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Ever hang a Japanese folding screen? How'd you do it?

6 years ago

I have a vintage made-for-tourists-I'm-sure Japanese screen that has sentimental value and I'd like to display it. (I also like it, even though it's a bit dinged up. I have a thing for glowy yellow these days.) I currently have it plunked on a mantel and the colors do not agree.

I'd like to hang it on a wall. I could install a narrow ledge shelf and plop it on that, or I could use clips made for the purpose: https://www.robynbuntin.com/Screen-Clips-for-a-4-Panel-Japanese-Folding-Screen-p/sc-4p.htm

The thing is about 4' wide x3' tall.

Another option is a plexiglass box. Lucite? The nicer one. That might be a little bit tacky though, but on the other hand, the piece is fragile and beat up enough already. And if I hang it near a fish tank (possible!) we're already at tacky plus the extra protection against splashing is good.

I do not think it is valuable.

Any suggestions? I don't want to keep it here. I want my pink fireplace back! Thanks!

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Lars/J. Robert Scott
6 years ago
How does it look from behind? You might be able to install interlocking cleats onto the back, like we use for installing framed mirrors.
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Fori
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks. Hmm. I tried to take a picture but I'll need some help because the flash isn't working correctly on my camera (so I can't tilt it and get a good shot) and my arms aren't long enough to take it down without putting another hole in the ceiling.

Each panel is backed with fabric that comes out almost as far as the frame. It's held straight by a strip of old wood paneling (I recognize the work of my grandfather!) that is probably not a good thing...

I'll try to get a photo later when I have assistance!
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User
6 years ago
How heavy is it? I have one hanging behind my bed and I just used command strips, the ones made for the heaviest weight. I believe I used four across the top and three on each side. Mine isn't very heavy. It's about five feet wide by four feet high.
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Fori
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks Gail. Mine doesn't have a good surface to stick the command strips to--the frame is too skinny and the backing is old fabric. What little information I can find on the internet suggests that the older ones aren't supposed to be hung flat because it can cause the hinges to bend and the front to tear or something. Just enough info to make me paranoid! Sounds like yours is supported all around so it won't have that issue.

I'm thinking more and more that I'd like to put it behind the piano, which puts it very close to a grubby little kid and a pointy piano lamp. Is an extra large acrylic box terrible? It's a really shallow piano and I can't put anything unprotected behind it.
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Lars/J. Robert Scott
6 years ago
I think that for the right object, the acrylic box is a good idea, but it must be done properly. There should be acrylic fabricators in your city who can mount the screen correctly, or maybe a frame shop.
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