Hi ALL
I’ve been asked to participate in a major project that’ll require creative, unorthodox, out-of-the-box thinkin’; where better to turn than SMC! I am working with an artist-type guy who’s been asked to design, create ‘n install a “donor recognition wall” for a local Foundation. I’ll describe the proposed concept, best I can.
Individual custom made wooden “plaques” of ‘bout 8 or 10 different sizes will be engraved with donors’ names; which is my part of this guy’s project. (‘bout 206 plaques; sizes ranging from 4” x 4” up to ‘bout 12” x 16”.)
These plaques are to be mounted to a large backing that’ll hang on the wall. At this point, he’s considering sheets of plywood - covered/surfaced with thin, burnished bronze sheeting. (Someone suggested we look into MDF material, ‘stead? - any thoughts ‘bout this, or alternatives to plywood you’d suggest?)
First, two points: He wants these plaques to be hung, projecting out from the wall at different dimensional levels, ‘stead of all flat to the wall. Second, and this is the stickler”! - he doesn’t want anything showing on the plaque fronts. (as with the use of metal stand-offs or such.)
All I can think is that he use various length blind mount studs projecting from behind each plaque.- an incredible amount of precision work ‘n drilling; right? (BTW: I am familair with the standard methods of hanging plaques - like Gemini brass ‘n bronze, etc.)
So, now! - my question! Can you think of some other creative way to mount these plaques dimensionally? - without stand-offs, without studs? - some creative, yet secure, way to make them “float” across the wall?
Boy! I can’t wait to hear from you all! (I’d be a Hero!) - and, I can sure use the sale! - BILL