making a frame that the bottom of your piece will drop into the opening. Now make a second and possibly third that the first and second will just fit in the opening. Go to a local machine shop and have them cut 1/4" steel plate stock to fit into the base frames. Now have them drill through the plate material that you have fit and attached the stacked layers and have them weld a small steel rod through the succession of plates extending high enough up so you can drill into the bottom of the standing frame so it will slide onto the upright pegs.

Before you have them drill and weld be sure to cover all exposed frame with board so no scratches or sparks can hit the finish. This would use less than one sqaure foot of 1/4" plate steel and about a half foot of rod. Drilling 2 holes and les than 1" of weld.

I have recently gotten a quote for some other steel project and my guess is about $30 material and labor.
 
I like it

I like this Linda, and the reversible idea is wonderful.

Thank you,

Scott
 
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