Best Adhesive??
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Best Adhesive??
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I've got a old metal 'license' plate from a horse & cart. The customer isn't concerned with conservation methods, they just want it stuck onto the mountboard, my question simply is - what's the best adhesive for this particular job?
I've got a old metal 'license' plate from a horse & cart. The customer isn't concerned with conservation methods, they just want it stuck onto the mountboard, my question simply is - what's the best adhesive for this particular job?
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Re: Best Adhesive??
As it's already got holes I would 'stitch' it with fine copper wire.
Silicone would probably stick it, but I would stick it to something more solid than mountboard.
Silicone would probably stick it, but I would stick it to something more solid than mountboard.
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Re: Best Adhesive??
The sign does not look particularly pristine. I would be thinking that if you are mounting the sign onto mountboard, then the mountboard needs to look a bit scruffy as well to look right.
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prospero wrote:As it's already got holes I would 'stitch' it with fine copper wire.
Silicone would probably stick it, but I would stick it to something more solid than mountboard.
Actually, I did suggest that but they weren't interested and they thought it might flatten it too much - also they didn't want to see any methods
It isn't all that heavy - ideally I'd attach it to a little bit of foamboard and then attach that to the mountboard. Do you reckon silicone would work or do i need something else. I do have a bottle of Titebond Polyurethane Liquid Glue somewhere (https://www.axminster.co.uk/titebond-po ... ue-ax22585), any thoughts on that?
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Interesting But I don't think that's what she's after. Thanks anyway for the ideaNot your average framer wrote:The sign does not look particularly pristine. I would be thinking that if you are mounting the sign onto mountboard, then the mountboard needs to look a bit scruffy as well to look right.
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It would look good rivited but think the holes may be too big
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I'd first stick the mountboard to some plywood with PVA. Then just use blobs of Gripfill to fix it to the boards. That way it retains the wrinkles and sits slightly proud of the board.
You could paint the mountboard with some diluted raw umber watercolour or acrylic. Always best to use the cheaper "student" grades as they "wash - down" better.
You could paint the mountboard with some diluted raw umber watercolour or acrylic. Always best to use the cheaper "student" grades as they "wash - down" better.
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Cool tip - I'll add that to the filing cabinet - it'll be used sometimevintage frames wrote: You could paint the mountboard with some diluted raw umber watercolour or acrylic. Always best to use the cheaper "student" grades as they "wash - down" better.
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What about using those self adhesive pads intended for sticking number plates on?
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If its from a wagon, I would fix it onto some nice framed wood. The metal would need cleaning back to give a good adhesion, where required. Silicone, sticks like sh#t, gh10 ph10? Something 10 anyway. They'll all give off serious vapours... Industrial superglue? Everbuild HV50 50 g High Viscosity Industrial Superglue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012RGKJK/ ... SAb3NP40ZD
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I would put some old screws through the holes and fix them right through the mountboard into backing board or a wooden back if heavy.
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All great ideas guys - I'll keep them in mind for the future. This particular customer,though, wants to keep the banged up/mangled look of the item. I'd like to keep the 'floating' idea though. I'll give the back a good scrub and try the gripfill/silicone route mounted onto a little something & then onto the mountboard.
Honestly though, some really nice suggestions
Honestly though, some really nice suggestions
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Seriously great stuff does it for me
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Kevindaniel wrote:Seriously great stuff does it for me
With a name like that I'd be disappointed if it didn't! I'll add some to my shopping list