So helpful. One of the few videos that covers the entire mounting and framing process--and so clearly. Also, you can't find most of the necessary supplies at the local Michaels so the links he provides to the sources is invaluable. I've been trying to find cotton gloves for a year.
This has to be the best framing video on RUclips , thank you! I've got a question, I just framed a massive 66 inch long print and this is what they used: MDF as a backing board MDF covered in cloth for the window Doble sided tape to attach the photograph to the window Sealed the frame with water activated paper. What would've been the correct way to do it since I cant find acid free paper to mat the photograph. Thank you again.
I have a Japanese print from 1884. I do believe it is made on Mulberry paper. The feel of the paper feels like a piece of cloth fabric. I took it to a professional frame worker. I did ask for an acid free matte I forgot to ask if the matte is acid free wood-pulp or cotton. I am receiving another japanese print that is from 1854(on mulberry paper).
Thanks for the informative video. Do you have any tips for framing a print that will hang in a bathroom where humidity is obviously severe? Would you want to somehow seal all the edges to trap moisture out?
I love this video, quick question to a pro like you, related with prints, what do you think of MYLAR for storage vinyl records or well other prints? I feel mylar is plastic and can't breath so possibly humidity can be stored in, what do you think?
If you're hiring a local framing company to frame your art, how do you know if they're doing things to the proper standard? How do you know if they're using all the right archival materials?
If you could explain a little more as to what kind of material the print is made from (rice paper, silk, woodblock print) and how you plan to display it, I will try to find the best solution for you. Thanks!
+Sounds by Knight It is a woodblock print, I probably would hang it on an office.. From what I understand I should let the print "rest" every week or so if there is sunlight coming inside the room
This is a tough one to answer without seeing the actual print. It depends a lot on the size, paper weight and condition of the print to determine the proper way to mount and frame your piece. If done incorrectly, you could easily damage it beyond restoration. My best suggestion would be to take it to a professional framing studio (not a big box framing house) for their recommendation. Woodblock prints are very fragile and could potentially be very valuable. Without seeing the print, my advice could cause more damage than good. I wish I could help you more but thank you for asking! Brian Knight
Depends if that piece is rice paper, silk or many many other things whatever your piece is printed on has a huge role in the way you would want to frame it I would say go to a professional it may be pricey but trying to do it on your own can ruin a priceless piece beyond repair always go to a professional if possible every paper will react differently when in contact with certain backings or adhesives you really have to know what your dealing with I am a bit of a novice in framing and from my experience if you have something you can’t replace or care a lot about I’ll say it again have it done professional!!!
In the video above I used 5/8" photo corners on a 8.5"x11" photo and you could probably use the same size corners up to 11"x14". From there I would recommend going to a larger photo corner. Lineco sells a 1.25" full view photo corner... listed below. These are good for photos up to 16"x20" with a mat, but at this size I would probably be hinge mounting. Anything above that and I would mount the photo with linen self-adhesive or gummed hinging tape using the T-hinge method if using a mat or V-hinge method if floating the print. There are several different conservation mounting options besides what I've listed here... a lot of it depends on the size of the artwork and how it's going to be displayed (with a mat or floating). Lineco 5/8" Photo Corners - amzn.to/2b8fMpb Lineco 1.25" Photo Corners - amzn.to/2b9tgBT Lineno Linen Hinging Tape - amzn.to/2aN82FH Lineco Gummed Linen Tape - amzn.to/2bkLIby Hope this helps! Brian Knight
So helpful. One of the few videos that covers the entire mounting and framing process--and so clearly. Also, you can't find most of the necessary supplies at the local Michaels so the links he provides to the sources is invaluable. I've been trying to find cotton gloves for a year.
Good video, very informative, clear and at good pace
Definitely educational and informative! Thanks for the systematic explanation.
Great job! Thank you for sharing this vital information❣️👍🏻
Thank you very much.
Well done!
