by Florence O. Bean - Assistant in Manual Arts - Boston Public Schools
Published by School Arts Publishing Company 1914
methods are shown in the illustrations. In the first, two adjacent
projections are turned onto the back of the foundation. Be careful
that they fit very closely to the sides of the news board, press
down with the fingers, and hold them very firmly. At the corner
will be a surplus piece which should be pinched to stand upright.
Slanting the scissors very slightly upward, cut from the corner
toward the center. (See Plate XI). The second method is to make
slanting cuts from the outside of the vellum toward the corners of
the news board. (See Plate XII). Apply paste to the projecting
sides, fold over and rub down; treat the ends in the same
manner.
If it is desired that the completed mount shall hang on the wall,
make a loop of ribbon, tape, or vellum. If tape or ribbon is used,
choose the color very carefully; that which matches the vellum is
the best choice; but, if a contrast is preferred; choose a soft color
which has some quality in harmony with the vellum. Paste this
loop to the back of the foundation, allowing it to project above
and rub it down very firmly, being careful
that no loose edges are left. Instead of
pasting on a loop, a hole may be punched
near the top with the eyelet punch, and
an eyelet inserted. This should be done
after the back is pasted on.
According to plan; paste on the calendar
or picture. Dry all under a weight. If
several mounts are to be placed under
the same weight, it is better that each
should be separated from the others by a
sheet of blotting paper, or several
thicknesses of newspaper. Allow them to
stand over night. In the morning they will
be found sufficiently pressed.
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