Question Signature Frames/Mounts

[FrameProSA]

How do you go about packaging a signature frame? I mean this mount has to pass through many hands - remaining clean. Then it has to be inserted in the frame and closed to be hung up.

How do you handle signature frames?

 

[imaluma]

You mean a mat to be signed at an event?

Sometimes I will mount the mat and photo in the frame to be signed. It can be handled by the frame so the mat stays relatively clean. It also prevents people from writing on the edges that would be covered by the frame. And it is a sturdy support so it can be leaned up like on an easel.

If it is just a mat I run removeable tape along the edges and in pencil write on "do not write here, frame will cover.. blah blh."

 

[Jeff Rodier]

I mount the photo to the backing and cut the mat. The glass goes between the mat and mounted photo and fit it into the frame. This way nobody can sign too close to the edge. Also the liquered up guests can't harm the photo in the center with the pen since it is behind the glass.

 

[RParrish]

Do you mean an autographed mat?
I tack it into the frame without glass. that way they can handle the frame, not the mat, n signatures get covered by the frame because it's already there. Then the customer brings it back to have the glass installed.

 

[tedh]

I don't give them the frame: the mat and subject have a hinged mylar cover for protection. They get the signatures on the mat, then bring it back for framing.

 

[Dave]

I usually mat and mount oversize by about 3/4" on each side and then cut a v-groove in the mat about 5/8" in from the edge of the mat. The v-groove serves to keep people away from the edge and serves as a decorative border. I then cover with a mylar or acetate cover sheet hinged from the top which can be opened for signing and then draped back over for display and protection.

When framed, all four edges get trimmed.

I always advise people to have the signings take place as people enter the event after going through the reception line before they get food or libations in hand and to have one person in charge of monitoring the folks signing the mat.

 

[Rick Granick]

The v-groove is a good idea. I usually just draw a pencil line for the rabbet area, but people don't always pay attention to that.
The v-groove should really get the point across. (No pun intended.) Kinda makes a rabbet-proof fence. (Pun intended.)
Rick

 

[Indyago]

Alot of good ideas...............

I wouldn't dispute any ideas that have been added so far. All very good. I do have an additional point that we consider, though.

We have ran a promo or two where we offer a Nielsen Bainbridge Gilded metal moulding along with the signature matting. That line of moulding lends itself to wedding items very easily. It also allows for some lattitude if the customer wants to fit the finished presentation themselves. Ie., the metal moulding is easier to assemble for the non-framer.

Some customer's weddings have been some distance from our shops and the bride and groom don't necessarily end up residing close enough to us to bring the components back for us to do.

This doesn't apply in all instances, I wouldn't limit the moulding purchased due to the ease of final assembly. But, it is something that can be helpful at times to have an easy alternative.

Rob