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valuable, (and that doesn’t just mean something
that’s worth a lot of money) then you want to know
the best way to look after it |
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Wood in its natural state is very acidic and when it is pulped
up into paper it stays so unless something is done to remove
it. This acid is often responsible for the brown spots and discoloration
that can be seen in old pictures. High quality framing materials
have had the acid removed so that they are safe for use next
to artworks, hence the term acid-free.
Not everything that is not acidic is good for a picture ~ bleach
is not acidic but you probably wouldn’t want it anywhere
near your pictures. We keep up-to-date with the latest research
done by conservators and reports on new materials for framing.
See also CONSERVATION. |
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REVERSIBILITY
…”I’ve changed my mind” |
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If possible we prefer to frame pictures in such a way that if
you ever need to take them out again then you will be able to.
Ideally we would always use non-invasive methods i.e. we wouldn’t
attach anything to the work but to do this for every item would
increase the cost in many situations where it wasn’t necessary.
In reality we try to use materials which have the least impact
on the artwork. If you have any concerns about how we would
support an artwork in a frame we will be only too happy to discuss
it with you. |
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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THAT PICTURE? |
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Some pictures don’t just get hung on a wall. We’ve
seen our frames shipped literally right around the world and
we’ve seen how badly pictures can get treated when submitted
to some open exhibitions (sorry, no names). Telling us what
you plan for your picture's future can help us give you the
best advice, even if it's which room you plan to hang it in
~ pictures often don’t like steamy bathrooms! |
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Many people use unorthodox materials or techniques when creating
art. Telling us about these can help us to decide on the best
means of protecting the picture. Often a frame is one of the
best ways of protecting a delicate item, and you might be surprised
at how delicate some artforms can be ~ many can be harmed by
elements naturally occurring in an ordinary domestic environment.
See also CONSERVATION |
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