Animation cell attachment

[Chuck T]

HI grumblers. I have a customers piece that is an animation cell that is signed and numbered. My counterperson accepted the work while I was away and didn't have a chance to look at it. It is in two pieces, the actual mylar cell and the paper backing (with the background colors). The customer wants it matted just around the edge of the paper. The mylar is two inches small than the edge. any ideas how to attach the mylar portion to the paper backing?????? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Chuck T.

 

[HannaFate]

The "cel" is smaller than the background picture? Very strange.

If there is a solid color border around the image, you can put a matching border 100% rag (solid core) mat over that, and attach the cel to the mat. Visually, there will be little difference. The mat will also act as a spacer to keep the glass from possibly sticking to the print. Call the customer and tell them that this is more archival.

Actually, it sounds like what you have is a "sericel". A limited edition serigraph printed on cellophane, usually with artwork based on animation art. They are not actually used in animations. A genuine cel from a film would have alignment holes.

 

[Kit]

Hi Chuck - Welcome to the Grumble.

I just love these little exercises in creative problem solving. Based on what I'm picturing from your description, I would:

Encapsulate the mylar cel in an L-velope then attach that to the back of a window mat cut to fit the cel.

Cut a second mat to fit the background paper.

Separate the two mats with a spacer deep enough so that, looking through the cel, you could see the edges of the background piece.

I hope that made sense.

Kit