Framing advice ??

[Maistre Gracey]

I have some very valuable autographs on pictures, as well as large cardboard signs.
I'm in the process of getting them framed, and my (new) framer says there is no need to put spacers so the glass doesn't rub against the signatures. Of course the glass is quality and in most cases museum quality.

These pieces are part of a collection. Most of the collection was done near my last home, by my old framer, and she insisted on spacers or matting (which essentially does the same thing) on these pieces.

Thoughts?????

I also have one very large piece to be framed. It's 3 x 5 FEET, with multiple signatures. I wanted to just hand a UV plexi over it, but framer said light may get in the sides... especially if there's spacers, as the plexi would not sit flush. Should I put a full frame???

In short:

1) Should I insist the new framer put spacers / matting on the pics to protect the sigs?

2) Should I fully enclose the large piece and degrade the integrity of the intended look, or go for the plexi overlay with or without spacers and let a bit of light in the sides??

The pieces will be in sunlight at times

Thanks for your thoughts,

MG

 

[Sweet Melissa]

As a custom art framer, I would insist on spacers or mats. For the large piece, would you consider a float mount in a deep frame or even a shadow box? That way the edges will still show, but you'll have the benefit of a full frame and UV Plexi.

 

[boBQuincy]

Logan, who makes framing supplies and equipment, should know about framing. Here are some of their articles:

http://www.logangraphic.com/blog/purpose-matting/
This one states that artwork should not be placed directly against the glazing.

http://www.logangraphic.com/blog/glass-versus-plexiglass-which-is-better-for-picture-framing/
This one outlines differences between glass and plastic. I do not use glass, the potential for trouble is too great.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

As a custom art framer, I would insist on spacers or mats. For the large piece, would you consider a float mount in a deep frame or even a shadow box? That way the edges will still show, but you'll have the benefit of a full frame and UV Plexi.

Thank you for this advice... exactly the info I was looking for!!

I'm unfamiliar with a float mount though...

MG

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Logan, who makes framing supplies and equipment, should know about framing. Here are some of their articles:

http://www.logangraphic.com/blog/purpose-matting/
This one states that artwork should not be placed directly against the glazing.

http://www.logangraphic.com/blog/glass-versus-plexiglass-which-is-better-for-picture-framing/
This one outlines differences between glass and plastic. I do not use glass, the potential for trouble is too great.

Thank you very much for the great references!!

MG

 

[Sweet Melissa]

Thank you for this advice... exactly the info I was looking for!!

I'm unfamiliar with a float mount though...

MG

See some examples here: http://simplyframed.com/blogs/blog/15562616-framing-101-when-to-float-when-to-mat

 

[magic458]

As a professional framer here as well.......ABSOLUTELY use spacers.

Museum quality plexi would be best but be read to spend wowzer money on this.

But don't you deserve the best - Gaston