Hi all 
I have my first job framing pastels coming in later this week and I'm trying to work through the process in my head beforehand. I wondered if anyone has any tips and tricks to share? The pieces are already mounted on board (by the artist) and she wants them framed without a mat. I'll obviously use spacers to keep the art away from the glass. I assume that it's best to do as much as possible with the art facing upwards to avoid getting pastel dust on the inside of the glass? I imagine that putting the flex points/brads in might be fiddly, but do-able from underneath. I'm trying to figure out how I'll paper the back without turning it face down though (this is how I usually finish my frames and the artist is keen for this on hers as well).
Any tips?
Vickie

I have my first job framing pastels coming in later this week and I'm trying to work through the process in my head beforehand. I wondered if anyone has any tips and tricks to share? The pieces are already mounted on board (by the artist) and she wants them framed without a mat. I'll obviously use spacers to keep the art away from the glass. I assume that it's best to do as much as possible with the art facing upwards to avoid getting pastel dust on the inside of the glass? I imagine that putting the flex points/brads in might be fiddly, but do-able from underneath. I'm trying to figure out how I'll paper the back without turning it face down though (this is how I usually finish my frames and the artist is keen for this on hers as well).
Any tips?
Vickie