Ddog
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Prints going wavy, by Ddog on Jan 4, 2016 10:10:13 GMT 1, I've recently moved and one of my pieces that's float mounted has started going wavy. Does anyone know why? Is it temperature, or humidity and most importantly, is there anything I can do about it?
Thanks!
I've recently moved and one of my pieces that's float mounted has started going wavy. Does anyone know why? Is it temperature, or humidity and most importantly, is there anything I can do about it?
Thanks!
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Zippy
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Prints going wavy, by Zippy on Jan 4, 2016 11:17:26 GMT 1, I've recently moved and one of my pieces that's float mounted has started going wavy. Does anyone know why? Is it temperature, or humidity and most importantly, is there anything I can do about it? Thanks!
Hi Ddog,
I am sure there are many threads hidden in the depths of this forum discussing this matter. I believe I have contributed to them in the past.
Let me try to help...
The 'formation' of paper means it has a percentage of water in it. Over time, the formation changes due to heating and humidity meaning the paper will slightly expand and contract. This will lead to rippling.
You must consider this when deciding how to frame a print as if it is floated and pulled very 'tight' it can lead to the paper to tear slightly. If too loose, it can ripple. This is very common amongst fine art prints. If the framer has used a lot of tabs to hold the print to the backing board this will also appear as rippling over time.
It is hard to put this clearly into words but I hope this is of some help. If you are very concerned about your print, you can get it professionally flattened by someone like 'graham bignell' and then I would suggest getting it re-framed with a mount if the rippling will bother you.
I've recently moved and one of my pieces that's float mounted has started going wavy. Does anyone know why? Is it temperature, or humidity and most importantly, is there anything I can do about it? Thanks! Hi Ddog, I am sure there are many threads hidden in the depths of this forum discussing this matter. I believe I have contributed to them in the past. Let me try to help... The 'formation' of paper means it has a percentage of water in it. Over time, the formation changes due to heating and humidity meaning the paper will slightly expand and contract. This will lead to rippling. You must consider this when deciding how to frame a print as if it is floated and pulled very 'tight' it can lead to the paper to tear slightly. If too loose, it can ripple. This is very common amongst fine art prints. If the framer has used a lot of tabs to hold the print to the backing board this will also appear as rippling over time. It is hard to put this clearly into words but I hope this is of some help. If you are very concerned about your print, you can get it professionally flattened by someone like 'graham bignell' and then I would suggest getting it re-framed with a mount if the rippling will bother you. |
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Prints going wavy, by chads007 on Jan 4, 2016 11:21:07 GMT 1, It's natural...not a massive issue unless you sell and need to declare it. I'd buy a slightly wavy print. .just natural movement in the fibre and I don't personally consider it as 'damage'
It's natural...not a massive issue unless you sell and need to declare it. I'd buy a slightly wavy print. .just natural movement in the fibre and I don't personally consider it as 'damage'
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Prints going wavy, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 4, 2016 11:23:45 GMT 1, D
Hope you're well, buddy.
Matt is right. Paper lives, breathes and moves. Whilst everyone seems to want perfectly flat paper, the reality is that it's a little like our perception and desire for fruit. Stunningly spherical green apples might look better on telly but the truth is that they're not uniform, and prone to blotches and bruising.
(Zippy will know a little about that particular point too 
Wavy paper is nothing to be worried about IMHO.
D Hope you're well, buddy. Matt is right. Paper lives, breathes and moves. Whilst everyone seems to want perfectly flat paper, the reality is that it's a little like our perception and desire for fruit. Stunningly spherical green apples might look better on telly but the truth is that they're not uniform, and prone to blotches and bruising. ( Zippy will know a little about that particular point too Wavy paper is nothing to be worried about IMHO. |
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Prints going wavy, by Harveyn on Jan 4, 2016 11:32:23 GMT 1, I agree on all points. I always float my prints to avoid fade differential that a mount will cause. Use minimal amount of hinges to avoid undue tension and let the paper breath. Waves are just a natural part of the medium.
I agree on all points. I always float my prints to avoid fade differential that a mount will cause. Use minimal amount of hinges to avoid undue tension and let the paper breath. Waves are just a natural part of the medium.
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Prints going wavy, by Deleted on Jan 4, 2016 12:30:10 GMT 1, Probably a change in humidity when you moved and the mounts holding the paper in place in some parts preventing an even expansion, hence buckling.
Choice is leave as is and if you sell.
Remove from frame and remove the mounts and let the print flatten out evenly and put in a portfolio before selling.
Probably a change in humidity when you moved and the mounts holding the paper in place in some parts preventing an even expansion, hence buckling.
Choice is leave as is and if you sell.
Remove from frame and remove the mounts and let the print flatten out evenly and put in a portfolio before selling.
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Ddog
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Prints going wavy, by Ddog on Jan 4, 2016 13:33:25 GMT 1, Thanks guys. It doesn't bother me as much as it used to. But I just noticed one of my float mounted prints has waved since I've moved it (within the last 4 weeks) and was slightly concerned. But oh well, is what it is. Not looking to sell it so it's only my OCD that will suffer!
Thanks guys. It doesn't bother me as much as it used to. But I just noticed one of my float mounted prints has waved since I've moved it (within the last 4 weeks) and was slightly concerned. But oh well, is what it is. Not looking to sell it so it's only my OCD that will suffer!
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