I display my work using a method called a museum
mount. It is very simple, professional and easy to do.
The quilt is hung with two wooden lathe bars
- that have 1st been cut to size, holes drilled, sanded and then
spay painted white (often the color of gallery walls). Next the
male or hooked side of sticky backed Velcro® is cut, stuck
and for extra security stapled to the wood bars. The width of the
Velcro® depends of the weight of the work.
On the back of the quilt - both top and bottom,
sides if necessary - fabric sleeves are sewn, turned right side
out and the ends sewn shut. The female or fuzzy side of the sticky
backed Velcro® is stuck on to the fabric sleeves and for extra
security machine sewn. Finally the Velcro® sleeve is hand sewn
to the back of the quilt.
The wooden bars are screwed to the wall, then
the quilt is mounted/ sandwiched to Velcro® to Velcro®.
This will allow the work to hang flush to the wall.
Shipping Tubes Elizabeth Busch introduced me to Sono
tubes and I thank her. I ship my work in waxed heavy duty paper
tubes called Sono tubes, Handiform tubes, etc. The tubes are used
in the construction industry to pour cement in to make columns.
They are available in a variety of sizes, inexpensive and can be
purchased at home improvement stores in the cement section.
Cut the tube to size, wipe the inside with a
damp cloth. Cut 4 circles of cardboard using the end of the tube
for a template. Tape 2 of the cardboard circles to the one end.
I use duct tape for the 1st layer and then cover it with clear
strapping tape. Label this end - NOT THIS END!- so it won’t
be opened by mistake.
To make a removable end cap- cut a section of
cardboard at least 8" wide and long enough to go along the tube
and overlap by several inches. Place the 2 remaining cardboard
circles on the top of the tube, roll the cardboard strip around
the tubes - not to tight - and tape the top circles to the cardboard.
Cover the entire cap with duct tape - next a layer or two of clear
tape. Make a label that states OPEN HERE and place it where the
cap and tube meet when closed. Place you name, address etc. in
the :cap, tube, on all wrapping materials, under the shipping label
on the outside of the tube. Inside the tube - in an envelope I
include: Installations instructions, return shipping label and
instructions, extra plastic bag (I use clear medium heavy weight
soda/beer recycling bags). They can be purchased by special order
from
Your local independent grocery store or from
companies that specialize in plastics.
Remember your shipping container must be able
to withstand the often brutal hands and feet of the "Bubba's" -
these are the people that will be pushing, tossing and yes- drop
kicking your work until it reaches the final destination.
Preparing Work to Ship I roll my work face side out on a cardboard
tube that can be obtained free from most fabric stores. Next the
work is rolled in heavy duty paper and tied. Finally inserted and
rolled in 2 clear plastic bags and tied. Remember to label everything.
This is what I send with my work:
Installation Instructions The Quilt is hung with two wooden bars
with Velcro®(m*). On the back of the Quilt-(both top & bottom)
are the strips of Velcro®(f*). The wooden bars are attached
to the wall by nail or screw, then the Quilt is mounted Velcro®(m)
to Velcro®(f). This will allow the Quilt to hang flush to the
wall.
*(m) - male side
*(f)- female side
Shipping Instructions Please roll the Quilt on the cardboard
tube FACE SIDE OUT when re-packing to ship. Place the Quilt in
the original wrapping paper & roll, then double bag in the
clear plastic bags. Tie securely. Place Quilt in the shipping tube
and tape the end to secure. The return shipping label is in an
envelope inside the tube.
