I always lace was taught by the lady that got me into cross stitch. Can I ask what the mounting board you use is? I’ve just started stitching again recently.
I mention it at about 1:28 in. Alphamat Artcare, there is a cotton version - alpharag Artcare. This board contains zeolites and micro chambers which actively protect. It’s now produced by crescent cardboard and I think you’d only find it at good picture framers or their suppliers.
Excellent work. I keep promising myself I'll lace my stuff, but I always end up sellotaping it to a custom made mount and putting it in the custom made frame. It works well enough, but over time it can go a bit bubbly under the glass.
It wouldn’t be wrong but it is very strong and too thin and “sharp”. Also it would move through the holes in the fabric too easily and as explained in the video would relax the tension if released. Also not as much choice of thickness, comes on reels and not in balls, so potential of twisting. More expensive.
What is your source for the high quality backing board? What is the name and density of the board, how many millimeters thick is it? It makes sense not to use foam core.
A company in UK called Nielsen design but they only supply to the picture framing trade. I don’t know a retail source for this particular board. It is called Alphamat Artcare - there is a 100% cotton version called alpharag Artcare. A good custom picture framer may be willing to sell it, or similar. I used 4 ply, about 1.4mn - it comes thicker. I usually bond boards together if I need thicker.
You’re amazing! A lot of good information and enjoyable to watch. I have just a couple of questions, I noticed you use red cotton thread, has the industry become better about setting colors? No criticism just wondering! Also where can I find the conservative board that you use? I would like to try my hand at stretching my needlework. Watched part 1 and now part 2 worth watching again.
Hi, Thanks! There are certain colours I would not trust to be colour-fast and red is one of them! However, that is regarding washing; in the back of a frame it shouldn't be an issue. I deliberately used this colour as it's very easy to see, normally I pay little attention, just whatever I have. The best place to get proper conservation quality board is a (good) picture framer, they will probably have offcuts, save buying a whole big sheet.
Great tutorial on lacing.
I always lace was taught by the lady that got me into cross stitch. Can I ask what the mounting board you use is? I’ve just started stitching again recently.
I mention it at about 1:28 in. Alphamat Artcare, there is a cotton version - alpharag Artcare. This board contains zeolites and micro chambers which actively protect. It’s now produced by crescent cardboard and I think you’d only find it at good picture framers or their suppliers.
Thank you I appreciate it x
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😃
I followed this tutorial and loved the results. I do all my pieces this way.
Thank you so much for your tutorial, very helpful, clear and great tips
Excellent work. I keep promising myself I'll lace my stuff, but I always end up sellotaping it to a custom made mount and putting it in the custom made frame. It works well enough, but over time it can go a bit bubbly under the glass.
The best lacing tutorial I’ve found, but I would have loved to see how you treated the corners. I always end up with too much bulk.
There are two more videos on this piece, a time lapse for lacing the other direction and then mounting it.
It is so usefull. I love this video
This is soo informative thank you
Would you recommend linen thread for this process?
It wouldn’t be wrong but it is very strong and too thin and “sharp”. Also it would move through the holes in the fabric too easily and as explained in the video would relax the tension if released. Also not as much choice of thickness, comes on reels and not in balls, so potential of twisting. More expensive.
What is your source for the high quality backing board? What is the name and density of the board, how many millimeters thick is it? It makes sense not to use foam core.
A company in UK called Nielsen design but they only supply to the picture framing trade. I don’t know a retail source for this particular board. It is called Alphamat Artcare - there is a 100% cotton version called alpharag Artcare. A good custom picture framer may be willing to sell it, or similar. I used 4 ply, about 1.4mn - it comes thicker. I usually bond boards together if I need thicker.
Thank you for these videos. They are extremely helpful.
Thank you! This series of videos was really instructive and helpful!
This video was very helpful! Learned alot! Thank you!
Only question I had was what type of thread did you use when you laced?
It’s crotchet cotton, it comes in different sizes/weights; I use whichever fits snugly through holes in the fabric.
Is mounting board the same as mat board?
It is - UK//USA terminology
I don't see where to purchase "conservation mounting board" anywhere.
Probably good art supply retailers, definitely at good picture framers.
You’re amazing! A lot of good information and enjoyable to watch. I have just a couple of questions, I noticed you use red cotton thread, has the industry become better about setting colors? No criticism just wondering! Also where can I find the conservative board that you use? I would like to try my hand at stretching my needlework. Watched part 1 and now part 2 worth watching again.
Hi, Thanks! There are certain colours I would not trust to be colour-fast and red is one of them! However, that is regarding washing; in the back of a frame it shouldn't be an issue. I deliberately used this colour as it's very easy to see, normally I pay little attention, just whatever I have. The best place to get proper conservation quality board is a (good) picture framer, they will probably have offcuts, save buying a whole big sheet.
This one is well worth following, look forward to more John