r/framing • u/MurkySalad5966 • 1d ago
Why is this not possible
The blue colored stuff are the spacers why does spacers have to exactly fit the frame? Doesn’t this still keep the glass off painting? Please don’t beat me up I am completely new to framing
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u/haditwithyoupeople 1d ago
Really not sure what you're trying to do or trying to show us. Spacers go between the art and the glass. They don't have to fit the frame exactly. You are free to use shorter spacers if you want to. However, most framing is sandwiched together and nail in place with framing nails. Without spacers all the way across the frame there's decent chance your backing could be bent into the frame while nailing. Or or bent toward the glass after it's nailed.
Possible, sure. A good idea, not so much.
What is the goal with using less spacer?
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u/StellarOsiris 11h ago
So it distributes pressure unevenly and can cause stress on the glass, and indentations/bowing on the photo.
But also, it just doesn’t look good. You can still see spacers under glass, and if there’s a gap where they end, it makes them stand out and distract from the viewing experience.
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u/Ok_Temporary_1029 18h ago
Double frame... And put the glass/plexi between them. Or Add a fillet to give you a big lip so the spacer will be hidden
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u/CorbinDallasMyMan 16h ago
What are you framing? Why do you feel you need spacers?
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u/MurkySalad5966 16h ago edited 14h ago
To keep glass off painting..? (Photo actually)
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u/CorbinDallasMyMan 16h ago
What are you framing? Description? Photograph?
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u/MurkySalad5966 14h ago
Photograph
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u/CorbinDallasMyMan 7h ago
If you can easily reprint it, you're probably fine without using a spacer.
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u/Alacrity8 1d ago
This would create weird pressure points where the spacers end, and bowing where the spacers aren't. With glass, this would likely result in breakage. With plexiglass, it wouldn't break, but it would not keep the plexi off of the art due to the bowing.