How to secure a glass?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by bluemoon, Aug 3, 2017.

  1. bluemoon

    bluemoon Member

    I have this frame and it has a mirror glass that is not attached at all. There's no room / depth in the frame to even secure it with nails or anything. How should I secure it in place, preferably an easy method that's somewhat dignified and durable of course?

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  2. toomanytocount

    toomanytocount Boredom is a sin.

    How about strong tape? I have done that in the same situation. Also brackets or large staples might anchor the glass at an angle if you gently push them in. Another trick is buying hardware store metal rectangular or oval pieces you can screw in at an angle over each corner of the glass on the back, these would be small thin metal bands with small screws.
     
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  3. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    I think this is what toomanytocount is referring to, and it was my first thought as well....

    https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Pieces...rd_wg=4OFNm&psc=1&refRID=Q3X7BPVYT6MSYPGRPY8N

    Hardware stores carry these, so no need to get them from Amazon.
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    How about glazing points?
     
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  5. toomanytocount

    toomanytocount Boredom is a sin.

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  6. coreya

    coreya Well-Known Member

    DO NOT use tape, it may pull the coating off if removed!:hungover: Glazing points are the best if carefully placed.
     
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  7. bluemoon

    bluemoon Member

    I had a frame that had its back covered in old duct tape and its glue and it wouldn't come off at all.
     
  8. crowleys

    crowleys Well-Known Member

    Turn buttons. They can be loosened to change the art work and they can be placed between corners.
     
  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Seconded. If all else fails, epoxy the sucker in if you never want it to move again.
     
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