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The Art of Conservation FramingThe Art We FrameFor framing purposes there are two categories—art on canvas and art on paper. Canvas framing is simple—the choice is whether or not to cover the edge. This is an aesthetic question, determined by the artwork itself, and the setting in which it will be displayed. 
We manufacture custom depth, custom finished floater frames, a frame that does not cover the edge of the canvas, but merely creates a border for the art. If you want to cover the edge of the canvas, our handwrapped seamless corner linen liners look elegant when paired with one of our seamless corner leafed frames. Framing art on paper, including photographs, documents and other memorabilia, is an industry filled with conflicting information, constantly emerging technology, and no uniform standards. It wasn’t that long ago that dry-mounting and using corrugated cardboard and masking tape were accepted picture framing practices. Now that we’ve seen the long term effects of these practices, we know that art should never come in contact with any acidic materials. Everything in the “frame package” must have a neutral PH. There is an ongoing debate over the use of normally acidic materials that have been chemically neutralized or buffered. Many of these products are so new that we just can’t predict their long term effects. We prefer to use only “naturally neutral” materials in contact with the art we frame. It’s not only important to use the right materials—the framer must know the right methods to ensure the value of the artwork is not diminished. Everything the framer does must be completely reversible, leaving no mark or residue when the art is removed. |
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