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Topic: Displaying autographed space mission patches
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-05-2015 08:45 AM
   
Does anyone have a good way to display an autographed space patch? I want to see the patch and autograph and the only way I can think of is with a duplicate patch on one side and the signed patch on the other, since they are usually signed on the back. Any other techniques you have tried? |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 06-05-2015 09:12 AM
I don't do this, but what about using a clear acrylic frame with a mirror a couple of inches behind? Of course the autograph will be reversed if the patch is shown front side forward, but you avoid having to find a second identical authentic crew patch. |
mmcmurrey
Member Posts: 114
From: Austin, TX, USA
Registered: Jun 2012
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posted 06-05-2015 12:35 PM
You could have the signature facing forward with the patch reflecting reversed. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-05-2015 12:38 PM
I also thought of getting a photo from the mission as a background. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 06-06-2015 09:49 AM
I've seen this before, but you might want to consider these types of frames. I'm sure there are other variations. Good luck! |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-06-2015 05:21 PM
That is a great idea. I just have to find a larger one. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-06-2015 05:28 PM
Here's a 6x6 version that should work for any 4-inch patch (and that's just an example; there are other manufacturers of similar frames). |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-06-2015 05:40 PM
I just found that one and was about to order, but does anyone know what effect the "silicone membrane" would have on a patch long term? |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 06-23-2015 05:34 PM
The frame arrived today. I like the way it displays. And not knowing how the silicon will react to the patch long term, I put the patch in clear mylar before putting it between the silicon rubber. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 06-26-2015 08:18 AM
I really like the frame and it displays the patch well! If you do find out the affects of the silicon/plastic on the patch, please share. Such a frame would have many potential uses to display some of my collection.  |
David Carey
Member Posts: 782
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 06-27-2015 09:33 AM
If you have the inclination - and available room - another approach is a non-reversing (or 'True') mirror.Fabrication and technique are described here and here. You see both front and un-reversed back from a single vantage point but it's not as compact as the floating glass frame (which does look nice). |
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