backing for beaded crown

[prettysmile:)]

Hey, can anyone out there give me advice on how far the edging should be cut from the beadwork to begin backing with buckskin and edge bead it? I finished my first crown (finally). Also, I have read that fun foam is the best way to back it for the stability? Thanks any advice will help, I hope this makes sense.

[wyo_rose]

If your total thickness is not that thick, I would trim it to 1/8". If you're using fun foam and the total thickness is going to be VERY thick, then cut it a little wider - just short of 1/4".

[prettysmile:)]

Thanks so much for your reply wyo-rose, I will be using fun foam for stability so it looks like it will be thicker, 1/4 was what I was thinking but wanted to check for sure.

[wyo_rose]

Good luck!! I'd like to see a pic when you're done.

[jord01]

i use placematts ya know the ones ur spossed to eat on u can get em for like a buck at wal*mart

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I didn't even think of using placemats, and come to think of it, they would hold the stability too. Thanks.

[prettysmile:)]

Good luck!! I'd like to see a pic when you're done.

Ok, still have a way to go yet and still have yet to make the medallion for the back. It's been so busy lately with work and the homelife, I got to get busy busy....but I will send a pic to you.
I do have another question, on the medallion piece, do you also sew in a piece of elastic to the back center to hold the feather? Thanks....