how to float a cedar shingle

[pamazon]

A client came in today with 2 original paintings done on cedar shingles.
We are going to float them on a mat then space a second mat on top. At first I thought to sink mount them but they are thicker at the bottom than the top. What do you think I should use to mount them to the mat??

Thank you in advance for any advise

 

[Baer Charlton]

Wood glue.

but seriously, Ecru Bridal Tulle. (the very soft kind). Wrap around and glue to a backer of 4-ply rag. Then glue down the rag.

 

[j Paul]

I thought you would have told her to "just toss it in the lake and it will float by itself" At least until it gets waterlogged.


You could also use formed rod mounts and a little acrylic paint to make them almost dissappear.

 

[Baer Charlton]

Seriously John.....

If I was going to rake her over the coals... I would have told her to weigh it down with some Salmon and Rosemary...... smoke for 45 minutes.

 

[dougj]

Whow Baer those are some big tweezers! Don't think you will get the splinters out of your teeth them.

 

[jim_p]

I know you decided to go with the float mount, but if you *were* going to sink mat it I'd consider going down to the lumberyard for a few more cedar shingles... cut one to the same size as the artwork, then mount it the opposite way in the sink so as to compensate for the taper (i.e. if the thick side of the artwork is down, mount the shim with the thick side up). Now it's nice and level.

Of course, somebody is bound to give me grief over letting untreated wood touch the artwork

 

[Rick Granick]

Actually you could use anything of suitable thickness, like stacked matboard or some foamcore, for shims if needed. As far as attachment, I would probably use formed rod mounts.
Rick

 

[Jeff Rodier]

Roofing Nails. Just Kidding.

Does this shingle have predrilled holes. If so a couple of cedar pegs could be used to hang it.

 

[preservator]

Object conservators routinely use animal hide glue, when they are working with wooden items and Baer's idea sounds practical.



Hugh

 

[pamazon]

thanks for all of the input.

I am going with the rod method, after I add some blocks to the back to level them up.

 

[Baer Charlton]

Object conservators routinely use animal hide glue, when they are working with wooden items and Baer's idea sounds practical.

Hugh

There you have it Hugh..... we're "old school".. we might as well just climb into the hole with V and be done with it and leave it to the new guys. :kaffeetrinker_2: