FrameSpace® and EconoSpace® Tips and Ideas
Tips and Ideas for using FrameSpace and EconoSpace in all types of picture framing situations.

3. This method enhances the deckled edge and the character of hand-made paper. The print was hinged to a pedestal of foam-core (1 inch smaller all around than the paper) to give a floating effect. Framespace 3 Clear was used so that the color of the frame showed through instead of adding another color.

4. The coin trick is done with two layers of glass and a mirror. The top layer of glass has Framespace 1 Black. The second layer has Framespace 3 Black. The coins are glued to the second layer of glass with silicone glue. (See detailed instructions below.) This trick works well with paper currency, playing cards, post cards, or any object that has an interesting back side. You can use two layers of Framespace 3 if the object is thicker than will fit with regular Framespace 1.

8. Attach regular FRAMESPACE 1 to the top piece of glass and FRAMESPACE 3 or 5 on the glass with the coin on it. Stack both up on the mirror and backing. (See cross-section diagram above.) Chase dust for a while and set the frame down over the glass and spacer assembly. Take it all apart, remove the last of the dust and try it again. Fit and hang as a usual frame job.

NOTE:Advise your customer that you are going to use silicone glue on the coin. It is completely removable with lacquer thinner but some collectors will not stand for glue on their coins. Find another method for framing their coins. Also warn them that if they look closely they're liable to see some glue in the mirror. Show them what a nice job you did on the sample frame and explain how tricky a job it is. Cover yourself.