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Float Mounting..., by manchestermike on Sept 5, 2007 16:06:00 GMT 1, A quick question
We all know we shouldn't mount our prints - correct? However people still float mount them. Although not conventionally mounting them surely this damages the print too as you're still mounting parts of the print.
A quick question
We all know we shouldn't mount our prints - correct? However people still float mount them. Although not conventionally mounting them surely this damages the print too as you're still mounting parts of the print.
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Float Mounting..., by slowmo on Sept 5, 2007 16:08:17 GMT 1, Its the reversable glue argument. You can dry mount using reversable materials, but there is always a bit of a gamble.
Most of the time float mounting looks so good though, that if you were ever to sell the print, someone would want to take the frame as well.
Its the reversable glue argument. You can dry mount using reversable materials, but there is always a bit of a gamble.
Most of the time float mounting looks so good though, that if you were ever to sell the print, someone would want to take the frame as well.
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Float Mounting..., by corblimeylimey on Sept 5, 2007 16:09:09 GMT 1, It's fine if done to conservation standards.
It's dry mounting you've got to avoid, where the print is heat pressed.
If float mounted or using a mountboard and it's done using conservation standard it is totally reversible.
It's fine if done to conservation standards.
It's dry mounting you've got to avoid, where the print is heat pressed.
If float mounted or using a mountboard and it's done using conservation standard it is totally reversible.
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Andy'77
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Float Mounting..., by Andy'77 on Sept 5, 2007 16:09:24 GMT 1, My Judgement Day was float mounted originally but when I didn't like the effect, I went for a normal mount. You can see two little rectangles of slightly raised/rippled paper where the tape was on the other side, nothing bad and you can barely see them but they are there non the less.
My Judgement Day was float mounted originally but when I didn't like the effect, I went for a normal mount. You can see two little rectangles of slightly raised/rippled paper where the tape was on the other side, nothing bad and you can barely see them but they are there non the less.
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Float Mounting..., by johnas on Sept 5, 2007 16:09:30 GMT 1, A quick question We all know we shouldn't mount our prints - correct? However people still float mount them. Although not conventionally mounting them surely this damages the print too as you're still mounting parts of the print.
depends MM.....
float mounting isn't the same as mounting. Mounting is mighty dangerous as you basically glue your print to a back board
With float mounting, you use tiny strips of archival tape to fix it to a back board. It is easily reversible and doesn't cause long term damage, especially if you use the 'water type' tape that can be dabbed off with a wet cloth.
hope that helps!
A quick question We all know we shouldn't mount our prints - correct? However people still float mount them. Although not conventionally mounting them surely this damages the print too as you're still mounting parts of the print. depends MM..... float mounting isn't the same as mounting. Mounting is mighty dangerous as you basically glue your print to a back board With float mounting, you use tiny strips of archival tape to fix it to a back board. It is easily reversible and doesn't cause long term damage, especially if you use the 'water type' tape that can be dabbed off with a wet cloth. hope that helps! |
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Float Mounting..., by themightyreds on Sept 5, 2007 16:17:42 GMT 1, So many framers want to dry mount prints it's astonishing...
if any framer suggests that to me i walk out the door and find another.
To float mount using the small water soluble tape stips is the only 'safe' method i know of.
So many framers want to dry mount prints it's astonishing...
if any framer suggests that to me i walk out the door and find another.
To float mount using the small water soluble tape stips is the only 'safe' method i know of.
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Float Mounting..., by artfortruth on Sept 5, 2007 16:20:40 GMT 1, Float mount is the way to go unless you're lucky enough to find a frame the exact size of the piece.
Also, don't go to some mainline frame shop. Go somewhere that deals with a lot of original artworks. Down here we call them Art Frame Shops. Ha! Go figure! haha
These places will be more conscious of the piece when handling it and will be able to provide more options for your exact needs. Cooler frames too.
The mainline places your mom would go to will most likely fuck your shit up even when "taking care" and using preservation methods, simply because these are usually day-job framers getting paid squat!
Float mount is the way to go unless you're lucky enough to find a frame the exact size of the piece.
Also, don't go to some mainline frame shop. Go somewhere that deals with a lot of original artworks. Down here we call them Art Frame Shops. Ha! Go figure! haha
These places will be more conscious of the piece when handling it and will be able to provide more options for your exact needs. Cooler frames too.
The mainline places your mom would go to will most likely fuck your shit up even when "taking care" and using preservation methods, simply because these are usually day-job framers getting paid squat!
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Float Mounting..., by artfortruth on Sept 5, 2007 16:25:27 GMT 1, I forgot to mention that it's also very important to consider putting spacers in between the frame grooves and glass. This way the glass isn't actually pressing against your piece. Anyone collecting original Faile prints should definitely be doing this when framing them. It's usually stuff with textured or thick surfaces when you want to worry about this. Over time glass will adhere to these surfaces.
And hell, might as well splurge for the museum quality/light omitting glass! This way it looks like there's no glass at all and you can view your piece in all its glory absent the annoying reflections and lead filled glass!
I forgot to mention that it's also very important to consider putting spacers in between the frame grooves and glass. This way the glass isn't actually pressing against your piece. Anyone collecting original Faile prints should definitely be doing this when framing them. It's usually stuff with textured or thick surfaces when you want to worry about this. Over time glass will adhere to these surfaces.
And hell, might as well splurge for the museum quality/light omitting glass! This way it looks like there's no glass at all and you can view your piece in all its glory absent the annoying reflections and lead filled glass!
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Float Mounting..., by Pattycakes on Sept 5, 2007 16:34:03 GMT 1, True true, there are all kinds of archival hinging tapes out there, I have bought my own which I give to my framer. It's japanese mulberry fibre tape with natural gum, totally acid free and water soluble so there is no danger at all of print damage. it's made by Lineco. I buy it from www.Lionpic.co.uk they have all kinds of cool stuff on the site also!
True true, there are all kinds of archival hinging tapes out there, I have bought my own which I give to my framer. It's japanese mulberry fibre tape with natural gum, totally acid free and water soluble so there is no danger at all of print damage. it's made by Lineco. I buy it from www.Lionpic.co.uk they have all kinds of cool stuff on the site also! |
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Float Mounting..., by Harveyn on Sept 6, 2007 8:00:11 GMT 1, Mike - I prefer float mounting. Firstly from a visual perspective and secondly my biggest fear of all is that when you put a print behind a mount then after a few years if you ever decide to remove the print it will show signs of fade (no matter what UV protective glass or acrylic you use (usually only 95% protective between 300nm and 400nm)).
I use the water soluble archival tapes that are readily available from the Internet. The worst that will happen if you use these tapes or even some of the acid free double sided tapes is that you may have a slight footprint mark on the back of the print that is in no way visible from the front.
Dry mounting is what you have to stay clear of.
Mike - I prefer float mounting. Firstly from a visual perspective and secondly my biggest fear of all is that when you put a print behind a mount then after a few years if you ever decide to remove the print it will show signs of fade (no matter what UV protective glass or acrylic you use (usually only 95% protective between 300nm and 400nm)).
I use the water soluble archival tapes that are readily available from the Internet. The worst that will happen if you use these tapes or even some of the acid free double sided tapes is that you may have a slight footprint mark on the back of the print that is in no way visible from the front.
Dry mounting is what you have to stay clear of.
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