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Rolf · 09-01-2009, 12:44 PM

I have a bit of a dilema. I can't make up my mind about how to display my Koala.
Leave it as is and just put a hanger on it or put a frame around it with a light backer?

It will be a gift so I don't know where it will be hung.

It still is not finished as I am still waiting for my Bartleys Gel varnish to come in.

Bluebird · 09-01-2009, 01:00 PM

Hello Rolf, I think no matter what you decide, it will look good! If you plan to hang it on a "plain" wall, then you don't need a frame. If your background wall is busy with any kinds of design on the wall (like wall paper of wood wall) then I would consider framing your project to make sure the koala gets the focus. Just my 2 cents....since you asked.

Lou · 09-01-2009, 01:33 PM

Rolf, that's pretty much a matter of personal taste. There are times when a piece is best on a backing because of delicate wood pieces (a bird sitting on thin branch with small leaves or blossoms, for example) to give the piece increased strength, but the koala isn't particularly fragile, so it's whatever looks best to you or the recipent. But be assured that the piece will look very attractive whatever you decide.

Lou

wood-n-things · 09-01-2009, 04:03 PM

When you say a "light" backer do you mean a light(bulb) or light colored backer?

I'd think you would frame it with a neutral colored backer to make your adorable bear POP! If you don't know how it will be displayed. I like him just the way he is as well. Fence sitter here.

Rolf · 09-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Light colored.

jim_mex · 09-01-2009, 06:36 PM

Hi Rolf - I like the idea of a simple but thick mounting board. What I mean is a board with no frame but about 1" thick painted with a light colour to suit, including the sides the same - or covered with a light fabric to 'float' the koala away from the wall its hanging on.

These are really easy to knock up using a pine outer frame covered in a sheet of 1/4" MDF or similar and once painted or covered look nice and modern and fit most interiors

Just my idea...

Pat Carroll · 09-01-2009, 11:33 PM

Great job with the kaola. Have you considered a wooden base , it could be then displayed in different settings, attach a wall mount for hanging at later times? Sometimes my two cents aren't worth much, some good ideas being thrown your way. I'm sure it will look good wherever you decide.

Have a good one
Pat Carroll

Janette · 09-01-2009, 11:47 PM

I'd put a backer on him and a hanger and call it good. He can hang in more places this way and doesn't take up as much wall space. (Unless they have gigantic cathedral ceiline walls that need big stuff on them) - in which case you should make a full size eucalyptus tree for him to sit on!

jim_mex · 09-02-2009, 12:23 AM

Correction Rolf - I also like Jan's eucalyptus tree idea - LOL!
That was funny!

Rolf · 09-02-2009, 12:35 PM

HMMM Eeucalyptus tree, I like that idea. Someone told me that the Koala's are stoned all the time because of some thing in the leaves they eat.
I decided to not mount it, other than the backer and let the person recieving it decide what they would like to have.
Thanks for all the great suggestions, I liked the idea of a base also.

09-01-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Display? opinins wanted. I have a bit of a dilema. I can't make up my mind about how to display my Koala. Leave it as is and just put a hanger on it or put a frame around it with a light backer? It will be a gift so I don't know where it will be hung. It still is not finished as I am still waiting for my Bartleys Gel varnish to come in. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Last edited by Rolf; 09-01-2009 at 01:02 PM.

09-01-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
Bluebird Intarsia member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Laurentians, Quebec Posts: 638	Hello Rolf, I think no matter what you decide, it will look good! If you plan to hang it on a "plain" wall, then you don't need a frame. If your background wall is busy with any kinds of design on the wall (like wall paper of wood wall) then I would consider framing your project to make sure the koala gets the focus. Just my 2 cents....since you asked. __________________ Henriette "People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be" - [Abraham Lincoln] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HCorbeil Wood Mosaics web page

09-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#3
Lou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 259	Rolf, that's pretty much a matter of personal taste. There are times when a piece is best on a backing because of delicate wood pieces (a bird sitting on thin branch with small leaves or blossoms, for example) to give the piece increased strength, but the koala isn't particularly fragile, so it's whatever looks best to you or the recipent. But be assured that the piece will look very attractive whatever you decide. Lou __________________ www.woodbylouise.ca

09-01-2009, 04:03 PM	#4
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,481 Blog Entries: 1	When you say a "light" backer do you mean a light(bulb) or light colored backer? I'd think you would frame it with a neutral colored backer to make your adorable bear POP! If you don't know how it will be displayed. I like him just the way he is as well. Fence sitter here. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

09-01-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Light colored. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

09-01-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Hi Rolf - I like the idea of a simple but thick mounting board. What I mean is a board with no frame but about 1" thick painted with a light colour to suit, including the sides the same - or covered with a light fabric to 'float' the koala away from the wall its hanging on. These are really easy to knock up using a pine outer frame covered in a sheet of 1/4" MDF or similar and once painted or covered look nice and modern and fit most interiors Just my idea... __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

09-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#7
Pat Carroll Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 77	Great job with the kaola. Have you considered a wooden base , it could be then displayed in different settings, attach a wall mount for hanging at later times? Sometimes my two cents aren't worth much, some good ideas being thrown your way. I'm sure it will look good wherever you decide. Have a good one Pat Carroll

09-01-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	I'd put a backer on him and a hanger and call it good. He can hang in more places this way and doesn't take up as much wall space. (Unless they have gigantic cathedral ceiline walls that need big stuff on them) - in which case you should make a full size eucalyptus tree for him to sit on! __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

09-02-2009, 12:23 AM	#9
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Correction Rolf - I also like Jan's eucalyptus tree idea - LOL! That was funny! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

09-02-2009, 12:35 PM	#10
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	HMMM Eeucalyptus tree, I like that idea. Someone told me that the Koala's are stoned all the time because of some thing in the leaves they eat. I decided to not mount it, other than the backer and let the person recieving it decide what they would like to have. Thanks for all the great suggestions, I liked the idea of a base also. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

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