Mounting leather panels

[Daler]

Hi.
I’m mounting leather panels with brands on them in 10”x10”x3/16 in a frame. The panels have a border on them. With the 1/4 allowance, how can I insert them so the border is in line with the frame? I’m thinking some sort or spacer?

 

[Along Frame John]

Are you asking if they should be a sight size?

 

[Daler]

Not sure what you mean, but the border must be visible in the frame-I can’t hide it.

 

[wpfay]

The printed pen line is the thing you need to see? And it has to be parallel and equidistant from the sight line (inside edge) of the frame?

That's a tough one since normal frames have a bit of wiggle room to accommodate the natural contraction and expansion of the thing being framed, and leather is certainly no different in that regard.

Are the pieces mounted to a secondary substrate, and can you post a picture of the edge of the panels?

 

[Daler]

There will be a foamcore backing, holding the leather in place. Friction fit, no adhesive.

 

[Melinda Tennis]

I have to do this all the time. I just cut the frame larger than it needs to be and then take 1/16 or less off 'til I have it right. You may need to cut the mount larger than the leather. It all depends on the width of the rabbet lip. You may also need to put a spacer around the leather to keep it in place.

 

[Daler]

Thanks. I think I’ll put a 1/16 frame space around the rabbet to holds it in position.

 

[wpfay]

Are you using any glass/Plexi with these?

 

[Daler]

No