Mary, We have several large fabric "scrims" (banners printed on a semi-transparent sheer fabric) in our exhibit. They're quite LARGE -- ranging from 9ft to 15ft wide, and 9ft high. In our case we're using as semi-transparent walls and backdrops for our exhibits. See an example here: http://www.auroraregionalfiremuseum.org/museum/images/ggg_exhibit1_handpumper.jpg) Our banners/scrims were produced with a pocket at the top and bottom, into which we added inexpensive metal pipe conduit. They're hung using monofilament (fish-line) from small eye-hooks in the ceiling. They're very lightweight, and surprisingly durable. Ours were produce in 2005 and show little wear, despite being a magnet for little-hands to touch, and push-against! The company we used was Muralite (http://www.muralite.com) out of St. Paul MN. They print on a range of fabrics -- everything from sheer to solid. I'm not sure if they're the least-expensive, but they gave fantastic customer service and support. I'd highly recommend them. - David - David Lewis, Curator Aurora Regional Fire Museum www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org -----Original Message----- From: Marilyn Schachter <[log in to unmask]> To: MUSEUM-L <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 10:48 am Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Hanging exhibit images on banners Hello All, We would like to produce some images on fabric for an upcoming exhibit rather than mounting on foam core as we have in the past. We think they will be easier to store and reuse. My question is, how should the banners be made to facilitate hanging? Grommets? Poles at top with metal screw eyes? Are poles needed top and bottom and what are they made of? The banners will be approximately four feet wide by five feet high. Naturally, we are looking for a low-cost solution. All advice is welcome. Thank you. Marilyn Schachter Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket Administrative Offices 14 Beacon Street, Suite 719 Boston, MA 02108 617-725-0022 x228 [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).