Opinions Wanted framing pressed hibiscus flower

[Jody Wilson Brown CPF]

A client asked about preservation framing of a flower (hibiscus) that he has pressed for a year and says it has retained full color. My instinct is:

1. Recommend leaving it in a cool, dry, dark press for best preservation.

2. For display, framing using a UVF acrylic pressure mount on a padded neutral or alkaline backing. I feel the need to caution as to danger of fading with exposure to light even with the UVF.

Any experience or opinions you can share?

Thanks,

Jody

 

[Pat Murphey]

Maybe it should be encased in clear epoxy resin and then framed. There is little you can do to guarantee preservation of organic, ephemeral items.