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Message: [QUOTE="Boris_Johnson, post: 4332968, member: 52230"] PART TWO - ALIGNING THE RIBBONS Start by measuring out and wrapping your buckram (see the miniature guide). As a general rule of thumb, I use one sheet of buckram for up to four medals, and beyond that I use two sheets tacked together with a little fabric glue. Now clip off a selection of the ribbons you need to use. Each ribbon should be at least 10cm in length (Picture 1). Use a naked flame on the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying. Now you need to do a little maths to work out how much ribbon will be exposed. The left most ribbon will always be fully exposed - but the awkward thing about full size ribbons is that they all come in different sizes. For example, the NATO ribbon shown in this example, is 37mm wide, compared to the Jubilee ribbons which are approximately 32mm wide. So taking your rule, mark out on a sheet of paper (cut to the same size as your buckram), a line that will match your first medal as shown in Picture 2. You then divide the remainder of the length equally among the amount of remaining ribbons. Then mark out the remaining lines on the paper. This will be your guide. My example goes like this: Overall length = 162mm Width of NATO FRY ribbon = 37mm Remaining buckram = 162 - 37 = 125mm Divided by remaining ribbons = 125 / 6 = 21mm (approx) Now take a small strip of double sided tape and place over what will be the bottom of the rack. Make sure you apply it to the side WITHOUT the fabric join (as this is the rear of the rack and will be visible). Align the RIGHT edge of your ribbons with the lines on your guide. Because of the varying widths of the ribbons, they will look uneven viewed from this side - but once they are folded back around the board, the other sides will be perfectly equal. Use sellotape to make it easier if you like (see Picture 3). Once you are happy they are correctly aligned, remove the backing from the fabric tape, and apply the ribbons flush against the bottom edge. To make sure you have got it right, turn the board around before folding the ribbons back, and offer your guide up. If you have done it right, it should look like Picture 4. [ATTACH=full]71580[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71581[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71582[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71583[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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