printmaker
June 4th, 2003, 11:56 AM
I hope some wise grumblino(s) can assist me with this one. It may sound "picky", but I'm known to be "picky" (actually, more like "anal") about details.
I have used these mylar corners, occasionally, in the past (similar to Lineco's "Self-Adhesive Preformed Mounting Corners") for customers who requested them.
I'll preface this with (A) the question(s). (B) will be the actual application for those who have nothing better to do than read smile.gif postings which are far too lengthy:
A) i) Is there any concern about the (front) edges of these corners eventually causing a permanent embossing on the (paper) artwork? :confused:
ii) If not, is there a brand you can recommend, or one which should be avoided?
iii) If so, is there a better alternative for conservation mounting artwork so that the customer can remove and replace it easily, and without damage?
B) The application is for (several hundred) hand-made marriage contracts. Because of the numbers involved, I want the "mounting" process to be relatively quick and painless for the framer (me)...
The paper will be fairly heavy 100% rag, hot-pressed watercolour paper (260 pound - roughly the weight of a 2 ply rag barrier paper).
However, because of the nature of this specialty item, I cannot offer it framed, as it must be removable to be signed by the bride, groom, cleric and witnesses. On the other hand, the artist would be upset if his work was presented poorly (that would be me, too ;) )... so ...
I have decided to offer these in a shrink-wrapped package, complete with conservation (an elegant triple - thank goodness for CMC's) matting and backing, along with an extra clear piece of mylar to protect the artwork between signing(s).
Going back to the original question(s), price aside (these won't be cheap), it would be upsetting (for me!!!) if the bride and groom opened their package, only to find their artwork scored by the edges of the mounting corners!
Thank you!
- printmaker -
I have used these mylar corners, occasionally, in the past (similar to Lineco's "Self-Adhesive Preformed Mounting Corners") for customers who requested them.
I'll preface this with (A) the question(s). (B) will be the actual application for those who have nothing better to do than read smile.gif postings which are far too lengthy:
A) i) Is there any concern about the (front) edges of these corners eventually causing a permanent embossing on the (paper) artwork? :confused:
ii) If not, is there a brand you can recommend, or one which should be avoided?
iii) If so, is there a better alternative for conservation mounting artwork so that the customer can remove and replace it easily, and without damage?
B) The application is for (several hundred) hand-made marriage contracts. Because of the numbers involved, I want the "mounting" process to be relatively quick and painless for the framer (me)...
The paper will be fairly heavy 100% rag, hot-pressed watercolour paper (260 pound - roughly the weight of a 2 ply rag barrier paper).
However, because of the nature of this specialty item, I cannot offer it framed, as it must be removable to be signed by the bride, groom, cleric and witnesses. On the other hand, the artist would be upset if his work was presented poorly (that would be me, too ;) )... so ...
I have decided to offer these in a shrink-wrapped package, complete with conservation (an elegant triple - thank goodness for CMC's) matting and backing, along with an extra clear piece of mylar to protect the artwork between signing(s).
Going back to the original question(s), price aside (these won't be cheap), it would be upsetting (for me!!!) if the bride and groom opened their package, only to find their artwork scored by the edges of the mounting corners!
Thank you!
- printmaker -