galaxy01
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Framing extra large prints, by galaxy01 on Aug 19, 2018 8:47:00 GMT 1, Hey,
I have framed a few 100cm+ prints and in every single case there is some wave to the image.
Both framers I use say it is hard to keep such large paper totally flat when framing in an archival manner. Is that true?
I am talking a mild wave, for example a snik I have has a mount board on it but since its not stuck down you can see a slight gap in one or two places between the mount and the print where there is a minor wave.
I have 4 pieces over 1m in height that all do this, 2 floated and 2 mounted. They were all rolled before but flattened for a month before framing.
About to take 2 pejacs in and want to know what to expect, or if there is a specific way people find prevents this? The pejacs have been flat since made years so they should be better..
Thanks
Hey,
I have framed a few 100cm+ prints and in every single case there is some wave to the image.
Both framers I use say it is hard to keep such large paper totally flat when framing in an archival manner. Is that true?
I am talking a mild wave, for example a snik I have has a mount board on it but since its not stuck down you can see a slight gap in one or two places between the mount and the print where there is a minor wave.
I have 4 pieces over 1m in height that all do this, 2 floated and 2 mounted. They were all rolled before but flattened for a month before framing.
About to take 2 pejacs in and want to know what to expect, or if there is a specific way people find prevents this? The pejacs have been flat since made years so they should be better..
Thanks
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rjf76
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Framing extra large prints, by rjf76 on Aug 19, 2018 9:09:50 GMT 1, Hey, I have framed a few 100cm+ prints and in every single case there is some wave to the image. Both framers I use say it is hard to keep such large paper totally flat when framing in an archival manner. Is that true? I am talking a mild wave, for example a snik I have has a mount board on it but since its not stuck down you can see a slight gap in one or two places between the mount and the print where there is a minor wave. I have 4 pieces over 1m in height that all do this, 2 floated and 2 mounted. They were all rolled before but flattened for a month before framing. About to take 2 pejacs in and want to know what to expect, or if there is a specific way people find prevents this? The pejacs have been flat since made years so they should be better.. Thanks
There will always be a certain amount of ‘wave’ depending on paper type, print type (amount of screens) or handfinishing. I used to be obsessive about not sitting 100% flat but now realise it’s all the above...humidity and temperature change can also affect it also.
I’ve only ever found this to affect float mounting as don’t window mount that that much....
Hey, I have framed a few 100cm+ prints and in every single case there is some wave to the image. Both framers I use say it is hard to keep such large paper totally flat when framing in an archival manner. Is that true? I am talking a mild wave, for example a snik I have has a mount board on it but since its not stuck down you can see a slight gap in one or two places between the mount and the print where there is a minor wave. I have 4 pieces over 1m in height that all do this, 2 floated and 2 mounted. They were all rolled before but flattened for a month before framing. About to take 2 pejacs in and want to know what to expect, or if there is a specific way people find prevents this? The pejacs have been flat since made years so they should be better.. Thanks There will always be a certain amount of ‘wave’ depending on paper type, print type (amount of screens) or handfinishing. I used to be obsessive about not sitting 100% flat but now realise it’s all the above...humidity and temperature change can also affect it also. I’ve only ever found this to affect float mounting as don’t window mount that that much.... |
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galaxy01
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Framing extra large prints, by galaxy01 on Aug 20, 2018 11:40:54 GMT 1, Thanks, puts my mind at ease that they're not just doing a bad job 
Thanks, puts my mind at ease that they're not just doing a bad job |
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Framing extra large prints, by Express Post on Aug 20, 2018 11:50:05 GMT 1, I try to avoid works on paper that are +1m. I used to float mount them, but it required a lot tape to secure it. I didn't like having too much tape on the back, and it caused a lot stress on the paper due to the weight.
Then about 5 years ago, I began ordering customised perspex frames to sandwich the works on paper in between the back and the front. I ran a dehumidifier so that moisture was not an issue.
Till this day, still no issues. Works on paper are still in their original condition.
I try to avoid works on paper that are +1m. I used to float mount them, but it required a lot tape to secure it. I didn't like having too much tape on the back, and it caused a lot stress on the paper due to the weight.
Then about 5 years ago, I began ordering customised perspex frames to sandwich the works on paper in between the back and the front. I ran a dehumidifier so that moisture was not an issue.
Till this day, still no issues. Works on paper are still in their original condition.
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juni0209
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Framing extra large prints, by juni0209 on Aug 20, 2018 18:28:03 GMT 1, I try to avoid works on paper that are +1m. I used to float mount them, but it required a lot tape to secure it. I didn't like having too much tape on the back, and it caused a lot stress on the paper due to the weight. Then about 5 years ago, I began ordering customised perspex frames to sandwich the works on paper in between the back and the front. I ran a dehumidifier so that moisture was not an issue. Till this day, still no issues. Works on paper are still in their original condition.
That sounds very interesting. Do you have more information about that? Which type of perspex do you use? Maybe a picture of the result?
Does a framemaker do this or do you do this yourself?
Thanks!
I try to avoid works on paper that are +1m. I used to float mount them, but it required a lot tape to secure it. I didn't like having too much tape on the back, and it caused a lot stress on the paper due to the weight. Then about 5 years ago, I began ordering customised perspex frames to sandwich the works on paper in between the back and the front. I ran a dehumidifier so that moisture was not an issue. Till this day, still no issues. Works on paper are still in their original condition. That sounds very interesting. Do you have more information about that? Which type of perspex do you use? Maybe a picture of the result? Does a framemaker do this or do you do this yourself? Thanks! |
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