Hi all,
I have just received my first bigger size job and I have a few things I need to check with all the experts on this forum.
It's a 1070 x 910mm (pretty much 42 x 36 inch) limited edition lino print. Customer does not want a mount around it so I'll be framing up to the edge of the print. Planning to use conservation matt board as a barrier behind the print with a hardwood backing for the frame to give some strength. We'll be using 2mm Artglass (only thickness available here in SA) cut to size by my supplier. I don't want to have the art directly on the glass so I'll have to add a small (4-6mm or so) spacer around the edge to separate things. So here are my questions:
1) We don't have convenient pre-made plastic spacers here in SA, so I'll have to make my own. Is conservation matt board stuck onto normal foam core OK for this? What type of glue can I use to attach both the matt board to the foam core and the spacers to the frame. I'm worried that double sided tape will not survive well over time. Wood glue?
2) Is one piece of conservation mat board as a barrier between the print and hardwood enough?
3) any special tips/tricks for handling and cleaning Artglass to prevent scratches?
4) Is it advisable to attach the top of the print onto the backing board at a couple of points, to avoid the print belling out at the bottom over time?
Anything else I should watch for?
Thanks again for all your help and shared expertise
Vickie
I have just received my first bigger size job and I have a few things I need to check with all the experts on this forum.
It's a 1070 x 910mm (pretty much 42 x 36 inch) limited edition lino print. Customer does not want a mount around it so I'll be framing up to the edge of the print. Planning to use conservation matt board as a barrier behind the print with a hardwood backing for the frame to give some strength. We'll be using 2mm Artglass (only thickness available here in SA) cut to size by my supplier. I don't want to have the art directly on the glass so I'll have to add a small (4-6mm or so) spacer around the edge to separate things. So here are my questions:
1) We don't have convenient pre-made plastic spacers here in SA, so I'll have to make my own. Is conservation matt board stuck onto normal foam core OK for this? What type of glue can I use to attach both the matt board to the foam core and the spacers to the frame. I'm worried that double sided tape will not survive well over time. Wood glue?
2) Is one piece of conservation mat board as a barrier between the print and hardwood enough?
3) any special tips/tricks for handling and cleaning Artglass to prevent scratches?
4) Is it advisable to attach the top of the print onto the backing board at a couple of points, to avoid the print belling out at the bottom over time?
Anything else I should watch for?
Thanks again for all your help and shared expertise

Vickie