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Displaying a paper map..
I am a woodworker, and a friend of mine asked me to build a frame to display a map of the U.S.A. The map was given to me folded like a typical road map. The map is of higher quality and thicker paper than a typical road map. I wish to mount the map on a piece of 1/4" hardboard and install that in a wooden frame with a piece of plexy (sp ?) glass in front. The map is about 27" wide by 18" high. If anyone has an answer to the following two questions it would be appreciated : 1. How can I flatten the map in preparation for mounting. Use a normal household iron on low heat ? 2. What kind of glue should I use to affix the map to the hardboard, plus not "wet" the map so much that it will wrinkle up etc.. I am asking here, since I doubt that the people on rec.woodworking would know these answers. I thought I had seen this done on a HGTV show, but cannot remember the manner used to adhere the paper to the hardboard backing. Thanks in advance. -- Bob Kuphal Remove NOSPAM to email |
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Try Wallpaper Glue. Also look at the local Craft Store for Decoupage materials or Spray Adhesive used for mounting Jigsaw Puzzles. "Bob Kuphal" wrote in message ... I am a woodworker, and a friend of mine asked me to build a frame to display a map of the U.S.A. The map was given to me folded like a typical road map. The map is of higher quality and thicker paper than a typical road map. I wish to mount the map on a piece of 1/4" hardboard and install that in a wooden frame with a piece of plexy (sp ?) glass in front. The map is about 27" wide by 18" high. If anyone has an answer to the following two questions it would be appreciated : 1. How can I flatten the map in preparation for mounting. Use a normal household iron on low heat ? 2. What kind of glue should I use to affix the map to the hardboard, plus not "wet" the map so much that it will wrinkle up etc.. I am asking here, since I doubt that the people on rec.woodworking would know these answers. I thought I had seen this done on a HGTV show, but cannot remember the manner used to adhere the paper to the hardboard backing. Thanks in advance. -- Bob Kuphal Remove NOSPAM to email --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/03 |
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Bob Kuphal wrote:
I am a woodworker, and a friend of mine asked me to build a frame to display a map of the U.S.A. The map was given to me folded like a typical road map. The map is of higher quality and thicker paper than a typical road map. I wish to mount the map on a piece of 1/4" hardboard and install that in a wooden frame with a piece of plexy (sp ?) glass in front. The map is about 27" wide by 18" high. If anyone has an answer to the following two questions it would be appreciated : 1. How can I flatten the map in preparation for mounting. Use a normal household iron on low heat ? Yes, but if you want to make sure not to scorch it, put a piece of plain white paper between the iron and the map. 2. What kind of glue should I use to affix the map to the hardboard, plus not "wet" the map so much that it will wrinkle up etc.. I am asking here, since I doubt that the people on rec.woodworking would know these answers. I thought I had seen this done on a HGTV show, but cannot remember the manner used to adhere the paper to the hardboard backing. I'd use one of the 3-M spray adhesives - preferably the sort that remains tacky and repositionable until it's dried. Coat the board, not the paper, evenly and thoroughly, then *carefully* lay the paper down and use a rubber brayer to smooth it from the center toward the edges. If you get an airbubble, prick it with a needle and brayer to flatten (the hole will disappear). Having a helper hold the map while you position it on the board may be a good idea; alternately, oll it into a loose tube, lay down the leading edge to get the positioning right, and then slowly and carefully unroll it, pressing it firmly in place as you go with something like the edge of a yardstick. If this is a treasured heirloom or something like that, I'd probably take it to a frame shop and have them do the adhering, since they specialize in that kind of work. -- Pat Kight |
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