maxamaxa2
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 27, 2017 20:02:58 GMT 1, Just bought a fresh oil on canvas that cant be hanged in a somewhat protected spot as the rest, and since I have two kids under 5yo I would like to add some protection for this one.
So, is framing it with acrylic/glas in front going to damage it or do it good? Saw something about oils needing to breath for a few years but I don't know if a "sealed" box would prevent that drying process or actually make it cleaner without pollution and uv?
To this comes that the painting have a black background so protecting against dust would be great.
Any one framing their canvases like this and could share some photos? Guess they are getting a little bulky?
Just bought a fresh oil on canvas that cant be hanged in a somewhat protected spot as the rest, and since I have two kids under 5yo I would like to add some protection for this one.
So, is framing it with acrylic/glas in front going to damage it or do it good? Saw something about oils needing to breath for a few years but I don't know if a "sealed" box would prevent that drying process or actually make it cleaner without pollution and uv?
To this comes that the painting have a black background so protecting against dust would be great.
Any one framing their canvases like this and could share some photos? Guess they are getting a little bulky?
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 20:10:39 GMT 1, I think will get the air it needs
its ok to have glass or acrylic, saves having to clean the canvas
i have a couple of Dale Marshall vermin 101 canvasses being done in a frame with glass at the moment
I think will get the air it needs
its ok to have glass or acrylic, saves having to clean the canvas
i have a couple of Dale Marshall vermin 101 canvasses being done in a frame with glass at the moment
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 1:17:05 GMT 1, It won't hurt an oil painting to put it behind glass, once the oil paint is completely dry. Traditional oil paint hardens through oxidation.
Glass can preserve the condition of the painting long term better than without glass.
It won't hurt an oil painting to put it behind glass, once the oil paint is completely dry. Traditional oil paint hardens through oxidation.
Glass can preserve the condition of the painting long term better than without glass.
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maxamaxa2
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 28, 2017 12:42:16 GMT 1, Great, then Ill walk that line. Will be chunky but probably save the works life in the long run 
@elviswarhol how long would you say that it takes before its ok to frame a standard painting (understand that it depends on thickness and so on but approx?).
3 weeks, 3 months or 3 years from painting it?
What would happen if you framed it directly after painting?
Great, then Ill walk that line. Will be chunky but probably save the works life in the long run @elviswarhol how long would you say that it takes before its ok to frame a standard painting (understand that it depends on thickness and so on but approx?). 3 weeks, 3 months or 3 years from painting it? What would happen if you framed it directly after painting? |
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kendo
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by kendo on Feb 28, 2017 14:51:34 GMT 1, I believe oil does need to breath but as long as the back of the frame remains open it will be fine to cover it with glass. I have a couple of oil paintings and have had no problems as the glass is really there to prevent dust buildup and prying fingers! I don't think oil ever really dries especially if its heavily applied - a crust forms!
I would advise against having it sealed and also make sure its not placed anywhere warm / hot. I remember my framer telling about how a customer had placed an oil painting above a fireplace (behind glass) and wondered why the oil had started to drip to the bottom of the frame!
I believe oil does need to breath but as long as the back of the frame remains open it will be fine to cover it with glass. I have a couple of oil paintings and have had no problems as the glass is really there to prevent dust buildup and prying fingers! I don't think oil ever really dries especially if its heavily applied - a crust forms!
I would advise against having it sealed and also make sure its not placed anywhere warm / hot. I remember my framer telling about how a customer had placed an oil painting above a fireplace (behind glass) and wondered why the oil had started to drip to the bottom of the frame!
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by Iqra'a on Feb 28, 2017 15:50:01 GMT 1, I have a few canvases that I'm thinking of framing behind glass and I would say as long as there is space between the glass and the actual paint, you should be fine. My only concern with it would be the paint not drying enough and eventually sticking to the glass and thus causing problems if you ever decide to change the frame or if you accidentally drop it. I had an original painting that was too close to the glass and unfortunately fell and portions of the image that were touching the glass essentially ripped off - it was a sad day.
I would also ask your framer - he/she pwould probably know of any tricks that can be done to accommodate fresh paint
I have a few canvases that I'm thinking of framing behind glass and I would say as long as there is space between the glass and the actual paint, you should be fine. My only concern with it would be the paint not drying enough and eventually sticking to the glass and thus causing problems if you ever decide to change the frame or if you accidentally drop it. I had an original painting that was too close to the glass and unfortunately fell and portions of the image that were touching the glass essentially ripped off - it was a sad day.
I would also ask your framer - he/she pwould probably know of any tricks that can be done to accommodate fresh paint
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 16:27:22 GMT 1, The last 2 posts are quite sad
So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image
Good points well made
I thankyou
<dialing framer man>
The last 2 posts are quite sad
So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image
Good points well made
I thankyou
<dialing framer man>
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kendo
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by kendo on Feb 28, 2017 16:28:05 GMT 1, That is a very valid and important point Iqra'a - it's key that there is enough space between the glass and paint especially when you turn the painting upside down as the canvas will bow slightly downwards making this gap vitally important! It's not something you would immediately think about but could easily catch you out!
I once left a painting for a couple of months in a safe place with the top covered but sides open to allow it to every opportunity to settle - the oil was quite thick though:
That is a very valid and important point Iqra'a - it's key that there is enough space between the glass and paint especially when you turn the painting upside down as the canvas will bow slightly downwards making this gap vitally important! It's not something you would immediately think about but could easily catch you out! I once left a painting for a couple of months in a safe place with the top covered but sides open to allow it to every opportunity to settle - the oil was quite thick though: |
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kendo
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by kendo on Mar 11, 2017 23:30:04 GMT 1, The last 2 posts are quite sad So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image Good points well made I thankyou <dialing framer man>
The last 2 posts are quite sad So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image Good points well made I thankyou <dialing framer man> Sad! Right ok! Trying to be helpful - glad I could help! |
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by Deleted on Mar 11, 2017 23:41:45 GMT 1, The last 2 posts are quite sad So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image Good points well made I thankyou <dialing framer man> Sad! Right ok! Trying to be helpful - glad I could help!
Sorry Kendo, didn't mean sad as in a sad post, meant sad as in the damage that can be done when art is hung in the wrong place
does that make sense, or shall i keep digging
The last 2 posts are quite sad So no to putting them above open fires, and make sure the glass is away from the image Good points well made I thankyou <dialing framer man> Sad! Right ok! Trying to be helpful - glad I could help! Sorry Kendo, didn't mean sad as in a sad post, meant sad as in the damage that can be done when art is hung in the wrong place does that make sense, or shall i keep digging |
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Is framing a canvas behind glass/acrylic a good idea?, by kendo on Mar 12, 2017 0:04:43 GMT 1, Apologies @bren, crossed wires - makes perfect sense!
I think it's important to give a little back as it's just so easy to make that error that you regret whether it be an original canvas or print! Sometimes it's just about awareness as it's not always obvious
Trying to help, so the lesson is not learnt the hard way! Cheers
Apologies @bren, crossed wires - makes perfect sense! I think it's important to give a little back as it's just so easy to make that error that you regret whether it be an original canvas or print! Sometimes it's just about awareness as it's not always obvious Trying to help, so the lesson is not learnt the hard way! Cheers |
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