This has to be the best framing video on RUclips , thank you! I've got a question, I just framed a massive 66 inch long print and this is what they used:
MDF as a backing board
MDF covered in cloth for the window
Doble sided tape to attach the photograph to the window
Sealed the frame with water activated paper.
What would've been the correct way to do it since I cant find acid free paper to mat the photograph.
Thank you again.
Interesting. I was just watching an interview with Michael Kenna who says he dry mounts all his fine art prints.
great video, thank you very much!
I have a Japanese print from 1884. I do believe it is made on Mulberry paper. The feel of the paper feels like a piece of cloth fabric. I took it to a professional frame worker. I did ask for an acid free matte
I forgot to ask if the matte is acid free wood-pulp or cotton.
I am receiving another japanese print that is from 1854(on mulberry paper).
If I frame a newspaper does it matter what kind of tape I using to mount the newspaper to the mat? Thakns!
Thanks for the informative video. Do you have any tips for framing a print that will hang in a bathroom where humidity is obviously severe? Would you want to somehow seal all the edges to trap moisture out?
Nice presentation...thank you. Also, what do you recommend for glazing? Type and where to purchase?
I love this video, quick question to a pro like you, related with prints, what do you think of MYLAR for storage vinyl records or well other prints? I feel mylar is plastic and can't breath so possibly humidity can be stored in, what do you think?
Thank you very much for your tips.Is it advisable for me to fully mount the photo or print on matboard using spray glue?
I have been searching the web for an archival float mounting, have you had a video posted about that issue?
If you're hiring a local framing company to frame your art, how do you know if they're doing things to the proper standard? How do you know if they're using all the right archival materials?
Thank you very much. Would this work for Japanese prints as well?
If you could explain a little more as to what kind of material the print is made from (rice paper, silk, woodblock print) and how you plan to display it, I will try to find the best solution for you.
Thanks!
+Sounds by Knight It is a woodblock print, I probably would hang it on an office.. From what I understand I should let the print "rest" every week or so if there is sunlight coming inside the room
This is a tough one to answer without seeing the actual print. It depends a lot on the size, paper weight and condition of the print to determine the proper way to mount and frame your piece. If done incorrectly, you could easily damage it beyond restoration.
My best suggestion would be to take it to a professional framing studio (not a big box framing house) for their recommendation.
Woodblock prints are very fragile and could potentially be very valuable. Without seeing the print, my advice could cause more damage than good.
I wish I could help you more but thank you for asking!
Brian Knight
+Sounds by Knight thank you. I'll try and find a professional framer.
Depends if that piece is rice paper, silk or many many other things whatever your piece is printed on has a huge role in the way you would want to frame it I would say go to a professional it may be pricey but trying to do it on your own can ruin a priceless piece beyond repair always go to a professional if possible every paper will react differently when in contact with certain backings or adhesives you really have to know what your dealing with I am a bit of a novice in framing and from my experience if you have something you can’t replace or care a lot about I’ll say it again have it done professional!!!
How large of a print would the corner tape hold?
In the video above I used 5/8" photo corners on a 8.5"x11" photo and you could probably use the same size corners up to 11"x14". From there I would recommend going to a larger photo corner. Lineco sells a 1.25" full view photo corner... listed below. These are good for photos up to 16"x20" with a mat, but at this size I would probably be hinge mounting. Anything above that and I would mount the photo with linen self-adhesive or gummed hinging tape using the T-hinge method if using a mat or V-hinge method if floating the print.
There are several different conservation mounting options besides what I've listed here... a lot of it depends on the size of the artwork and how it's going to be displayed (with a mat or floating).
Lineco 5/8" Photo Corners - amzn.to/2b8fMpb
Lineco 1.25" Photo Corners - amzn.to/2b9tgBT
Lineno Linen Hinging Tape - amzn.to/2aN82FH
Lineco Gummed Linen Tape - amzn.to/2bkLIby
Hope this helps!
Brian Knight