i2cky
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newbie handling art, by i2cky on Dec 23, 2015 22:51:31 GMT 1, hi, long time lurker and reader here, but new to owning
i recently bought a couple prints, and the inspection process is almost terrifying to be honest. i feel so clumsy unrolling these delicate prints and rolling them back up, so worry about smudges and creases. since most likely i will be buying more (so addicting) i'll probably have to keep some in tube before i can frame them up. my procedure is just take it out of the tube, unroll gently with the craft paper, weight on 2 corners of one end and spread it out and weight the other side (also wearing fingertip covers). this is correct i hope, and if not i would really appreciate someone giving me tips or pointers.
also question about framing, i still haven't step foot inside a frame shop yet. from what ive read acid free matting, and uv glass thats basically it right? and is it common to bring your flatten print to the shop or have them flatten for u? and curious how much i should expect for framing (for example 30x23inches.)
ill probably have more question soon, thanks for taking your time.
hi, long time lurker and reader here, but new to owning
i recently bought a couple prints, and the inspection process is almost terrifying to be honest. i feel so clumsy unrolling these delicate prints and rolling them back up, so worry about smudges and creases. since most likely i will be buying more (so addicting) i'll probably have to keep some in tube before i can frame them up. my procedure is just take it out of the tube, unroll gently with the craft paper, weight on 2 corners of one end and spread it out and weight the other side (also wearing fingertip covers). this is correct i hope, and if not i would really appreciate someone giving me tips or pointers.
also question about framing, i still haven't step foot inside a frame shop yet. from what ive read acid free matting, and uv glass thats basically it right? and is it common to bring your flatten print to the shop or have them flatten for u? and curious how much i should expect for framing (for example 30x23inches.)
ill probably have more question soon, thanks for taking your time.
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Quinnster
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newbie handling art, by Quinnster on Dec 24, 2015 11:37:08 GMT 1, Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves.
That way when you frame them they will be flat.
It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even.
And it looks good too.
If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman.
Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves.
That way when you frame them they will be flat.
It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even.
And it looks good too.
If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman.
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barcakent
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newbie handling art, by barcakent on Jan 18, 2016 22:33:49 GMT 1, Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves. That way when you frame them they will be flat. It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even. And it looks good too. If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman.
Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves. That way when you frame them they will be flat. It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even. And it looks good too. If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman. Do you have any tips for where I can buy good acid free sleeves, large enough to handle 60x70 prints? |
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Quinnster
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newbie handling art, by Quinnster on Jan 18, 2016 23:03:10 GMT 1, Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves. That way when you frame them they will be flat. It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even. And it looks good too. If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman. Do you have any tips for where I can buy good acid free sleeves, large enough to handle 60x70 prints?
Is that cm or inches?
Get a portfolio and when you take them out of the tube put them in to acid free sleeves. That way when you frame them they will be flat. It's more a issue if you want to float the prints. I like to float them as if there is any fading over time it will be even. And it looks good too. If you are in the UK for expensive prints you can't go wrong with Mr Frameman. Do you have any tips for where I can buy good acid free sleeves, large enough to handle 60x70 prints? Is that cm or inches? |
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barcakent
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newbie handling art, by barcakent on Jan 18, 2016 23:07:11 GMT 1, In cm โบ
In cm โบ
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Quinnster
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newbie handling art, by Quinnster on Jan 18, 2016 23:17:21 GMT 1,
Selwin do very good ones but expensive.
Or check when you shop around they are acid free.
Selwin do very good ones but expensive. Or check when you shop around they are acid free. |
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barcakent
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newbie handling art, by barcakent on Jan 18, 2016 23:20:48 GMT 1, Thanks!
Thanks!
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alexdb
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newbie handling art, by alexdb on Jan 19, 2016 9:06:34 GMT 1, When I unroll the prints, I do it naturally for a couple of days without any weights. After these days I start with four weights in the middle of the print and move in time do the corners. That way, i believe you flatten the print in its most natural way.
When I unroll the prints, I do it naturally for a couple of days without any weights. After these days I start with four weights in the middle of the print and move in time do the corners. That way, i believe you flatten the print in its most natural way.
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Sanscript
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newbie handling art, by Sanscript on Jun 14, 2016 17:33:53 GMT 1, If the print is made from heavyweight paper and is curved tight in a narrow diameter tube, be careful of holding the paper at one edge in the middle when trying to flatten it as both corners will curve towards your hand in the centre and crease the paper where you are holding it.
There are different levels of UV glass, different percentages, but I think even the highest rating is still only like 90% or something? If you get some custom frames made and then frame the artwork yourself, the glass has to face a certain way round.
If the print is made from heavyweight paper and is curved tight in a narrow diameter tube, be careful of holding the paper at one edge in the middle when trying to flatten it as both corners will curve towards your hand in the centre and crease the paper where you are holding it.
There are different levels of UV glass, different percentages, but I think even the highest rating is still only like 90% or something? If you get some custom frames made and then frame the artwork yourself, the glass has to face a certain way round.
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iamzero
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newbie handling art, by iamzero on Jun 14, 2016 17:45:06 GMT 1, Con clear is 99% uv protection.
Con clear is 99% uv protection.
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Sanscript
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newbie handling art, by Sanscript on Jun 14, 2016 18:03:08 GMT 1, 99% - thats good to know.
Going back to framing, you might also want to enquire as to how the backing board is pinned on the back. For example, if you have two different prints of the same size, but dont want to shell out on two frames, or you dont have the space for two frames, then you can hang one frame and swap the prints out every now and then. If this is the case (its what I do as I dont have a lot of room), then its best if you have pins that are easily removed and replaced, like glazing push point pins, and not the pins that bend into position as they snap quite quickly. However, if you have oodles of money and oodles of space then the above wont matter much........
99% - thats good to know.
Going back to framing, you might also want to enquire as to how the backing board is pinned on the back. For example, if you have two different prints of the same size, but dont want to shell out on two frames, or you dont have the space for two frames, then you can hang one frame and swap the prints out every now and then. If this is the case (its what I do as I dont have a lot of room), then its best if you have pins that are easily removed and replaced, like glazing push point pins, and not the pins that bend into position as they snap quite quickly. However, if you have oodles of money and oodles of space then the above wont matter much........
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dotdot
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newbie handling art, by dotdot on Jun 14, 2016 18:36:13 GMT 1, hello i2cky,
Not keen on boring you ala the bloke down the pub ; careful with the works - get a pair of gloves.
Don't use wine glasses for the corners - it's tantamount to rolling one leg of your trousers up.
De-tube and leave in a darkened room for a few days  framers are ten a penny - good ones are not.
(if you find a poor one they may damage your work , cover it up and cost you both at the time and later.. so be weary - interview them over the phone - if you don't like what you hear - move along..)
stay cool - keep your head and you'll be fine... oh and yeah welcome to the forum ..
hello i2cky, Not keen on boring you ala the bloke down the pub ; careful with the works - get a pair of gloves. Don't use wine glasses for the corners - it's tantamount to rolling one leg of your trousers up. De-tube and leave in a darkened room for a few days framers are ten a penny - good ones are not. (if you find a poor one they may damage your work , cover it up and cost you both at the time and later.. so be weary - interview them over the phone - if you don't like what you hear - move along..) stay cool - keep your head and you'll be fine... oh and yeah welcome to the forum .. |
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framers are ten a penny - good ones are not.
