I am about to start making walnut frames for some decorative handmade tiles I bought on a vacation. I bought both moldings and thin plywood to back the frames.
How would I secure the tiles to the backing? I don’t want the molding to actually go over the edge of the tiles like usual picture frames do: it’s not picture frame molding and it would require too much construction/fitting to make it do so. Also the tiles are small, the design is very textured, and I don’t want to cover any of the pattern.
I assume some kind of glue, but what would hold? They have no grooves, holes, or lugs on the backs to assist in gripping. Backs are unglazed. They are also rather thick for their size, like a centimeter, so are heavy for their size.
Thanks for your suggestions!
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The Chinese also use silicon on their mirrors they ship to USA. I also use it for securing art glass and stained glass in frames sometimes. It's very strong and remains flexible for a long time, especially in controlled conditions such as home wall display.
Great! Thank you! Sounds like silicone is stronger than I thought.
In a custom frame shop we use clear silicone caulk
Interesting, Kendra. Thanks! Silicone was the first thing I thought of, but I didn't know if it could carry the weight in a vertical application. This is with no lip of wood over the edge?
We use it for Shadow Boxes so yes it would work for a float mount
I make coasters and trivets out of travertine tiles, 4"x4" and 8"x8" respectively. I bought some ready made frames online that had backs to them. I used E6000 glue in a tube. It has held both sizes.
Thanks, Cindy! I had not thought of E6000. I have a tube but it did not work out for what I purchased it for, which was gluing of findings on non metals.
Travertine would certainly be heavy, as much as my tiles. Are yours used flat on a table, or hung on a wall?
Linnea,
The wooden frames I have already have the keyholes cut for hanging on the wall. However I have not tried it at home. I know the smaller, 4"x4", would work. I need to try a larger size to see if sheetrock holds to the weight. I display them on easels as shows. They can be used as actual trivets as well.