With the majority of our renovations complete, I've started an interest in collecting and framing art. My first project - original vintage (I think I can say that now) movie poster art.
Posters with measurements and framing considerations,
| Poster | Size (from listing) | Single Sided or Double | Backing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars | 27" x 41" | Single | Linen | Framed |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark - Folded Version | 27" x 41" | Single | Linen | Framed |
| La La Land | 27 1/4" x 39 3/8" | Double | ||
| Avengers End Game | 27" x 40" | Double |
After some reading, I concluded it would be a damaging to my authentic movie posters to frame up using traditional backing methods. Let's start with the results,
There are pros and cons for both. Note, if you want to use 3M stickers and not nail in, then Plexiglass is likely your only option.
, so I went with Anti-UV, Anti Glare, extra clear glass.Here is how it looks after linen backing. It's actually quite thick,
Note, linen backing is really for vintage one-side movie posters. The new modern posted are double-sided to be put into lightboxes. Myself, and the current hobbyist industry is still looking at how to best preserve and frame them.
this is who I ended up going with and for low cost storage, you can shrink wrap (ie my Thor Ragnarok poster to keep before framing).
I did not go with this, but for those interested here's my research,
Here are things to check with your framer,
As these posters are quite large it is very important to hang them properly to not buckle over time,
For how high to hang, it's best to do what the museum's do and go with average eye level ~57 inches for the middle of the poster,
Image from artofthemovies.co.uk.
Almost all of my other projects used the 3M Command Strips. However here, it did not work because the edges of the 3M strips would show... you can learn from my mistake (per the next section).
So instead, it was putting up one nail, help with the wife to confirm it was straight, and and lots of careful measurements with painters tape to confirm relativity.
If you want to use below 3M Command Strips you have to consider measurements and placement of the D-Rings with the width of the 3M Command Strips. Make sure you framer sees it.
A good framer will also vie you another option using hooks... and trick (which I'll outline later) on how to use string/padding to do last minute adjustments.
3M Command Strips are the best thing since sliced bread to hanging art.
Weigh you Poster with Frame - step on a digital scale without hold the poster and then again with it. Mine came out to 17.5lbs.
Based on weight use the appropriate 3M Command Strip Wire Back Picture Hangers to place your poster,
In my case, glass is quite heavy and I exceed the limit. I considered two options,
3M Command Velcro Strips - Augment with strips across the top and bottom.
Screws - After initial placement, reinforce by drilling in wall anchors and screws (make sure to wear glasses) into the 3M plates. But keep in mind here, not to go very far from the maximum.... I've not tested the strength of the metal plates hooks.
Collecting here great examples,
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