Question How to mount a hockey puck

[BSiegrist]

I am doing a shadowbox with a hockey jersey and they also want a hockey puck mounted in there. Any suggestions on what to use to mount it? BTW, the puck measures 3" round by 1" deep.

Thanks
Bonnie Siegrist

 

[Jim Miller]

If the puck is a valuable collectible, perhaps signed by a famous hockey star, then do not change its condition, because that would reduce its value. Wrap it in black tulle, or Crepeline, a fine-mesh French silk organdy fabric that is almost invisible.

Or, if it is just a decorative accent to the presentation, then screw it from the back with a fender washer under the head of the screw.

Or, if it is to be attached on the fabric of the jersey, sew a circular backer through the jersey and the backing board, and attach the puck to that. In any case, I suggest using no adhesive on the puck, since a mechanical attachment would be less invasive, stronger, and more durable.

 

[BSiegrist]

If the puck is a valuable collectible, perhaps signed by a famous hockey star, then do not change its condition, because that would reduce its value. Wrap it in black tulle, or Crepeline, a fine-mesh French silk organdy fabric that is almost invisible.

Or, if it is just a decorative accent to the presentation, then screw it from the back with a fender washer under the head of the screw.

Or, if it is to be attached on the fabric of the jersey, sew a circular backer through the jersey and the backing board, and attach the puck to that. In any case, I suggest using no adhesive on the puck, since a mechanical attachment would be less invasive, stronger, and more durable.

Thanks for the information Jim. This puck is not a valuable one and it is probably going on top of the jersey. Do you use a piece of wood for the backer?

 

[ArmyFramer]

Be careful of the oils from the puck getting onto the jersey. Even game used pucks will still "leak".

Unless it is an older puck that been in use for a while it can still possibly leave a stain. Not something that is talked about much, but it has happened to me at least 3 times that I am aware of, mostly with new unused pucks. One was on a white jersey and left a yellow brown stain where it over lapped the jersey, the others have all been on the mat.

When I have mounted them, if it was a "decorative" element I used the screw/washer, if valuable then the method that Jim presented.

 

[Larry Peterson]

Nicole set the standard for this.

http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?50972-STANELY-CUP-WINNER!&highlight=hockey

 

[tamip]

Nicole set the standard for this.

http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?50972-STANELY-CUP-WINNER!&highlight=hockey

Hey that is really cool. Can anyone explain how it was done?

 

[Jim Miller]

Thanks for the information Jim. This puck is not a valuable one and it is probably going on top of the jersey. Do you use a piece of wood for the backer?

Since it is only decorative and not collectible, I suggest cutting a disk of 4 mm fluted polypropylene (black to match the puck?) about 1/2" smaller than the puck's diameter. If you don't have a CMC or oval matcutter, you can trim out the circular shape using an X-Acto knife.

Screw (don't forget the fender washer) the puck to the disk and put a patch of Mylar over the screw's head & washer to avoid snagging the jersey. Then, sew the disk through the jersey and the main backing board, using a needle to lace heavy thread through the flutes.

When it is done, the plastic disk should be recessed under the puck and inconspicuous, if not invisible, but it will provide a bit of elevation for the puck. Also, the plastic disk would separate the puck from the fabric, avoiding discoloration. In the future, the puck could be removed from the jersey, leaving little or no evidence of its attachment.

 

[mlmintz]

If this is a collectible jersey (I say if) how do you screw mount it over the jersey w/o piercing the fabric and, theoretically, compromising the jersey?

 

[Jim Miller]

If this is a collectible jersey (I say if) how do you screw mount it over the jersey w/o piercing the fabric and, theoretically, compromising the jersey?

Here, let's reduce it to just a few words...

Then, sew the disk through the jersey and the main backing board, using a needle to lace heavy thread through the flutes. ...

It's not a perfect solution, but secure, minimally-invasive, and perhaps better than saying no to the customer who wants it there. Theoretically.

 

[blackiris]

Hey that is really cool. Can anyone explain how it was done?

YEP~ Chopped the hockey puck in half on an angle... used clear adhesive to mount to the glass..... On the inside of the glass I drew out the cracks with the clear adhesive..... might have been silicone... whatever is clear that adheres to glass.
Then I mounted the other half on the inside so it looked like it was breaking thru the glass. Turned out really cool.
I did have to fix the hockey puck when it slid because the ding dong that won it at the auction left it in a hot truck all day and it slid....... :icon9:

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Hi Bonnie,

Gemini Moulding / Showcase Acrylics has a Hockey Puck Holder already pre-fabricated and part of their range of mounting supplies... P-1815 for $7.50...

Their new online Pricing Calculators are absolutely fabulous!

(You may need to be logged in to view the link above)...definitely set-up a log-in account to use the Pricing calculators...Easy-Peasy!

John

P.S. Here's a pix of the mount itself empty...

 

[mlmintz]

Here, let's reduce it to just a few words...It's not a perfect solution, but secure, minimally-invasive, and perhaps better than saying no to the customer who wants it there. Theoretically.

Went back and re-read your post more carefully. Got it.

 

[ArmyFramer]

She started a trend for some of us with that design.
Same process as Nic, except I screwed the outside portion of the puck through the acrylic, and used 1 min epoxy to hold the inside pportion.

These are just screwed in with a washer and screw.

These were mounted by cutting the hole in the bottom mat slightly smaller 1/16" maybe and pushing the puck through from the front, then held in place with a dab of silicone.

 

[blackiris]

^^^^^bowing in the glow of your awesomeness!^^^^^

 

[Kwik Picture Framing]

Do you have any progress on this to update us with? I love the examples that have been posted!

 

[Patricia Kotnour]

Do you have any progress on this to update us with? I love the examples that have been posted!

IMHO there is only one way to mount a hockey puck that shows 3/4 of the puck, does no damage, is totally reversable and not costly in time or materials. That method is friction mounting. It's the only way I mount hockey pucks.....no matter if they are collectable or not, because some day they might be.