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| | Conservation or preservation framing is a method of picture framing that protects and preserves artwork. If artwork is not properly framed in a preservation manner, it can quickly succumb to the damaging effects of light, humidity, acid in the framing materials, dust or insects. Professional picture framers are trained in the proper techniques and materials for preservation framing, ensuring the protection and beauty of your artwork for many generations. |  |
 |  | Mat boards: Acid-free, museum quality mat boards protect artwork from being aged, faded and deteriorated by harmful pollutants and acid by-products in the environment and within the framed piece. Matting also creates an air space between the art and the glazing. This space helps to dissipate moisture and to prevent the art from becoming fused to the glazing. When no mat is desired, we attach a hidden spacer to the inside of the frame to ensure that the glazing is elevated off the artwork.
Artcare Restore™ Mounting: This breakthrough technology creates an ultra-smooth, permanent, protective mount - the only one that can be safely reversed to the art's exact pre-mounting condition. It's the fastest, safest and easiest mounting option available.
UV Glass and Acrylic: Ultraviolet light can fade, deteriorate or yellow artwork. UV glass and acrylic filters 97% of the harmful light (as compared to about 47% with regular glass). |
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 | Cropping
If you choose to crop your limited edition print, we may need to trim the paper edge depending on its width compared to the width of the matting. When trimming or cropping, we will not cut or cover any artist signature or notations on the print.
Archival Reversible Mounting
Archival Reversible is the only form of drymounting that we use on our Limited Edition prints. Its permeable adhesive activates at low temperatures for safe removal from the artwork - something no other foamboard can do. As with any original work, we use archival-quality tape and acid-free backing.
Finishing
All conservation-framed artwork using wood mouldings will have a sealed paper backing to minimize pollutants from entering the back of the frame. Artwork framed with metal mouldings will be sealed with archival tape around the glazing and the backing. Archival framing certificates will be affixed to the back of the frame. |
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 |  | Hang framed pictures on your wall. Not only can you enjoy your artwork, but also framed works do much better on the wall than in storage. Move artwork around occasionally to change the amount and direction of light exposure.
Use proper hanging hardware. Use the appropriately sized hanging hardware included with each framed print. If you are hanging a heavy piece, make sure the hanging hardware is mounted to a wall stud.
Keep your artwork out of sunlight. Even with conservation glass or acrylic glazing, it is a good idea to avoid hanging works in direct sunlight whenever possible.
Store your artwork carefully. Whenever possible, store artwork in a climate-controlled space similar to your living space. Where you are comfortable, it will be comfortable. Do not store artwork in an attic, a garage or a basement where temperature extremes and humidity will be damaging. If you notice signs of moisture within the frame, carefully remove the framing package -- mounting board, artwork and any mat boards -- from the frame to allow them to dry properly. If the moisture is extensive or there are signs of mildew, take the artwork to a trained framing professional.
If you have any questions about framing your limited edition print, please contact our Customer Support Center by email at support@art.com or call us at 1-800-952-5592, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Saturday. |
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