I have an image to be printed on cotton rag paper with cut edges that I'd like to deckle the edges and float mount. I'd like some advice on technique.
First, deckling the edges. I've heard you should wet the edges with water and tear them. Any practical advice? I'm assuming there's a minimum width to what you're tearing off.
Once the edges are deckled, my understanding is that the hinges will go through slits in the backboard. How close to the top of the artwork should the hinges be placed? I'd guess 80% of the height of the artwork. Sound reasonable? What's the best technique for assuring the hinges will cause the artwork to hang straight? A pencil line on the back of the artwork, or is that problematic? Are there any glaring omissions in the questions I'm asking?
Any pointers to relevant instruction would be appreciated.
First, deckling the edges. I've heard you should wet the edges with water and tear them. Any practical advice? I'm assuming there's a minimum width to what you're tearing off.
Once the edges are deckled, my understanding is that the hinges will go through slits in the backboard. How close to the top of the artwork should the hinges be placed? I'd guess 80% of the height of the artwork. Sound reasonable? What's the best technique for assuring the hinges will cause the artwork to hang straight? A pencil line on the back of the artwork, or is that problematic? Are there any glaring omissions in the questions I'm asking?
Any pointers to relevant instruction would be appreciated.