Okay, this is a somewhat odd request for ideas/help.

I have a series of oval 3' X 2' coroplast signs that I would like to border/frame.
I'm looking for something light that provides a nice thin visual frame around the circumference of the entire oval (black would be preferred).
It doesn't have to be more than 1/4 - 1/2" thick.
Someone at a crafts store suggested using a kind of plastic or rubber material with a slit in the middle that could encircle the whole thing with out leaving any obvious 'folds,' but he had no idea where I could find said material (or if it even existed).

I know there are a lot of clever minds on here with all kinds of backgrounds and access to myriad materials, so I'm taking a shot in the dark with fingers crossed!

Any suggestions?

I'm envisioning a rubber tubing with a split running the entire length. Could you split something like this?

http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-7275-......ack.aspx

Hmm, good question....

I think this is up the right alley, but I can imagine it would be challenging to try to make an even cut/slit.
I wouldn't even know where to begin!

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How about a big rubber band in black. They make rubber bands for industrial use in about any size or color you can think of. If you had one like 2' x 3/4" wide that would work. Should be pretty easy to glue on.

Does it really have to be 3-dimensional? If not, something like colored electrical tape around the outer border might work. They make it in several colors now, not just red or black.

I'll have to investigate the rubber band option....not quite sure how that would work.

As for the electrical tape - tried it, looked pretty bad (and black is the color that I want to use, so other colors aren't the issue).

The 'split' tubing option seems the most feasible...but so far I've only found corrugated tubing that is already split. The search for non-corrugated continues!

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Eric, Here is the link to Outwater plastics for what you are looking for. Take a look at the other edgings they sell as well.
http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/lg_displ......ter_2012

Hey Craig,

Thanks for the link.
That's not quite the right stuff, but I did find something that looks just about perfect on the same site:

http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/lg_displ......ter_2012

or this...

http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/lg_displ......0channel

I'll call tomorrow for samples.

Thanks!!



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Yep! That flexible U Channel is probably going to do the trick!

WOW, that is one of the coolest hardware sites I've seen in a long time!

This is yet another reason why I love the Café!
We have so many people with different backgrounds and expertise.
It's freaking brilliant up in here!

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Update for anyone who might have this challenge at some point in their life.....

Outwater Plastics had exactly what was needed and excellent customer service.
They went me several free samples, a couple of which worked perfectly.

problem solved!