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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 6:33:23 GMT 1, I got my daughters some prints by Nate Duval (admittedly, not really "urban art"... but they are signed and numbered) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to frame them. Looking around UA, I see lots and lots of pictures framed in frame exactly the same size as the art, with the picture in full contact with the glass.
As a photographer, that freaks me the hell out. I'd never do that, even with my own photos that I could just reprint. I just see a glossy photo sticking to the glass and tearing itself apart with humidity changes.
But, am being oversensitive? Art screen prints aren't glossy and they shouldn't stick like a glossy photo. But do people have horror stories to tell or has it been 100% smooth sailing for everyone?
Has anyone tried using non-glare (textured) acrylic with the textured surface against the print to prevent sticking?
Then, would anyone change their advice when I mention that I also need to frame a new Eelus, a new Cleon Peterson, and a Vaucher and Nomad I got from POW? (With the texture of the Nomad, I think it's going to have to be matted.
Thanks
I got my daughters some prints by Nate Duval (admittedly, not really "urban art"... but they are signed and numbered) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to frame them. Looking around UA, I see lots and lots of pictures framed in frame exactly the same size as the art, with the picture in full contact with the glass.
As a photographer, that freaks me the hell out. I'd never do that, even with my own photos that I could just reprint. I just see a glossy photo sticking to the glass and tearing itself apart with humidity changes.
But, am being oversensitive? Art screen prints aren't glossy and they shouldn't stick like a glossy photo. But do people have horror stories to tell or has it been 100% smooth sailing for everyone?
Has anyone tried using non-glare (textured) acrylic with the textured surface against the print to prevent sticking?
Then, would anyone change their advice when I mention that I also need to frame a new Eelus, a new Cleon Peterson, and a Vaucher and Nomad I got from POW? (With the texture of the Nomad, I think it's going to have to be matted.
Thanks
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by .dappy on Dec 10, 2017 7:40:01 GMT 1, ... you will find that those prints that do not have a mount over them are float mounted with a spacer between the print and the frame ...
... you are right ... it is a no, no to have any piece of art with the glass (or acrylic) front actually touching it ...
... also do not hang above radiators ...
... you will find that those prints that do not have a mount over them are float mounted with a spacer between the print and the frame ...
... you are right ... it is a no, no to have any piece of art with the glass (or acrylic) front actually touching it ...
... also do not hang above radiators ...
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by hellfo on Dec 10, 2017 11:31:08 GMT 1, ... you will find that those prints that do not have a mount over them are float mounted with a spacer between the print and the frame ... ... you are right ... it is a no, no to have any piece of art with the glass (or acrylic) front actually touching it ... ... also do not hang above radiators ...
The float mounting is always the better option in your opinion?
... you will find that those prints that do not have a mount over them are float mounted with a spacer between the print and the frame ... ... you are right ... it is a no, no to have any piece of art with the glass (or acrylic) front actually touching it ... ... also do not hang above radiators ... The float mounting is always the better option in your opinion? |
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by .dappy on Dec 10, 2017 11:46:49 GMT 1, ... it's personal choice ... I have both, even where the image is not printed to the edge of the paper ...
... it's personal choice ... I have both, even where the image is not printed to the edge of the paper ...
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 15:19:38 GMT 1, Most people here tend to prefer float mounting as it allows the entire piece to be equally exposed to whatever "elements" are present. It will also allow you to show off the deckled edges that are present on a lot of these works.
Most people here tend to prefer float mounting as it allows the entire piece to be equally exposed to whatever "elements" are present. It will also allow you to show off the deckled edges that are present on a lot of these works.
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by Deleted on Dec 11, 2017 22:44:46 GMT 1, Well, not everyone on here is making sure to use spacers, I've seen plenty of folks say that the way to make sure a print stays flat is to make sure it's pressed up against the acrylic really well!
I'm going to have to work on getting really good at specifying my frame sizes so the spacer can hold the edges of the print.
Well, not everyone on here is making sure to use spacers, I've seen plenty of folks say that the way to make sure a print stays flat is to make sure it's pressed up against the acrylic really well!
I'm going to have to work on getting really good at specifying my frame sizes so the spacer can hold the edges of the print.
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by Deleted on Dec 11, 2017 22:46:00 GMT 1, Thanks for the images and suggestions too, dappy.
Thanks for the images and suggestions too, dappy.
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Prints against non glare acrylic?, by moron on Dec 12, 2017 12:33:58 GMT 1, The glass should never touch the art in all circumstances. Thats why mounts have been used for centuries or ever since glass was used in frames. Putting a cheap print in an expensive frame or an expensive print in a cheap frame makes no difference.
The glass should never touch the art in all circumstances. Thats why mounts have been used for centuries or ever since glass was used in frames. Putting a cheap print in an expensive frame or an expensive print in a cheap frame makes no difference.
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